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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to match solid paint colour
  2. Mix direct gloss solid paint colours
  3. Prepare colour test card and perform visual matching
  4. Complete work processes
  5. Prepare to match solid paint colour
  6. Mix direct gloss solid paint colours
  7. Prepare colour test card and perform visual matching
  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.

Colour matching information must include:

OEM paint codes

paint technical data sheets (TDS)

paint safety data sheets (SDS)

workplace procedures.

Materials must include:

direct gloss two-pack enamels

paint hardeners

paint reducers

cleaning materials.

Paint tools and equipment must include:

tinting system

paint measuring scales

paint strainers

spray guns

approved spray area

polishing and cleaning equipment

metal or cardboard colour matching test cards.

Colour matching methods must include:

using paint codes when matching

spraying techniques

drying procedures

paint mixing methods

paint thinning methods

appropriate light sources.

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 materials

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

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

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to matching direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

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

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) paint colour codes and formulas

types and application methods for automotive paint

types and use of paint colour matching equipment, including:

paint mixing systems

spray gun set-up, use and maintenance

paint drying equipment and methods

correct use of positive air feed masks

colour matching methods and techniques for solid colour paints, including:

mixing system set-up and operation

colour test cards

visual colour matching tests, including opacity and film build, texture and peel

wet to wet matching

edge to edge matching

hard line matching

dabbing

paint mixing techniques

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when colour matching

procedures for final inspection of completed solid colour matching.