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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to paint plastic and composite components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Paint information is accessed and interpreted
   • Plastic paint materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Paint tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify preparation and painting methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
2. Clean plastic or composite surface
   • Surface is prepared for refinishing according to paint manufacturer technical specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Surface is checked to ensure it is free of oil, dust and other contaminants
   • Surface preparation is completed without causing damage to vehicle, other components and systems
3. Apply refinishing material
   • Plastic or composite refinishing material is applied according to paint manufacturer approved methods
   • Refinishing material is dried using approved methods and equipment
   • Painted area is polished and finished using approved techniques and equipment
   • Paint finish is checked against specifications
   • Refinishing is completed without causing damage to surrounding painted areas and components
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • 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 paint plastic and composite components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Paint information is accessed and interpreted
   • Plastic paint materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Paint tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify preparation and painting methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
6. Clean plastic or composite surface
   • Surface is prepared for refinishing according to paint manufacturer technical specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Surface is checked to ensure it is free of oil, dust and other contaminants
   • Surface preparation is completed without causing damage to vehicle, other components and systems
7. Apply refinishing material
   • Plastic or composite refinishing material is applied according to paint manufacturer approved methods
   • Refinishing material is dried using approved methods and equipment
   • Painted area is polished and finished using approved techniques and equipment
   • Paint finish is checked against specifications
   • Refinishing is completed without causing damage to surrounding painted areas and components
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • 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.

Paint informationmustinclude:	paint manufacturer specifications paint technical data sheets (TDS) paint safety data sheets (SDS) workplace procedures.
Materials must include:	approved abrasive papers suitable fillers two-pack urethane acrylic enamels metallic two-pack and clear acrylic lacquers pearl finishes water-based finishes paint thinners and reducers cleaning materials suitable primers anti-static cleaning agents flexible additives.
Paint tools and equipment must include:	spray guns air pressure regulators and air compressors approved spray area.
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 environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Checking paint finish must include:	checking colour, texture, depth and gloss ensuring paint finish is free of defects ensuring paint finish blends into surrounding surfaces.

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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:

prepare, paint and polish three different plastic and composite vehicle surfaces, in which the work must involve:

one plastic vehicle surface

one composite vehicle surface.

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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 preparing and painting plastic and composite vehicle surfaces, 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

paint manufacturer specifications and recommended application methods

types and use of plastic and composite painting and refinishing materials

plastic and composite surface preparation techniques

paint application methods and techniques, including:

spray and drying equipment

paint fault and rectification procedures

paint drying methods

polishing methods and equipment

correct use of positive air feed masks

using approved drying area

types and use of spray guns, including:

spray gun operation and spraying techniques

spray gun cleaning and maintenance methods

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when painting vehicle components

procedures for final inspection of painted plastic and composite components.

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