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 carry out custom painting on vehicle body panels

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Painting information is accessed and interpreted

1.3 Custom design specifications are accessed and interpreted

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Design stencils, painting equipment, and materials are identified and checked for quality and serviceability

1.6 Work plan is prepared to identify custom painting application methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle

2. Determine custom design

2.1 Custom paint design, layout and colour are selected according to workplace instructions, design specifications, and customer order

2.2 Draft design is developed and refined to customer requirements

2.3 Approved custom graphic design is confirmed with customer

3. Prepare design templates and stencils

3.1 Design stencils and templates are prepared based on design and shape specifications and checked against workplace instructions

3.2 Design is applied to stencils

3.3 Stencils are cut out using selected tools according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

4. Mix and apply paint to create a variety of different visual effects

4.1 Substrate is prepared for the application of custom paint finishes

4.2 Appropriate colour combinations and equipment required to produce various painting effects are selected to reproduce the custom painting design

4.3 Paint colours are mixed and tonal order is applied to replicate custom design

4.4 Lines, shapes, patterns and illustrations are produced using freehand techniques with the assistance of stencils

4.5 Appropriate backgrounds, colour combinations, and effective colours are identified and special effects applied to produce custom illustrations and graphics

4.6 Accurate visual texture, and light and shade, on the given design or subject matter are produced according to customer specifications

5. Prepare and apply clear top coat

5.1 Painted surface is prepared for clear top coat finish using solvent cleaners and tack rags

5.2 Refinishing clear top coat materials are mixed and applied without causing damage to vehicle, systems or components

6. Complete work processes

6.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use

6.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored

6.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures

6.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

locate appropriate sources of information efficiently

interpret, respond and keep up-to-date with ways to address diverse customer custom painting design requests.

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:

identify and measure stencil and layout dimensions

use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to:

determine ratios

measure and calculate quantities of paint and 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 custom painting equipment and measuring equipment.

Painting information mustinclude:

workplace procedures

paint technical data sheets (TDS)

paint safety data sheets (SDS)

paint manufacturer specifications.

Materials must include:

templates and stencils

masking mediums

paints and glazes

cleaning materials.

Application methods must include:

stencil preparation and layout

paint mixing and application

various spraying techniques

drying procedures

polishing and detailing surfaces.

Draft design must:

incorporate size and colour

specify the number of overlays

specify stencils and graphic preferences.

of design to stencil must be by at least one of the following:

freehand drawing

photography

projector or computer-aided printing

cutting methods.

Safety and environmental 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)

using TDS and SDS for paint materials

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

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

Special effects must include:

highlighting, reflection and transparency techniques

simulating texture, including metal, stone, liquid, leather, fish scales and marbling

three-dimensional (3D) effects to create visual realism

tribal or indigenous art styles

colour layering processes.

Application of clear top coatmust:

meet job requirements for texture, depth and gloss

be free of contaminants.