This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces using a variety of industry-approved methods and without causing damage to vehicle and components. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools, equipment and chemicals to remove paint from metal and plastic component surfaces in preparation for repairs or refinishing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive paint refinishing repair industry.

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

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

remove paint from vehicle surfaces using chemical and sanding techniques on:

three different plastic vehicle body components

three different metal vehicle body components.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing paint from vehicle painted surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for paint removing chemicals

handling and storing paint removing chemicals

using tools and equipment

using fume and dust collection equipment, including positive air feed masks

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and chemicals

paint manufacturer and workplace paint removal methods, including:

chemical substance

abrasive blasting

machine sanding

hand sanding

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during paint removal

procedures for final cleaning and inspection of vehicle surfaces.

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 of task.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to paint removal work they have completed on vehicle body panels, 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

workplace instructions

paint manufacturer specifications

PPE for paint removal, including fume and dust extraction equipment

SDS for paint removing chemicals

vehicle protection equipment

chemicals to remove paint

painted plastic and metal components as specified in the performance evidence requiring paint removal

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for applying paint removal methods.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

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.

Technical – Paint

Vehicle Body