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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out de-nibbing, buffing and polishing
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Surface repair and finish materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Hand and power tools, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify methods for de-nibbing, buffing and polishing, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
2. Carry out de-nib, buff and polish activities
   • Paint contaminants are identified and removed using paint cleaning clay bars
   • De-nibbing is conducted to remove minor paint inclusions and paint defects
   • Hand and machine buffing and polishing are conducted according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle 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
4. Prepare to carry out de-nibbing, buffing and polishing
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Surface repair and finish materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Hand and power tools, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify methods for de-nibbing, buffing and polishing, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
5. Carry out de-nib, buff and polish activities
   • Paint contaminants are identified and removed using paint cleaning clay bars
   • De-nibbing is conducted to remove minor paint inclusions and paint defects
   • Hand and machine buffing and polishing are conducted according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle 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.

Materials must include:	paint cleaning clay bars compounds and polishes polishing pads of wool and foam type cleaning products.
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 handling and storing polishing 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:

de-nib, hand and machine buff, and polish the painted surfaces of three different vehicles.

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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 de-nibbing, buffing and polishing vehicle painted surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

handling and storing polishing materials

using tools and equipment

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

techniques for buffing, polishing and de-nibbing painted surfaces, including:

use of paint cleaning clay bars

use of de-nibbing and polishing materials

methods to reproduce original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and adjacent panel surface finish to pre-refinished condition

effect of silicones and silicone type polishes on refinishing quality

paint faults and rectification procedures

types and correct use of de-nibbing, buffing and polishing equipment

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when de-nibbing, buffing and polishing vehicle painted surfaces

procedures for final inspection of de-nibbed, buffed and polished vehicle painted surfaces.

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