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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Prepare surfaces and apply primers prior to final paint coats
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare for work
  5. Prepare surfaces and apply primers prior to final paint coats
  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.

Primer information and procedures must include:

paint manufacturer specifications

paint technical data sheets (TDS)

paint safety data sheets (SDS)

workplace procedures.

Materials must include:

primers, including aerosol primers

hardeners

reducers

wet and dry abrasives

cleaning materials

masking materials.

Tools and equipment must include:

cleaning equipment

spray painting equipment

rubbing down equipment.

Preparation methods must include:

wet and dry sanding

masking

chemical cleaning

priming

touching up

wet on wet application.

Components must include:

in situ panels

doors

mud guards

bonnets.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using TDS and SDS for paint primers

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

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


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:

prepare and apply the following refinishing primers according to paint manufacturer specifications on two different vehicle panels or substrates to a minimum area of 300 mm x 200 mm:

epoxy

acid-based

ultraviolet (UV) cured

sealant

non-sandable

adhesion promoters.


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 refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

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

paint manufacturer specifications

types and uses of primers specified in the performance evidence

surface preparation and primer mixing and application techniques, including:

cleaning paint repair areas

wet and dry rubbing procedures

correct use of positive air feed masks

masking techniques

primer application methods

paint drying methods

types of abrasives and grading

types and use of spray painting equipment and maintenance requirements

procedures for protecting undamaged vehicle and components when applying refinishing primers

procedures for final inspection of completed primed surface.