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Apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials

Apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials

Unit of competency
National Code
AURV229603AA
State Code
W5162
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/09/2009
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
01/09/2009
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials to a variety of vehicle substrates by spray gun application, and to rectify faults.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, material type, colour, quality and quantity.
  • 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
  • 1.3. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, breathing apparatus and full body protection, are observed throughout the work.
  • 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
  • 1.5. Hand tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation.
  • 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste materials.
  • 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Identify paint faults and determine causes
  • 2.1. Paint faults are identified according to industry and workplace procedures.
  • 2.2. Paint fault causes are determined according to industry and workplace procedures.
  • 2.3. Rectification procedures are determined according to fault and type of finish material according to industry standard practices and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4. Identification and determination activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
3. Apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials
  • 3.1. The environment for the application of refinishing materials conforms to requirements for temperature, extraction of fumes and cleanliness.
  • 3.2. Refinishing materials are applied at manufacturer/ component supplier-recommended intervals using approved methods.
  • 3.3. Refinishing materials are dried using approved methods and equipment.
  • 3.4. Paint film surface faults are removed using compounds and polishes.
  • 3.5. The finish produced meets specifications for colour, texture, depth and gloss and is contaminant-free, blending into the surrounding surfaces if required.
  • 3.6. Surface refinishing is completed within approved timeframes.
  • 3.7. Refinishing materials are applied without causing damage to component or system.
  • 3.8. Application activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
  • 4.2. Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored according to statutory and workplace procedure.
  • 4.3. Spray equipment is cleaned as specified by manufacturer/ component supplier and/or workplace policy and procedures.
  • 4.4. Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 4.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 4.6. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
  • 4.7. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
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, if used 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.
Application methods
Application methods are to include:
spray gun selection
various spraying techniques
drying procedures
paint mixing
compound polishing
detailing of surfaces
OHS
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tooling and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of material
use of firefighting equipment
enterprise first aid
hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment
extinguishing fires
enterprise first aid requirements
worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian Standards
internal company quality policies and standards
enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
various spray guns
air pressure regulators
air compressors
polisher buffs and pads
personal protective equipment
spray booths
baking ovens
heating and lighting systems
strainers
rags
tac rags
compounds and polishers
masking equipment
measuring sticks
safety equipment
Materials
Materials may include:
solid acrylic lacquers, clear acrylic lacquers and metallic acrylic lacquers
acrylic lacquer thinners
cleaning solvents
cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the application of acrylic lacquer refinishing materials
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
observing environmental procedures
preparing acrylic lacquer refinishing materials
identifying paint faults and determining rectification procedures
applying protection methods
applying acrylic lacquer refinishing materials to industry standard
rectifying faults in acrylic lacquer finishes.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the application of acrylic lacquer refinishing materials
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the application of acrylic lacquer refinishing materials
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
No information
State Code National Code Title Type
W207 AUR20905 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body Qualification