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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to carry out custom painting on vehicle body panels
  2. Determine custom design
  3. Prepare design templates and stencils
  4. Mix and apply paint to create a variety of different visual effects
  5. Prepare and apply clear top coat
  6. Complete work processes
  7. Prepare to carry out custom painting on vehicle body panels
  8. Determine custom design
  9. Prepare design templates and stencils
  10. Mix and apply paint to create a variety of different visual effects
  11. Prepare and apply clear top coat
  12. 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.

Painting information mustinclude:

workplace procedures

paint technical data sheets (TDS)

paint safety data sheets (SDS)

paint manufacturer specifications.

Materials must include:

templates and stencils

masking mediums

paints and glazes

cleaning materials.

Application methods must include:

stencil preparation and layout

paint mixing and application

various spraying techniques

drying procedures

polishing and detailing surfaces.

Draft design must:

incorporate size and colour

specify the number of overlays

specify stencils and graphic preferences.

of design to stencil must be by at least one of the following:

freehand drawing

photography

projector or computer-aided printing

cutting methods.

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 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.

Special effects must include:

highlighting, reflection and transparency techniques

simulating texture, including metal, stone, liquid, leather, fish scales and marbling

three-dimensional (3D) effects to create visual realism

tribal or indigenous art styles

colour layering processes.

Application of clear top coatmust:

meet job requirements for texture, depth and gloss

be free of contaminants.



Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

types and application methods for:

automotive paints used for custom painting

types of clear top coat refinishing materials

colour layering processes

custom painting and application techniques, including:

custom graphic design templates, stencils and layout techniques

custom painting pictorial reproduction techniques

custom painting special effect techniques detailed in the range of conditions

types and use of custom painting equipment, including:

types of spray guns

correct use of positive air feed masks

spray gun operation and spraying techniques

spray gun cleaning methods

paint cleaning materials and equipment

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying paint

procedures for final inspection of custom paint job.