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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out PDR repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Workplace procedures and PDR tool manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Repair panel using PDR process
   • Vehicle panels and work area, including lighting requirements, are prepared for PDR work
   • PDR tools are fabricated or modified to suit work requirements
   • Components are repaired using approved PDR methods and equipment according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Advice is sought from authorised personnel if repair interferes with vehicle trim or electrical systems
   • Painted surface is finished according to workplace procedures, and PDR repairs are checked against workplace instructions and workplace quality standards and finish requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and panel or component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to carry out PDR repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Workplace procedures and PDR tool manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Repair panel using PDR process
   • Vehicle panels and work area, including lighting requirements, are prepared for PDR work
   • PDR tools are fabricated or modified to suit work requirements
   • Components are repaired using approved PDR methods and equipment according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Advice is sought from authorised personnel if repair interferes with vehicle trim or electrical systems
   • Painted surface is finished according to workplace procedures, and PDR repairs are checked against workplace instructions and workplace quality standards and finish requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and panel or component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Tools and equipment must include:	personal protective equipment (PPE) PDR hand tools lighting.
PDR methods must include:	pushing pressing reforming levering pulling gluing suction cups.
Safety requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE manually handling vehicle body panels.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out paint-less dent repairs (PDR) on ten different vehicle body panels, in which the work must involve completing PDR on one panel with shallow dents to a minimum dimension of 20 mm diameter x 2 mm depth.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out PDR on vehicle body panels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling vehicle body panels

PDR methods and techniques, including:

type and use of PDR tools, lighting equipment, and paint polishing materials

trim removal processes

paint film build and its effects on PDR

PDR push to paint surface

paint finishes, including peel and texture

paint fractures and delamination

corrosion prevention resulting from PDR

types of dents appropriate to PDR method

PDR techniques, including pushing, pressing, reforming, levering, pulling, gluing, and suction cups

PDR finish and quality standard

procedures for final inspection of completed PDR repairs.

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