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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Remove surface rust and apply primers
  3. Prepare primed and sealed surface for refinishing
  4. Complete work processes
  5. Prepare for work
  6. Remove surface rust and apply primers
  7. Prepare primed and sealed surface for refinishing
  8. 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.

Preparation informationmust include:

manufacturer specifications

paint technical data sheets (TDS)

paint safety data sheets (SDS)

workplace procedures.

Materials must include:

chemical cleaners

body fillers

primer fillers

abrasive papers

cleaning materials

masking materials

primers and etch primers.

Refinishing tools and equipment must include:

hand tools

air and power tools

cleaning equipment

spray equipment

paint measuring equipment.

Substrate preparation methods must include:

wet and dry sanding

masking

filling

primer spraying

applying refinishing material.

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, including positive air feed masks

using TDS and SDS for primers and chemical cleaners

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying areas

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 two different vehicle substrates for refinishing, in which the work must involve:

full steel vehicle body panel with surface rust

full aluminium vehicle body panel

stainless steel sheet measuring at least 150 mm x 150 mm or stainless steel body moulding

galvanised coated sheet measuring at least 150 mm x 150 mm b

zinc anneal sheet measuring at least 150 mm x 150 mm.


Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to preparing vehicle substrates for refinishing, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including positive air feed masks

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

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying areas

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

paint manufacturer specifications

types and uses of tools, equipment and materials, including:

primers and sealers

spray gun set-up, maintenance and application

cleaning agents

surface preparation methods and techniques for primers, sealers and surface repair:

masking off areas not to be coated

adhesion tests

primer mixing techniques

application methods for primers, fillers and sealers

sanding and blocking

feather edging procedures

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when preparing substrates

procedures for final inspection of prepared substrates.