Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:48 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AURVTP028

State Code
AWZ30

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

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

030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing

Original Release Date

13/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and apply custom painting techniques to a variety of vehicle body panels or substrates in order to produce custom illustrations, graphics and visual effects. It includes developing paint stencils and applying clear or tinted top coat refinishing materials by spray gun application. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, selecting designs and creating special painted effects using refinishing materials according to workplace or customer instructions, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive paint refinishing repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out custom painting on vehicle body panels

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Painting information is accessed and interpreted
1.3 Custom design specifications are accessed and interpreted
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Design stencils, painting equipment, and materials are identified and checked for quality and serviceability
1.6 Work plan is prepared to identify custom painting application methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle

2. Determine custom design

2.1 Custom paint design, layout and colour are selected according to workplace instructions, design specifications, and customer order
2.2 Draft design is developed and refined to customer requirements
2.3 Approved custom graphic design is confirmed with customer

3. Prepare design templates and stencils

3.1 Design stencils and templates are prepared based on design and shape specifications and checked against workplace instructions
3.2 Design is applied to stencils
3.3 Stencils are cut out using selected tools according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

4. Mix and apply paint to create a variety of different visual effects

4.1 Substrate is prepared for the application of custom paint finishes
4.2 Appropriate colour combinations and equipment required to produce various painting effects are selected to reproduce the custom painting design
4.3 Paint colours are mixed and tonal order is applied to replicate custom design
4.4 Lines, shapes, patterns and illustrations are produced using freehand techniques with the assistance of stencils
4.5 Appropriate backgrounds, colour combinations, and effective colours are identified and special effects applied to produce custom illustrations and graphics
4.6 Accurate visual texture, and light and shade, on the given design or subject matter are produced according to customer specifications

5. Prepare and apply clear top coat

5.1 Painted surface is prepared for clear top coat finish using solvent cleaners and tack rags
5.2 Refinishing clear top coat materials are mixed and applied without causing damage to vehicle, systems or components

6. Complete work processes

6.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
6.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
6.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
6.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODJ75	AURVTP128	Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAB9	AUR32416	Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology	Qualification