Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to cut and polish vehicle body panel
- Task instructions are interpreted and body panel to be worked on is identified
- Paint finish type is identified and documented according to workplace procedures
- Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for cutting and polishing body panel surface are sourced and interpreted
- Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- Tools and equipment required for cutting and polishing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
- Cut and polish body panel
- Polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle components or systems
- Products are used according to vehicle paint finish type, workplace methods, and paint manufacturer specifications
- Exterior paint finish is polished according to workplace and manufacturer prescribed procedures
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are 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
- Prepare to cut and polish vehicle body panel
- Task instructions are interpreted and body panel to be worked on is identified
- Paint finish type is identified and documented according to workplace procedures
- Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for cutting and polishing body panel surface are sourced and interpreted
- Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- Tools and equipment required for cutting and polishing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
- Cut and polish body panel
- Polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle components or systems
- Products are used according to vehicle paint finish type, workplace methods, and paint manufacturer specifications
- Exterior paint finish is polished according to workplace and manufacturer prescribed procedures
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are 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