Elements and Performance Criteria

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, 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.
Paint preparation, application may include:
colour matching
dent filling
elcometer
paint code list
paint mixing
masking
surface preparation, including:
sanding
degreasing.
Paint products may include:
acrylic enamel
air dry enamel
clear over base (COB)
fillers
multi-layer
pearls
polyurethane
special effects
two-pack paint
waterborne paint.
Vehicle structure may include:
alloys
collision energy management
composite materials
glass components
metals
plastics
vehicle structural integrity and component interrelationship.
SRS may include:
airbag systems, including:
console
curtain
dash
knee
pillar
seat
side
steering wheel
seat belt tensioners.
Vehicle body repair procedures may include:
alignment systems
measuring systems
methods and types of:
bonding
fastening
welding
trimming techniques.
Specific vehicle types may include:
agricultural and plant equipment
heavy vehicles
commercial vehicles
light vehicles
motorcycles
recreational vehicles.
Latest technology may include:
alloy steel technology
composites materials
electric and fuel isolating systems
high strength steels
painting preparation and procedures.
Research techniques may include:
internet
reference material including:
paint code list
repair guides
workshop manuals
subject matter experts.

Evidence Guide
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
apply automotive paintwork and body knowledge to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies
apply knowledge of latest automotive technology and of specific vehicle types to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies
identify paint and body damage.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
a range of vehicles with paint and body damage
relevant information, including manufacturer and component supplier specifications, workshop manuals and repair guides
relevant materials, resources and safety equipment
relevant WHS materials, including workshop WHS procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.