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Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements

Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVNP001
State Code
WI958
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify the paint refinish required to repair a vehicle. It involves using technical understanding of paint applications and procedures; and locating, evaluating and documenting relevant information.The unit applies to those evaluating the paintwork on a vehicle for damage and identifying appropriate paint refinish to repair the vehicle in a vehicle repair or vehicle loss assessment environment. Vehicles may include light vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural and plant equipment, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.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 job requirements
  • 1.2 Workplace safety requirements and workplace environmental practices and policies are read and complied with
  • 1.3 Workplace policies and procedures, legal requirements, and component supplier specifications are read and interpreted
  • 1.4 Safety equipment, tools, materials and other equipment are selected and checked
2. Assess vehicle paintwork for damage
  • 2.1 Vehicle to be inspected is located
  • 2.2 Preferred inspection method is determined that conforms to workplace policies and procedures, legal requirements, and specifications of vehicle manufacturer or component suppliers
  • 2.3 Paintwork is inspected to identify vehicle paintwork damage and potential paint problems
  • 2.4 Vehicle is inspected in line with workplace policies and procedures, legal requirements, specification of vehicle manufacturer or component suppliers, safety requirements and workplace environmental practices
3. Gather data and specifications
  • 3.1 Painting specifications are identified and documented
  • 3.2 Staff and management are consulted to identify additional or altered specifications
  • 3.3 Existing paint refinish materials and equipment are evaluated
  • 3.4 Data and specifications are compiled and documented
4. Evaluate and select materials, equipment and processes
  • 4.1 Materials and equipment options are determined
  • 4.2 Materials and equipment are assessed for quality finish and conformity to standards
  • 4.3 Specifications of materials and equipment are compared for performance and cost
  • 4.4 Commercial, environmental and safety impact of materials and equipment selected is determined
  • 4.5 Materials, equipment and processes are selected based on performance, cost, specifications and impact comparison
  • 4.6 Evaluation report detailing required specifications and repair process is completed according to workplace policies and procedures, and legal requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC308 AURVNP4001 Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCM00 AURVNP101 Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements Unit of competency