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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair body panel
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for repairing body panel are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for repairing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Carry out basic panel repairs
   • Damaged panel is shaped using basic panel beating techniques according to workplace instructions and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Body filling and metal finishing are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Panel repair is completed to pre-paint condition according to workplace instructions and procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and repaired body 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 according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to repair body panel
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for repairing body panel are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for repairing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
5. Carry out basic panel repairs
   • Damaged panel is shaped using basic panel beating techniques according to workplace instructions and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Body filling and metal finishing are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Panel repair is completed to pre-paint condition according to workplace instructions and procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and repaired body 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 according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • 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 requirementsmust include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear using hand tools environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste produced during body panel repair processes.

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Performance Evidence

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

carry out basic repairs on two different vehicle body panels, including:

one vehicle mud guard

one vehicle door.

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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 basic repairs to vehicle body panels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

using hand tools

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste produced during body panel repair processes

types and construction of vehicle body panels

body panel repair procedures, including:

basic panel beating

types and application of body fillers

basic body filler repair.

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