Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and realign vehicle body panels. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types and construction of vehicle body panels, selecting and using tools and equipment, removing, dismantling, reassembling, refitting and realigning body panels, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to remove and realign body panel | 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and aligning body panel are sourced and interpreted 1.3 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.5 Tools and equipment required for removing and aligning body panel are identified and checked for serviceability |
2. Remove body panel | 2.1 Body panel is removed according to 2.2 Body panel is dismantled according to 2.3 Body panel is inspected according to manufacturer specifications 2.4 Body panel inspection results are recorded |
3. Replace and realign body panel | 3.1 Body panel is reassembled according to 3.2 Body panel is refitted to vehicle according to 3.3 Body panel is adjusted and aligned to vehicle according to 3.4 Body panel is inspected to ensure its correct alignment to vehicle 3.5 Alignment inspection results are recorded |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use, further processes, or storage according to workplace procedures 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
remove and realign the following two different vehicle body panels:
one vehicle mud guard
one vehicle door.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing and realigning vehicle body panels, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear
using hand tools
types and construction of vehicle body panels
body panel removal, dismantling, assembly and replacement procedures
body panel measurement and alignment procedures.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the body panels that they have removed and realigned, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
PPE for removing and realigning vehicle body panels
two different vehicle body panels as specified in the performance evidence requiring removal and realignment
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for removing and realigning vehicle body panels.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate sources of vehicle panel removal and alignment information and procedures. |
Reading skills to: | select and interpret key information from: manufacturer literature, safety requirements and workplace procedures for removing and realigning a body panel workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate distances between panels. |
Technology skills to: | set up and operate equipment and tools required to remove and realign body panels. |
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.
Safety requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear using hand tools. |
Sectors
Technical - Body
Competency Field
Vehicle Body