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Remove and realign vehicle body panels

Remove and realign vehicle body panels

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN041
State Code
AWZ56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and realign vehicle body panels. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types and construction of vehicle body panels, selecting and using tools and equipment, removing, dismantling, reassembling, refitting and realigning body panels, 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 remove and realign body panel
  • 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
  • 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and aligning body panel are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Safety 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 removing and aligning body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Remove body panel
  • 2.1 Body panel is removed according toworkplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • 2.2 Body panel is dismantled according toworkplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Body panel is inspected according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Body panel inspection results are recorded
3. Replace and realign body panel
  • 3.1 Body panel is reassembled according tomanufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Body panel is refitted to vehicle according tomanufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • 3.3 Body panel is adjusted and aligned to vehicle according tomanufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.4 Body panel is inspected to ensure its correct alignment to vehicle
  • 3.5 Alignment inspection results are recorded
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use, further processes, 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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