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Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP007
State Code
AWZ48
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
16
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare spray painting equipment and apply paint materials to minor vehicle paintwork damage. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, mixing and matching paint and touching up painted surfaces to pre-damage condition, 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 apply paint touch-ups
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Touch-up information is accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Paint materials are selected and inspected for quality
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.6 Work is planned to identify required paint touch-up techniques and methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Apply touch-up paint
  • 2.1 Surface area is cleaned and prepared for touch-up paint using approved abrasive and cleaning materials
  • 2.2 Touch-up paint materials are prepared and matched according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Touch-up paint is applied to scratched or damaged area using recommended tools and equipment and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Touch-up paint area is sanded using approved abrasives and polish
  • 2.5 Glaze and sealant are applied to touched up paint area
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure completed surface matches surrounding paint finish and meets workplace expectations, and vehicle is presented ready for use
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF526 AURVTP2007 Apply paint touch-up techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCL64 AURVTP107 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage Unit of competency