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Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP107
State Code
OCL64
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
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare spray painting equipment and apply paint materials to minor vehicle paintwork damage. This unit 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.The unit 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 Determine job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Access and interpret touch-up information
  • 1.3 Select and inspect paint materials for quality
  • 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the work and manage risks
  • 1.5 Select and check tools and equipment for serviceability
  • 1.6 Plan work to identify required paint touch-up techniques and methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Apply touch-up paint
  • 2.1 Clean and prepare surface area for touch-up paint using approved abrasive and cleaning materials
  • 2.2 Prepare and match touch-up paint materials according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Apply touch-up paint to scratched or damaged area using recommended tools and equipment and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Sand touch-up paint area using approved abrasives and polish
  • 2.5 Apply glaze and sealant to touched up paint area
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 3.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ48 AURVTP007 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage Unit of competency