Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 9:09 PM AWST
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Apply paint to vehicle body panels
Apply paint to vehicle body panels
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP030
AURVTP030
State Code
AWZ29
AWZ29
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply paint to vehicle body panels. It involves planning and preparing for the task, selecting paint from a colour code, tinting and mixing paint, applying paint to a panel using a spray gun, drying the panel, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
- 1.2 Vehicle colour codes are interpreted and paint type, colour, quality and quantity are determined, including top coat
- 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for painting body panel are sourced and interpreted
- 1.4 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.5 Spray gun and air line equipment, and paint mixing and tinting equipment are identified and checked for serviceability
- 1.6 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Tint and mix paint
- 2.1 Paint colour tint requirements are calculated to achieve vehicle colour code
- 2.2 Paint is mixed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Paint colour and mixing requirements are recorded
3. Apply top coat
- 3.1 Paint is applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals according to safety and environmental requirements
- 3.2 Paint is dried using approved methods and equipment
- 3.3 Body panel is inspected to ensure painted surface meets requirements for colour and finish
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panel is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
- 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCI81 | AURVTP130 | Apply paint to vehicle body panels | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |