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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess the product and damage
   • Determine scope of repair required, such as either to original manufacturer specifications or other needs
   • Select appropriate repair technique
   • Consult testing reports giving recommended areas to be repaired and extent of damage if available
2. Make repairs
   • Examine the accessibility of the damaged section(s)
   • Identify cosmetic repair areas and structural repair areas
   • Consult original manufacturer's manual or structural repairs manual where available
   • Consult product release documentation and insurance company requirements if available
   • Prepare and clean up the product prior to commencing the actual repair
   • Make partial mould or prepare insert moulding as required for the type of repair
   • Expose bonding surfaces, and/or structural anchor points, using tapered sanding techniques as determined
   • Rebuild the damaged area and finish surfaces to required standard
   • Take samples for testing and inclusion with documentation as required
3. Document the repair
   • Raise repair documentation for costing, legal and insurance requirements as required
   • Complete other documentation and records required

Range Statement

This field allows for different 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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling, hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: manufacturer supplied structural repair manuals release documentation, legal and insurance procedures for fibre reinforced plastic technical specifications technical drawings emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: hand tools used in the process hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: fumes/vapours weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials rotational equipment or vibration sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret insurance documentation, technical information, product specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

assess product damage, accessibility repair options and costs

determine materials and process that will meet repair requirements, including:

cosmetic damage

structural damage

confirm suitability of combination of materials and process to meet requirements

prepare for and make repairs

apply technical knowledge to recognise, anticipate and rectify quality, materials and process problems within area of responsibility

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

take samples

complete workplace records.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

repair techniques, including:

surface and part preparation

laminating, reinforcing and strengthening techniques

filling and joining techniques

surface preparation for paint, gelcoat and flowcoat

detailing for customer delivery

rectification procedures for repair of marine, automotive, aerospace, industrial and architectural mouldings

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

characteristics of materials and their behaviour in relation to process conditions and stages of production

critical materials properties and process variables in relation to the process requirements and the end product

material and equipment conditions which may lead to ou-of-specification production

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

changes to materials at various stages of production

quality requirements at each production stage

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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