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Repair body components using lead wiping
Repair body components using lead wiping
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN3021
AURVTN3021
State Code
WF507
WF507
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030509 - Automotive Body Construction
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competence required to carry out lead wiping/lead filling repair methods for damaged vehicle panels.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine the job requirements, including method, materials and equipment.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. WHS requirements, including dust and fume collection, breathing apparatus, eye and ear personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Material for repair is selected.
- 1.5. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Reinstate body components by lead wiping
- 2.1. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- 2.2. Lead filling materials are prepared and applied to pre-cleaned and prepared area according to industry standards.
- 2.3. Repair operations are completed within established industry guidelines.
- 2.4. Repairs are carried out to pre-paint condition to acceptable industry standards using physical, visual and mechanical checks.
- 2.5. Reinstate body components by lead wiping without causing damage to any component or system.
- 2.6. Repair activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 2.7. Workplace/equipment documentation is completed and dealt with relevant to work outcome.
3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 3.1. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace and environmental procedure.
- 3.2. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 3.3. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 3.4. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 3.5. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Repair methods
Repair methods are to include:
cleaning and preparation
applying a sander to key the metal
tinning the metal surface
heating and applying body solder with wooden bat
filling the joint on low
filing off with a body file.
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices.
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors.
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation.
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management.
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures.
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power and air tooling, heating equipment and templates.
Materials
Materials may include lead filler, applicators and cleaning materials.
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers.
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, repair quotations, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to lead wiping repair of body components
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Repair methods
Repair methods are to include:
cleaning and preparation
applying a sander to key the metal
tinning the metal surface
heating and applying body solder with wooden bat
filling the joint on low
filing off with a body file.
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices.
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors.
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation.
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management.
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures.
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power and air tooling, heating equipment and templates.
Materials
Materials may include lead filler, applicators and cleaning materials.
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers.
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, repair quotations, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to lead wiping repair of body components
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
applying vehicle protection methods
applying environmental procedures
completing lead wiping operations which are, at a minimum to include repairing small dents vertically and repairing a joint with vertical and horizontal planes to manufacturer/component supplier and workplace requirements
completing workplace/equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to lead wiping repair of body components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to lead wiping repair of body components
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
applying vehicle protection methods
applying environmental procedures
completing lead wiping operations which are, at a minimum to include repairing small dents vertically and repairing a joint with vertical and horizontal planes to manufacturer/component supplier and workplace requirements
completing workplace/equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to lead wiping repair of body components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to lead wiping repair of body components
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5199 | AURV326466A | Repair body components using lead wiping | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWZ74 | AURVTN021 | Repair vehicle body components using lead wiping | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J409 | AUR32112 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |