Unit of competency Outline
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Apply window tinting
Apply window tinting
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTG2006
AURVTG2006
State Code
WF475
WF475
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare various surfaces and apply window tinting material.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, material and equipment.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. WHS requirements, including dust and fume collection, breathing apparatus, eye and ear personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Materials for use are selected.
- 1.5. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Measure and cut tinting material/template
- 2.1. Information is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and interpreted.
- 2.2. Measurement, cutting and template production are performed according to accepted industry methods, materials and procedures.
- 2.3. Surfaces are measured, and materials and templates are cut without causing damage to component or system.
- 2.4. Workplace documentation is completed and dealt with relevant to measuring and cutting outcomes.
- 2.5. Measurement, cutting and template production are to be carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
3. Prepare surfaces and apply window tinting material
- 3.1. Information required for surface preparation and tinting is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and interpreted.
- 3.2. Surface preparation is carried out using approved methods, materials and equipment, according to the specifications of the tinting material to be applied.
- 3.3. Window tinting material is applied according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications and tolerances.
- 3.4. Tinting applications are inspected and tested in accordance with authorised procedures prior to placing into service.
- 3.5. Work is completed without causing damage to component or system.
- 3.6. Surface preparations and tinting applications are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 3.7. Workplace documentation is completed and dealt with relevant to the tinting outcomes.
4. Store window tinting material
- 4.1. Information relating to storage is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 4.2. Window tinting material is stored without causing damage to component or system.
- 4.3. Storage is carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 4.4. Workplace documentation is completed and dealt with relevant to material storage outcomes.
5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 5.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 5.2. Waste and scrap are removed following workplace and environmental procedures.
- 5.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 5.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 5.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 5.6. 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.
Methods
Methods are to include:
selection of window tinting film
measurement and template production
cutting of the tint film
application of the tint film
WHS requirements
WHS 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 fire fighting 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 and 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 policy and standards and 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:
cutting and application tooling required in preparation and application of window tinting
Materials
Materials may include:
tinting and 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, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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.
Methods
Methods are to include:
selection of window tinting film
measurement and template production
cutting of the tint film
application of the tint film
WHS requirements
WHS 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 fire fighting 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 and 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 policy and standards and 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:
cutting and application tooling required in preparation and application of window tinting
Materials
Materials may include:
tinting and 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, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
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
cleaning of surfaces before and after applying tinting
measuring and cutting tint templates and materials
applying tint film to a range of windows/surfaces in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements.
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 preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 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.
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
cleaning of surfaces before and after applying tinting
measuring and cutting tint templates and materials
applying tint film to a range of windows/surfaces in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements.
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 preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the preparation of surfaces and the application of window tinting
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5252 | AURV233849A | Prepare surfaces and apply window tinting | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXA05 | AURVTG006 | Apply vehicle window tinting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J378 | AUR20912 | Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |