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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. PerformanceCriteria
2. Prepare to apply trim adhesives
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive specifications, application processes, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
3. Prepare surfaces and apply adhesive
   • Adhesive is selected according to manufacturer recommendation, trim and material type
   • Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and SDS requirements
   • Adhesive is applied to surfaces using adhesive application tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
4. Complete work processes
   • Final adhesive selection is made and 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 apply trim adhesives
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive specifications, application processes, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
6. Prepare surfaces and apply adhesive
   • Adhesive is selected according to manufacturer recommendation, trim and material type
   • Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and SDS requirements
   • Adhesive is applied to surfaces using adhesive application tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
7. Complete work processes
   • Final adhesive selection is made and 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.

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 specialist tools and equipment using SDS for adhesives handling and storing adhesives environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials and adhesives.

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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:

apply trim adhesives to three different vehicle or vessel components, in which the work must involve:

one vehicle or marine fixed cover

one vehicle or marine carpet section.

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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 trimming adhesives, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives

handling and storing adhesives

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste adhesives

types and uses of specialist trimming tools and equipment

adhesive types required for different materials, including:

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

fabric

leather

adhesive application techniques, including:

surface preparation

application

cleaning

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying trim adhesives.

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