Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to restore vehicle body exterior paint. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, selecting and using polishing materials to restore painted vehicle exterior surfaces, 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.
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 restore vehicle body exterior paint | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Restoration information is accessed and interpreted 1.3 Polishing materials are selected and inspected for quality 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Tools and equipment are identified and checked for serviceability 1.6 Work is planned to identify restoration procedures, minimise waste, and avoid damage to vehicle |
2. Inspect and identify paint faults | 2.1 Faults are identified and inspected according to workplace procedures and without causing further damage to vehicle exterior paint or components 2.2 Restoration process is determined according to type of damage, paint type and required finish |
3. Undertake restoration activities | 3.1 Restoration materials are selected according to type of damage and type of finishing material 3.2 Exterior paint finish is polished according to workplace and manufacturer prescribed procedures 3.3 Polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 3.4 Materials are used during restoration process according to vehicle finish type, workplace methods, and paint manufacturer specifications 3.5 Paint restoration is completed without causing damage to components or systems |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4Workplace 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 standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
restore exterior paint on the following vehicle surfaces:
bonnet
roof
boot
vehicle side.
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 restoring vehicle body exterior paint, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using safety data sheets (SDS) for polishing and cleaning agents
handling and storing polishing materials
using tools and equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials
paint manufacturer specifications
types of vehicle body exterior finishing faults, including:
colour change
surface variations
rework
pitting
types and features of cleaning, polishing and restoration agents and their recommended applications
types and use of cleaning and polishing tools and equipment
cleaning and polishing methods and techniques, including:
identifying paint surface faults
surface preparation methods
applying polishing materials
procedures for protecting vehicle and components when restoring exterior paint
procedures for final inspection of restored vehicle exterior paint.
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 of task.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle body exterior paint that they have restored, e.g. work 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
PPE required to restore vehicle exterior painted surfaces
SDS for polishing and cleaning agents
polishing and cleaning materials required to restore vehicle exterior paintwork
vehicle painted components specified in the performance evidence requiring restoring and polishing
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for restoring vehicle body exterior paint.
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 information efficiently. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate quantities of cleaning and polishing materials. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | use specialist polishing and restoration tools and equipment. |
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.
Restoration information must include: | manufacturer specifications workplace procedures safety data sheets (SDS). |
Materials must include: | polish finishing agents cleaning agents. |
Tools and equipment must | hand tools power tools personal protective equipment (PPE). |
Safety and environmental requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using SDS for polishing and cleaning agents handling and storing polishing materials using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials. |
Sectors
Technical - Paint
Competency Field
Vehicle Body