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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to apply basic colour matching techniques
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Colour matching information is accessed and interpreted
   • Paint colour matching materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Spray painting tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify colour matching techniques, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Mix paint colour
   • Paint measuring system required for job is set up and checked
   • Colours are mixed using approved methods, tools, equipment and materials, and without causing damage to vehicle and components
   • Mixing activities are completed according to workplace procedures, paint safety data sheets (SDS), and safety and environmental requirements
3. Prepare colour test cards and perform visual matching
   • Test cards are prepared and sprayed to enable a visual comparison between matched and original paint
   • Visual matching is carried out, comparisons are made between matched and original paint, and paint codes are recorded
   • Painting and matching activities are carried out according to workplace procedures, OEM paint codes, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint is remixed for further matching if first mix does not match original paint
4. Complete work processes
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and matched paint colour is presented ready for use
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to apply basic colour matching techniques
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Colour matching information is accessed and interpreted
   • Paint colour matching materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Spray painting tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify colour matching techniques, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
6. Mix paint colour
   • Paint measuring system required for job is set up and checked
   • Colours are mixed using approved methods, tools, equipment and materials, and without causing damage to vehicle and components
   • Mixing activities are completed according to workplace procedures, paint safety data sheets (SDS), and safety and environmental requirements
7. Prepare colour test cards and perform visual matching
   • Test cards are prepared and sprayed to enable a visual comparison between matched and original paint
   • Visual matching is carried out, comparisons are made between matched and original paint, and paint codes are recorded
   • Painting and matching activities are carried out according to workplace procedures, OEM paint codes, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint is remixed for further matching if first mix does not match original paint
8. Complete work processes
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and matched paint colour is presented ready for use
   • 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.

Colour matching information must include:	OEM paint codes paint technical data sheets (TDS) paint SDS workplace procedures.
Materials must include:	solid colour paints paint thinners paint reducers cleaning materials.
Tools and equipment must include:	tinting system scales spray guns pressure regulators air compressors approved spray area heating and lighting systems polishing and cleaning equipment PPE metal or cardboard colour matching test cards.
Methods must include:	paint mixing and matching methods spraying techniques paint thinning methods.
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 TDS and SDS for paint material handling and storing paint materials using tools and 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:

match solid colour paints on two different vehicle panels, in which the work must involve:

wet to wet matching

edge to edge matching

hard line matching.

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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 applying basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) for paint material

handling and storing paint and cleaning materials

using tools and equipment

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

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) paint colour codes and formulas

location and content of vehicle paint code manuals

paint colour mixing techniques, including:

mixing system set-up and operation

paint application methods

correct use of positive air feed masks

types and use of paint colour matching equipment, including:

spray gun set-up, use and maintenance

paint drying equipment and methods

colour matching techniques, including:

wet to wet matching

edge to edge matching

hard line matching

dabbing

procedures for identifying vehicle paint condition, including paint fade

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying paint

procedures for final inspection of basic colour matching.

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