Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:07 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH405
State Code
BAI01
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair composite products with cosmetic or structural damage.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators, technicians or those in similar roles who are required to identify, diagnose, and make repairs to products and solve process and materials and problems.This unit of competency applies to a person applying specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement. The person may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess the product and damage
  • 1.1 Determine scope of repair required, such as either to original manufacturer specifications or other needs
  • 1.2 Select appropriate repair technique
  • 1.3 Consult testing reports giving recommended areas to be repaired and extent of damage if available
2 Make repairs
  • 2.1 Examine the accessibility of the damaged section(s)
  • 2.2 Identify cosmetic repair areas and structural repair areas
  • 2.3 Consult original manufacturer's manual or structural repairs manual where available
  • 2.4 Consult product release documentation and insurance company requirements if available
  • 2.5 Prepare and clean up the product prior to commencing the actual repair
  • 2.6 Make partial mould or prepare insert moulding as required for the type of repair
  • 2.7 Expose bonding surfaces, and/or structural anchor points, using tapered sanding techniques as determined
  • 2.8 Rebuild the damaged area and finish surfaces to required standard
  • 2.9 Take samples for testing and inclusion with documentation as required
3 Document the repair
  • 3.1 Raise repair documentation for costing, legal and insurance requirements as required
  • 3.2 Complete other documentation and records required
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7693 PMBTECH405B Repair damaged fibre-composites structures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA80 PMBTECH405E Repair damaged fibre-composites structures Unit of competency