Elements and Performance Criteria

Range of contexts:
This competency standard applies to:
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements (including ADRs)
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, lifting equipment, scaffolds
Equipment used may include high pressure guns, squeeze bottles, airless spraying
Equipment, air recirculating systems, paint recirculating systems, automatic / robotic spraying systems, extension nozzles, paint brushes and knives, air disc and hand sanding equipment, air oscillating sanding machines and tape dispensers
Paint and materials may include phosphate dips, primer coatings, colour coatings, anti-chip materials, etch primers, lacquers, enamels, two pack and anti chip paints, sealers, solvents, masking tapes and papers, and abrasive papers, spirit wipes, de-mineralised water
Washing and drying equipment may include baths, spraying washes, manual wash guns, baking ovens and hot air blowers
Work orders, job sheets
Qualified workplace assessor
Workplace or simulated workplace

Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment and in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job.
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.

Concurrent assessment and pre-requisite relationship:
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of the function or for a particular job role for a company.

Consistency of performance:
Competency is best assessed through observation over a period of time and in a variety of situations. Supplementary evidence of underpinning knowledge and the capability to manage tasks and operational and workplace contingencies should be gained through questioning and the use of work based examples.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and to the requirements of the unit of competency.

Language, literacy and numeracy skills:
Speaking and listening skills may include:
Listening to and following verbal instructions
Giving verbal instructions and technical information

Reading and writing skills may include:
Reading and interpreting company forms eg job sheets, work orders, company standards documentation
Completing company forms (written / electronic) eg job sheets, work orders, fault reports
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Counting and recording parts
Checking quantities against parts lists
Measuring material quantities

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Employ appropriate reworking techniques for identified faults
Prepare and use solvents to eliminate rust, remove greases, and remove protective waxes
Interpret and communicate operational information
Select appropriate sealants, adhesives, paints, tools and equipment
Employ mechanical and manual sanding techniques
Mix, prepare and apply paints, primers, lacquers, enamels, and two pack paints
Employ of safe working practices
Maintain company records - paper based / electronic

Underpinning knowledge:
Reading and interpreting materials lists and operating procedures
Types of paints, sealants, solvents, putties, primer surfaces and their properties
Types of film faults and known faults identified by paint manufactures
Techniques for mixing, preparing and applying paints and other chemicals
Company/manufacturer policies and procedures
The use, application and maintenance of a the range of tools, materials and equipment relevant to these processes
Producing work flow records - written / electronic
Company OH&S policies and procedures