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Apply paint to vehicle body panels

Apply paint to vehicle body panels

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP130
State Code
OCI81
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply paint to vehicle body panels. This unit involves planning and preparing for the task, selecting paint from a colour code, tinting and mixing paint, applying paint to a panel using a spray gun, drying the panel, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.This unit applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Interpret task instructions and identify vehicle body panel to be worked on
  • 1.2 Interpret vehicle colour codes and determine paint type, colour, quality and quantity
  • 1.3 Source and interpret manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for painting body panel
  • 1.4 Source and interpret safety and environmental requirements
  • 1.5 Spray gun and air line equipment, and identify and check paint mixing and tinting equipment for serviceability
  • 1.6 Identify potential hazards and risks associated with task and report to workplace supervisor
2. Tint and mix paint
  • 2.1 Calculate paint colour tint requirements to achieve vehicle colour code
  • 2.2 Mix paint according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Record paint colour and mixing requirements
3. Apply top coat
  • 3.1 Apply paint using manufacturer recommended method and intervals according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.2 Dry paint using approved methods and equipment
  • 3.3 Inspect body panel to ensure painted surface meets requirements for colour and finish
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ29 AURVTP030 Apply paint to vehicle body panels Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFX9 AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation Qualification