Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and mask vehicle body panel surfaces
Prepare and mask vehicle body panel surfaces
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP032
AURVTP032
State Code
AWZ27
AWZ27
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and mask the body panel of a vehicle. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types of masking materials used in vehicle painting, removing protective waxes and surface contaminants, applying masking, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.It 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 and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.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 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
- 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for preparing panel surface are sourced and interpreted
- 1.3 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- 1.5 Tools and equipment required for preparing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Prepare surfaces for masking
- 2.1 Panel surface is cleaned and checked for contaminants according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
- 2.2 Body panel is inspected according to workplace requirements
- 2.3 Body panel inspection results are recorded
3. Apply masking materials to surface
- 3.1 Components and fittings that can be affected by the refinishing process are protected or removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
- 3.2 Masking is applied to surfaces adjacent to the area to be refinished according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
- 3.3 Body panel is inspected to ensure correct application of masking
- 3.4 Body panel inspection results are recorded
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
- 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCI97 | AURVTP132 | Prepare and mask vehicle body panel surfaces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |