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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Vehicle specifications, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedures and methods, are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Perform pre-repair measurements
   • Measuring equipment is selected, prepared and attached to the vehicle according to equipment manufacturer instructions and safety and environmental requirements
   • Pre-repair three-dimensional measurements are completed without causing damage to system or components, and extent of misalignment is identified and recorded
   • Results of measurements and visual and physical inspections are used to determine type of damage and misalignment repair required
3. .Repair misalignment
   • Misalignment is repaired using appropriate repair method
   • Misalignment repair is inspected and measured and results are checked against vehicle OEM or authorised agency’s specifications and tolerances
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and vehicle 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
5. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Vehicle specifications, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedures and methods, are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
6. Perform pre-repair measurements
   • Measuring equipment is selected, prepared and attached to the vehicle according to equipment manufacturer instructions and safety and environmental requirements
   • Pre-repair three-dimensional measurements are completed without causing damage to system or components, and extent of misalignment is identified and recorded
   • Results of measurements and visual and physical inspections are used to determine type of damage and misalignment repair required
7. .Repair misalignment
   • Misalignment is repaired using appropriate repair method
   • Misalignment repair is inspected and measured and results are checked against vehicle OEM or authorised agency’s specifications and tolerances
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and vehicle 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) universal measuring, jigging and alignment bench system repair hand and power tools OEM or authorised agency’s approved welding equipment and techniques hydraulic or pneumatic repair equipment and fittings.
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 measuring equipment using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Three-dimensional measurements must include:	length height width.
Repair method must include:	hydraulic reforming welding mechanical fastening riveting removing and replacing components.

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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 vehicle body misalignment, including two of the following sections:

vehicle front chassis section

rear panels and floor section

side sill and pillar section.

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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 misalignment, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling measuring equipment

using tools and equipment

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

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedures for removing, replacing and realigning vehicle bodies

following vehicle design characteristics and their implications for repair and realignment methods:

mono

unitised

chassis

space frame

types of misalignment damage, including:

under and upper body damage

sway

sag

twist

kick-up and kick-down

mash and diamond

methods and techniques for identifying misalignment damage, including:

visual, mechanical and physical checking

use of measuring and alignment equipment

repair techniques, including:

panel beating, welding, mechanical fastening, riveting, removing and aligning vehicle body sections

correct use of tools and equipment, including hydraulic or pneumatic repair equipment

digital and non-digital measuring equipment and dedicated jigs

welding techniques

hydraulic reforming

procedures for final inspection of vehicle body misalignment repair.

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