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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine requirements for operation
   • Job requirements are identified.
   • Sequence of operations is determined.
2. Prepare for filling/sanding/grinding operations
   • Safety equipment is set up in accordance with standard procedure.
   • Appropriate fillers and abrasive materials are selected and prepared to suit job requirements and required surface finish.
   • Appropriate equipment and accessories are selected and set up ready for operation.
3. Perform filling, sanding, fairing and grinding operations
   • Work is carried out to specified finishes.
   • Power tools are used to optimise equipment and material use.
   • Safety procedures are observed, safety glasses/shield worn and, where applicable, protective clothing is worn.
   • Surfaces are checked to ensure compliance to specifications.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in determining and applying job requirements identifying and selecting materials to be prepared fillingsandinggrinding fairing and shaping to requirements setting up and using safety equipment such as fans extraction unit preparing fillers and abrasive materials setting up and using sandinggrinding power tools such as disc sander angle grinder and associated safety accessories such as dust extraction assemblies and guard protection surface filling sanding internal and external sanding to achieve flat concave and convex surfaces using personal safety protection checking surface and finish visually and by use of fairing battens straightedges stringlines french curves templates etc

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of filling and fairing specifications types properties and characteristics of fillers and materials to be prepared and featuresspecific preparation requirements filler ingredient measuring and preparation techniques relevant safety equipment and usesapplication filling fairing and shaping techniques equipment and accessories and applications means of optimising life of abrasive materials and reducing waste personal safety procedures and protective equipment relevant to sandinggrinding practices safety hazards and hazard reduction relating to faired materials fillers and abrasives compliance testing procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to fair and shape surfaces Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with fairing and shaping surfaces or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

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