AUMGTN001
Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittings


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace new or repaired vehicle body panels, body sections, and ancillary fittings.

It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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 Work instructions and job specifications are identified and confirmed

1.2 Tools and equipment required for the job are selected and inspected for safe operation

1.3 Work area is prepared to ensure safety of personnel, workplace and other vehicles

1.4 Repair plan is developed and confirmed with appropriate personnel

2. Replace body panels and fittings

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 Replacement information is identified and interpreted from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications

2.3 Components are refitted using OEM approved methods, materials and equipment

2.4 Sealant is selected and applied according to OEM specifications

2.5 Replacement activities are completed within industry timelines and standards

3. Repair faulty or damaged panels

3.1 Damaged sections are inspected and a rectification process identified

3.2 Damaged or faulty panels are rectified according to workplace procedures and quality standards

3.3 Repair documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

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 tagged and reported

4.4 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

interpret job instructions, repair plan and OEM specifications.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete repair documentation

complete faulty equipment tags

accurately prepare a repair plan.

Oral communication skills to:

inform team members of repair plans

use automotive terminology in the workplace

communicate OEM specifications to co-workers.

Numeracy skills to:

identify OEM and job specifications

identify material requirements from repair plan.

Initiative skills to:

adapt to changing work conditions.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage job repair time

identify and select repair equipment, materials and work area.

Problem-solving skills to:

meet job outcome requirements

interpret and apply workplace procedures and work instructions.


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.

Workplace procedures must include:

OEM vehicle specifications

workplace quality guidelines for repairing vehicle body panels and fittings

procedures for recording and reporting repair processes of vehicle body panels and fittings

workplace waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

WHS requirements for repairing vehicle body panels and fittings.

Materials must include:

repair tools and equipment used with vehicle body panels and fittings

sealing and adhesive materials relevant to repairing vehicle body panels and fittings.

Replacement activities for vehicle body panels and fittings must include:

bolt on repair procedures

bond on repair procedures

weld on repair procedures


Sectors

Technical - Body


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer