Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Workplace procedures for the assessment and repair of vehicle paintwork are identified

1.2 Work instructions, rectification reports and quality standards are obtained and confirmed

1.3 Spray painting tools, equipment and materials are identified, prepared and checked for correct operation

2. Assess paintwork defects

2.1 Vehicle body panels and components are inspected to confirm extent and nature of paint defect

2.2 Damaged or defective paintwork is assessed and a repair plan developed and confirmed

3. Rectify paintwork defects

3.1 Defective areas are prepared

3.2 Surrounding areas are protected from repair activities

3.3 Paint defects are rectified in line with vehicle specifications and workplace quality standards

3.4 Paint drying method is selected and applied

3.5 Repaired vehicle is prepared for final inspection and returned to production sequence

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures

4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.3 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported to supervisor

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

identify WHS requirements and workplace procedures

interpret work instructions, vehicle inspection reports and repair plans

identify vehicle paint specifications.

Writing skills to:

complete workplace repair documents

legibly prepare a repair plan

record paint material quantities

complete faulty equipment tags.

Oral communication skills to:

inform paint team of suitable repair plan

communicate with paint suppliers.

Numeracy skills to:

identify and measure paint quantities.

Digital literacy skills to:

use digital paint measuring equipment

use workplace paint computer systems.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and prepare tools, equipment, materials, repair plan and work area

rectify paintwork in the given time.

Problem-solving skills to:

solve paint line problems in order to meet performance outcomes

interpret and apply work instructions and workplace procedures.

Technology skills to:

use manual and robotic painting equipment.

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.

Workplace procedures must include:

paint quality standards

recording and reporting

use of equipment

WHS requirements relating to rectifying paintwork.

Workplace documentation must include:

consumable and material lists

repair plans and work orders

workplace inspection reports.