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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to remove paint from vehicle surface
  2. Remove paint
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to remove paint from vehicle surface
  5. Remove paint
  6. Complete work processes

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.

Paint removal information must include:

paint manufacturer specifications

workplace paint removal procedures

safety data sheets (SDS).

Materials must include:

chemical paint removal substances

cleaning materials.

Paint removal tools and equipment must include:

abrasive papers

sanders.

Methods must include:

chemical substance removal

machine and hand sanding

protecting vehicle and components.

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

using SDS for paint removing chemicals

handling and storing paint removing chemicals

using tools and equipment

using fume and dust collection equipment, including positive air feed masks

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

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing paint from vehicle painted surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for paint removing chemicals

handling and storing paint removing chemicals

using tools and equipment

using fume and dust collection equipment, including positive air feed masks

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

paint manufacturer and workplace paint removal methods, including:

chemical substance

abrasive blasting

machine sanding

hand sanding

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during paint removal

procedures for final cleaning and inspection of vehicle surfaces.