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Fabricate vehicle composite material components

Fabricate vehicle composite material components

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTS003
State Code
AWZ23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030513 - Upholstery And Vehicle Trimming
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to fabricate components for automotive application, using composite materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying composite materials, calculating material quantities, mixing and applying recommended composite materials, finishing components to workplace and customer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It 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 fabricate vehicle composite material component
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Composite information is accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.4 Composite materials and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.5 Component surface area is measured and calculated to determine required quantities of gel coat, resins, catalyst and matting
  • 1.6 Work area with approved ventilation is checked for correct operation and faults are reported to authorised personnel
  • 1.7 Work is planned to identify methods to fabricate component, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Fabricate component
  • 2.1 Equipment and materials are set up and prepared for use
  • 2.2 Composite materials are mixed and applied according to manufacturer and equipment specifications to fabricate component
  • 2.3 Component is fabricated using composite materials according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle and equipment
  • 2.4 Fabricated component is checked against job specifications and workplace quality requirements
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace and customer specifications, and components are presented ready for use
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF550 AURVTS3003 Fabricate composite material components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCI92 AURVTS103 Fabricate vehicle composite material components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAB7 AUR32116 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology Qualification