Unit of competency Outline
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Repair vehicle plastic components
Repair vehicle plastic components
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN040
AURVTN040
State Code
AWZ58
AWZ58
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out basic repairs to vehicle plastic components. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types of automotive plastic components, selecting and using tools and equipment, welding plastic components, 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 to repair plastic component
- 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and plastic component to be worked on is identified
- 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for repairing component are sourced and interpreted
- 1.3 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- 1.5 Tools and equipment required for repairing component are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Repair plastic component
- 2.1 Suitable plastic welding techniques and adhesives are selected and used to repair component according to workplace requirements and procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.2 Body filler is selected and applied to the component according to workplace requirements, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition according to workplace requirements and procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.4 Repaired component is inspected according to workplace requirements
- 2.5 Component inspection results are recorded
3. Complete work processes
- 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and component is presented ready for painting, further processes, or storage according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 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
- 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
- 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCL77 | AURVTN140 | Repair vehicle plastic components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |