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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair body panels using filler
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications for body filler application and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
   • Materials, including filler, needed for body panel repair are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repair activities using filler
   • Paint is removed and damaged panel prepared for filler repair
   • Damaged panel sections are rectified using panel beating techniques to workplace pre-filler application standard
   • Body filler is mixed according to manufacturer specifications
   • Filler is applied to repair panels using approved body filler instructions and equipment according to workplace procedures, body filler manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace repair standards and panel is presented ready for painting
   • 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 repair body panels using filler
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications for body filler application and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
   • Materials, including filler, needed for body panel repair are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Carry out repair activities using filler
   • Paint is removed and damaged panel prepared for filler repair
   • Damaged panel sections are rectified using panel beating techniques to workplace pre-filler application standard
   • Body filler is mixed according to manufacturer specifications
   • Filler is applied to repair panels using approved body filler instructions and equipment according to workplace procedures, body filler manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace repair standards and panel is presented ready for painting
   • 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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE manually handling body panels using SDS for body fillers using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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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:

repair body panels on five different vehicles using body filler, including the following repairs:

one dent to a maximum depth of 3 mm

one damaged body panel with minimum dimension of approximately 200mm x 300 mm, including style lines.

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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 repairing vehicle body panels using filler, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling body panels

using safety data sheets (SDS) for body fillers

using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

body filler manufacturer specifications

types of body fillers and application methods and techniques, including:

preparing surface and removing paint

mixing and applying body fillers

correct storage to prevent contamination

weld-on dent pulling systems

pre-paint panel finishing

procedures and requirements for protecting vehicle and components when using filler to repair body panels

procedures for final inspection of body filler repair.

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