The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirements, preparation for work, application of materials, and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Work instructions are used to determine the job requirements, including job sheets, material type, colour, quality and quantity.

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 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. Determine design, layout, colours and graphics

2.1. Type of design and layout determined in accordance with project brief.

2.2. Selection of colours and graphics determined in accordance with project brief.

2.3. Clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief in consultation with relevant colleagues.

2.4. Correctly identify the resources required for the graphic design, including work space, materials, tools and equipment.

2.5. Develop draft sketch of design layout using selected tools/ equipment and materials.

2.6. Draft design layout sketch incorporates agreed design elements for approximate size, colour and graphic preferences.

3. Refine design, layout, colours and graphics and develop a working plan

3.1. Draft design layout amended to suit client's requirements.

3.2. Appropriate colour combinations and effects for pictorial reproduction mediums and equipment to produce various designs are specified.

3.3. Develop working plan for the design layout incorporating accurate sizing, colour samples and specifying the number of overlays and stencils required.

4. Prepare stencils

4.1. Stencil material is selected appropriate for the type of graphic design to be applied.

4.2. Quality and size of stencil material are checked for conformance to job specifications and suitability of equipment used.

4.3. Design is applied to stencil material by; freehand drawing, photography/projector and/or computer-aided printing and/or cutting methods.

4.4. Stencil cutting instruments are selected according to job specifications.

4.5. In the case of computer-aided stencil cutting equipment; the equipment is set up and the stencil material is positioned in plotter according to manufacturer/supplier specifications.

4.6. Stencil material is cut and weeded according to manufacturer/supplier specifications in such a way as to avoid excessive waste.

4.7. Before mounting or applying the stencil to the work-piece, it is checked for conformance to job specifications and appropriate action is taken.

5. Specify mediums to be applied to paint surfaces to create a variety of different visual effects

5.1. Substrates, backgrounds, materials and equipment used for creation of a range of visual effects are identified.

5.2. Accurate visual texture, light and shade on given subject matter is defined.

5.3. Requirements to achieve special effects for selected illustrations/graphics are specified, including:

5.3.1. highlighting, reflection, and transparency techniques

5.3.2. texture simulations, including; stone, liquid, leather, metal, fish scales and marbling

5.3.3. 3D effects, to create visual realism

5.3.4. tribal/Indigenous art styles.

5.4. Appropriate colours to the given subject, achieving correct tones and tonal order are selected and specified.

5.5. Lines, shapes, dots, patterns and illustrations to be produced using freehand techniques with the assistance of shields, templates and/or stencils are specified.

5.6. Appropriate backgrounds, colour combinations and the effectiveness of colour are identified and applied.

6. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

6.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.

6.2. Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored according to statutory and workplace procedure.

6.3. Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.

6.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.

6.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.

6.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.

Required skills

Required skills include:

apply research and interpretive skills to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures

apply analytical skills required for the identification and analysis of technical information

apply oral communication skills sufficient to convey information and concepts to customers

apply planning and organising skills to own work activities, including making good use of time and resources, sorting out priorities and monitoring one's own performance

interact effectively with other persons both on a one-to-one basis and in groups, including understanding and responding to the needs of a customer and working effectively as a member of a team to achieve a shared goal

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 mathematical ideas and techniques to calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

use workplace technology related to the removal, replacement, fitting and testing of components/accessories, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

environmental protection requirements/substance disposal and storage requirements

computer-aided design software and hardware

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

pictorial and graphical reproduction

special effects techniques

work organisation and planning processes

enterprise quality processes

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

preparing draft graphic design layouts according to client's brief

preparing a working plan for the application of the graphic design - specifying accurate sizing, colour samples and the number of overlays

develop and prepare stencils to create special effects to given illustrations/graphics, including:

highlighting, reflection, and transparency techniques

texture simulations, including 'Ebola virus', stone, liquid, leather, metal, fish scales and marbling

3D effects, to create visual realism

tribal/indigenous art styles

applying environmental procedures.

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

materials and equipment required for the development of graphic designs and layouts

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 may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

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.

Fundamental custom graphic techniques

Fundamental custom graphic techniques include:

pictorial reproduction

highlighting

reflective and transparency techniques

texture simulation

metal, stone and liquid simulations

leather simulation

chrome simulation

marbling

Graphic designs and layouts

Graphic designs and layouts may be created by:

freehand or with the aid of computer-aided design, printing and plotting equipment and/or photographic and projection equipment

WHS requirements

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 materials

use of firefighting equipment

enterprise first aid

hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice 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:

manual stencil cutting equipment

computer-aided printing equipment

computer-aided stencil cutting equipment

photographic and projection equipment

safety equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

shields

templates

stencils

masking medium

pin-striping materials

tac rags

cleaning solvents

compounds, glazes and 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, MSDS, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to application of colour and clear coat refinishing materials

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

Unit sector

Vehicle body

Technical - Paint

This unit contains employability skills.