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Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler

Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN027
State Code
AWZ66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow body filler procedures in order to repair vehicle aluminium body panels. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, cleaning panel surfaces, identifying suitable body filler type, calculating body filler amount, mixing and applying body filler to aluminium panels, completing repairs to pre-paint condition, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive body 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 repair aluminium body panels using filler
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Body filler and materials for repair are selected and checked for quality and body filler safety data sheets (SDS) are identified and interpreted
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5 Aluminium repair tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.6 Work is planned to identify aluminium repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repairs using filler
  • 2.1 Aluminium body panels to be repaired are identified according to workplace instructions
  • 2.2 Panels are repaired to pre-filler condition following OEM or approved agency repair procedures, tools and equipment
  • 2.3 Filler is mixed according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Filler is applied to repair panels using approved body filler instructions and equipment according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.5 Filler repairs are completed to pre-paint condition following safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.6 Repairs are checked according to workplace quality standards
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle body panel is presented ready for painting
  • 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
WF513 AURVTN3027 Repair aluminium body panels (filling) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCL17 AURVTN127 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAB7 AUR32116 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology Qualification