The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare surface for painting

1.1. Hand/air tools are selected to meet the job requirements

1.2. Surfaces are cleaned and degreased

1.3. Final finishing is performed on parts and surfaces to organisation requirements

1.4. Reject parts and surfaces are identified, recorded and reported for rework or scrap according to organisation policy

2. Prime paint surfaces

2.1. The correct paint is selected/mixed

2.2. Paint is applied to the specified organisation standard

2.3. Finished surface is to the specified organisation quality

2.4. Reject paintwork is identified, recorded and reworked or scrapped in accordance with organisation policy

2.5. Appropriate personnel are notified at the completion of task

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to notify appropriate personnel of completed tasks

apply teamwork to a range of situations, including the final finishing of parts and surfaces

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions, particularly to ensure finished paint work meets specified organisation quality

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and organisation policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment. The specific regulations will vary according to the area of operation

organisation technical work documentation covering procedures, specifications, schedules and work plans or equivalent

organisation quality system documentation covering instructions, procedures, performance indicators and review processes or equivalent

organisation cost minimisation/waste avoidance policies, procedures and practices

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution techniques

types of finishing tools and equipment and their application

paint types, characteristics and application techniques

organisation production schedules

organisation quality standards

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and establish safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for managing personal work priorities

maintaining a working knowledge of current work systems and practices

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

achieving production goals

achieving work quality goals

responding positively to changing work requirements

contributing effectively to cost reduction initiatives

effectively applying problem solving techniques

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

use finishing tools and equipment to prepare surfaces

produce parts with final finish to company standards

limit the number of faulty parts to less than quality standards

produce work flow records - written / electronic

apply company OH&S policy and procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Final finishing may include:

grinding

metal finishing

panel flagging and hemming

hand filing

sanding

polishing.

Organisationrequirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

OHS requirements

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Appropriatepersonnel may include:

clients and managers

supervisors

suppliers

team leaders

team members.

Unit sector

Automotive Manufacturing

Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly

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This unit contains Employability Skills.