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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair aluminium body panels
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Aluminium repair materials, tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify aluminium repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repair and heat shrinking activities
   • Aluminium panel to be repaired is identified, removed, stripped and prepared for repair according to workplace procedures
   • Correct tools and equipment are selected to preventing cross-contamination
   • Aluminium welding equipment, including TIG and MIG, is sourced and tested for correct operation
   • Oxyacetylene plant is used to anneal and heat shrink stretched panel section as required
   • Aluminium panel repair is finished to pre-paint condition without the use of body filler using planishing and file finishing techniques, and according to OEM or authorised agency’s approved methods, workplace instructions, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, 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 aluminium body panels
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Aluminium repair materials, tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify aluminium repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Carry out repair and heat shrinking activities
   • Aluminium panel to be repaired is identified, removed, stripped and prepared for repair according to workplace procedures
   • Correct tools and equipment are selected to preventing cross-contamination
   • Aluminium welding equipment, including TIG and MIG, is sourced and tested for correct operation
   • Oxyacetylene plant is used to anneal and heat shrink stretched panel section as required
   • Aluminium panel repair is finished to pre-paint condition without the use of body filler using planishing and file finishing techniques, and according to OEM or authorised agency’s approved methods, workplace instructions, and safety and environmental requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, 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.

Tools and equipment mustinclude:	personal protective equipment (PPE) aluminium specific: hammers hand dollies sanders hand tools and equipment TIG and MIG welding equipment.
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 vehicle panels using tools and equipment, including TIG and MIG welding 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 and finish two different vehicle aluminium body panels to pre-paint condition without the use of body filler, including:

one panel with damage of a minimum size of 300 mm x 50 mm

one panel with a split of 150 mm.

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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 aluminium body panels without the use of body filler, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling vehicle panels

using tools and equipment, including tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) welding equipment

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

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency repair technical information

different types of aluminium materials and their characteristics

types and use of aluminium-specific repair tools and materials to prevent cross-contamination

aluminium repair and finishing methods and techniques, including:

aluminium welding processes and techniques

pre-paint panel finish

procedures for final inspection of repaired aluminium body panels.

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