Unit of competency Outline
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Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler
Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN127
AURVTN127
State Code
OCL17
OCL17
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow body filler procedures in order to repair vehicle aluminium body panels. This unit 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.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. Prepare to repair aluminium body panels using filler
- 1.1 Determine job requirements from workplace instructions
- 1.2 Access and interpret original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Select and check body filler and materials for repair for quality and identify and interpret body filler safety data sheets (SDS)
- 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the work and manage risks
- 1.5 Select and check aluminium repair tools and equipment for serviceability
- 1.6 Plan work to identify aluminium repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repairs using filler
- 2.1 Identify aluminium body panels to be repaired according to workplace instructions
- 2.2 Repair panels to pre-filler condition following OEM or approved agency repair procedures, tools and equipment
- 2.3 Mix filler according to manufacturer specifications
- 2.4 Apply filler to repair panels using approved body filler instructions and equipment according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.5 Complete filler repairs to pre-paint condition following safety and environmental requirements
- 2.6 Check repairs according to workplace quality standards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWZ66 | AURVTN027 | Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFY1 | AUR32120 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |