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Carry out masking procedures

Carry out masking procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP2002
State Code
WF521
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2013
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
17/07/2013
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply masking medium in preparation for vehicle/component painting.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 job sheets, material types, dimensions and quantity.
  • 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
  • 1.3. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
  • 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
  • 1.5. Masking tooling and equipment are identified and checked for safe use.
  • 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste materials.
  • 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Prepare vehicle body surfaces by masking
  • 2.1. Surfaces to be refinished are cleaned of contaminants.
  • 2.2. Components and ancillary fittings that can be affected by the refinishing process are protected and/or removed, tagged and stored securely.
  • 2.3. Surfaces adjacent to the surfaces to be refinished are protected using approved masking methods and materials.
  • 2.4. Preparation is completed without causing damage to component or system.
  • 2.5. Masking procedures are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
  • 2.6. Waste materials are disposed of in accordance with statutory and enterprise requirements.
3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1. Materials that can be reused are collected and stored.
  • 3.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
  • 3.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
  • 3.6. 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.
Masking procedures
Masking procedures are to be applied to:
in-situ panels, doors, plastic components, glass work, fenders, boots, bonnets and other relevant components
Masking methods
Masking methods are to include:
masking, dispensing and spraying
WHS
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 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:
cutting blades/scalpels
masking machines
dispensers and spray equipment
Materials
Materials may include:
various masking tapes (crepe, PVC, door aperture and trim masking tapes)
marking papers and films
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 carrying out masking procedures
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
applying vehicle protection methods
completing the masking of a range of materials and surfaces.
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 carrying out masking procedures
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to carrying out masking procedures
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5163 AURV229608A Carry out masking procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ53 AURVTP002 Mask vehicle panels and components Unit of competency