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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Vehicle colour codes are interpreted and paint type, colour, quality and quantity are determined, including top coat
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for painting body panel are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Spray gun and air line equipment, and paint mixing and tinting equipment are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Tint and mix paint
   • Paint colour tint requirements are calculated to achieve vehicle colour code
   • Paint is mixed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint colour and mixing requirements are recorded
3. Apply top coat
   • Paint is applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint is dried using approved methods and equipment
   • Body panel is inspected to ensure painted surface meets requirements for colour and finish
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panel is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for work
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Vehicle colour codes are interpreted and paint type, colour, quality and quantity are determined, including top coat
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for painting body panel are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Spray gun and air line equipment, and paint mixing and tinting equipment are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
6. Tint and mix paint
   • Paint colour tint requirements are calculated to achieve vehicle colour code
   • Paint is mixed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint colour and mixing requirements are recorded
7. Apply top coat
   • Paint is applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint is dried using approved methods and equipment
   • Body panel is inspected to ensure painted surface meets requirements for colour and finish
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panel is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • 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.

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), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear using hand tools using fume extraction equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of paint and cleaning materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

apply vehicle paint to two different major vehicle body panels.

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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 applying paint to vehicle body panels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

using hand tools

using fume extraction equipment

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

paint colour mixing procedures, including:

vehicle colour code systems

colour tint calculation procedures

use of mixing scales

panel painting procedures, including:

types, application and operation of spray guns

spray gun strain and spray test patterns

procedures for final inspection of painted vehicle body panels.

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