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Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes

Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN134
State Code
OCL72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes, and to select those most appropriate for establishing a new body repair facility or updating an existing business. This unit requires knowledge of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair requirements and evolving industry technologies.The unit 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. Determine process requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements for body repair facility
  • 1.2 Develop framework and rating system to facilitate comparisons of materials, equipment and processes
  • 1.3 Identify and assess OEM repair requirements to establish comparisons and benchmarks to be used
2. Identify specifications for required body repair materials, equipment and work processes
  • 2.1 Identify repair steps and work processes and produce flow charts
  • 2.2 Identify material and equipment specifications to match repair processes
  • 2.3 Consult staff and management to identify additional or altered requirements
  • 2.4 Identify materials, tooling and equipment requirements for body work undertaken in facility and document specifications
  • 2.5 Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements for safe facility and work practices
  • 2.6 Compile and document required specification data
3. Evaluate materials, equipment and work processes against facility requirements
  • 3.1 Identify and document material options against required quality, finish and conformity to OEM specifications and repair standards
  • 3.2 Identify and document equipment options
  • 3.3 Select materials and equipment based on facility work processes and comparisons of performance, cost and specifications compared to established rating system
  • 3.4 Document outcomes and prepare report
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ63 AURVTN034 Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAE1 AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology Qualification