Application
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work | 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method and material type. 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted. 1.3. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work. 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality. 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation. 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material. 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job. |
2. Mix paint colours | 2.1. Mixing is performed using the appropriate method and/or system. 2.2. Paint is mixed without causing damage to component or system. 2.3. Mixing activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. |
3. Prepare colour test card and perform visual matching test | 3.1. Test card is prepared in the prescribed manner, to enable a visual comparison between matched and original paints. 3.2. Visual matching tests are performed and findings noted. 3.3. Matched and original paint comparisons are made and, if necessary, paint is remixed for further matching, prior to application. 3.4. Activities are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. |
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment | 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored. 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure. 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures. 4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Required skills include: collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for fundamental paint matching techniques communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to use equipment required for the work establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage use workplace technology related to the application of colour matching techniques, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/ documenting of results |
Required knowledge |
A working knowledge of: WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements environmental protection requirements material safety data sheets paint mixing techniques/mixing machines and systems set-up and operation colour codes and formulations/location fundamental colour mixing, matching and checking techniques work organisation and planning processes enterprise quality procedures |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of: observing safety procedures and requirements communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner applying environmental procedures applying paint mixing procedures applying fundamental colour matching techniques. |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite. Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards. The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace material relevant to the application of colour matching techniques equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the application of colour matching techniques activities covering mandatory task requirements specifications and work instructions. |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies. Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Methods | Methods are to include: spray gun techniques various spraying techniques drying procedures paint mixing methods paint straining methods paint thinning methods |
WHS | WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include: protective clothing and equipment use of tooling and equipment workplace environment and safety handling of material use of fire fighting equipment enterprise first aid hazard control and hazardous material and substances |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices |
Safe operating procedures | Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to: operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors |
Emergency procedures | Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to: emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment extinguishing fires enterprise first aid requirements worksite evacuation |
Environmental requirements | Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to: waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management |
Quality requirements | Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to: regulations, including Australian standards internal company quality policies and standards enterprise operations and procedures |
Statutory/regulatory authorities | Statutory/regulatory authorities may include: federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice |
Tooling and equipment | Tooling and equipment may include: tinting machines microfiche scales air-operated agitators hand paddles mixing banks spray gun stem strainers funnel strainers mesh strainers vacuum paint strainers, viscosity measuring equipment high-volume low-pressure spray guns gravity feed spray guns suction feed spray guns pressure regulators air compressors spray booths baking ovens heating and lighting systems polishing and cleaning equipment safety equipment metal/cardboard test cards |
Materials | Materials may include: acrylic lacquers metallic acrylic lacquers paint thinners paint reducers cleaning materials |
Communications | Communications are to include, but are not limited to: verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers |
Information/documents | Sources of information/documents may include: verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches safe work procedures related to the application of colour matching techniques regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing engineer's design specifications and instructions organisation work specifications and requirements instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons Australian standards |
Sectors
Unit sector | Vehicle body |
Competency Field
Technical - Pant |
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.