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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out sectional repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for joining methods are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials for repair are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify sectional repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Perform sectional repairs
   • Measurements are taken prior to repairs according to workplace procedures
   • Damaged sections are removed according to approved repair methods and equipment, safety and environmental requirements
   • Damaged surfaces are restored to a condition suitable for fitting new sections
   • Replacement sections are aligned, secured and welded according to OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Sectional repairs are completed without causing damage to other vehicle components or systems
   • Post-repair measurements are taken according to workplace procedures and compared with OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, and further corrective action is taken where non-compliance is identified
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and repaired vehicle 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 carry out sectional repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for joining methods are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials for repair are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify sectional repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Perform sectional repairs
   • Measurements are taken prior to repairs according to workplace procedures
   • Damaged sections are removed according to approved repair methods and equipment, safety and environmental requirements
   • Damaged surfaces are restored to a condition suitable for fitting new sections
   • Replacement sections are aligned, secured and welded according to OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Sectional repairs are completed without causing damage to other vehicle components or systems
   • Post-repair measurements are taken according to workplace procedures and compared with OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, and further corrective action is taken where non-compliance is identified
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and repaired vehicle 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) hand tools and equipment specialist measuring and alignment equipment OEM or authorised agency’s recommended welding equipment.
Repair methods must include:	OEM or authorised agency’s recommended procedures removal of damaged components repair, replacement and alignment of components underbody measurements to OEM or authorised agency’s specifications alignment or jigging systems sectional repairs approved welding equipment and processes pre- and post-repair measurements according to workplace procedures.
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 components using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials from repair process.

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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:

complete sectional repairs on three different damaged vehicles, where each sectional repair must involve two of the following:

body pillar

body rail

sill panel

quarter panel.

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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 vehicle sectional repairs, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling vehicle components

using tools and equipment

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

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications and repair information, including:

OEM-approved bonding and riveting

sectional repair procedures

OEM-recommended procedures

removal of damaged components

repair, replacement and alignment of components

underbody measurements to OEM or authorised agency specifications

alignment or jigging systems

approved welding equipment and processes

pre- and post-repair measurements according to workplace procedures

procedures for identifying structural and non-structural components, including:

body pillars

body rails

sill panels

quarter panels

types of steels and their repair characteristics

techniques and procedures for carrying out sectional repairs, including:

types of repair tools and equipment and their operating procedures

use of structural foam

use of weld-through primer

alignment methods, techniques and procedures

approved welding and attachment procedures

bonding, riveting and sealant methods and procedures

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during repair work

procedures for final inspection of completed sectional repairs.

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