Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Matching methods
Matching methods include application of spray gun techniques, various spraying techniques, drying procedures, paint mixing methods, paint straining methods, paint thinning methods.
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 tinting machines, microfiche, scales, air operated agitators, hand paddles, mixing banks, spray gun stem strainers, funnel strainers, mesh strainers, nylon stocking weave, vacuum paint strainers, viscosity measuring equipment, high-volume low-pressure spray guns, gravity feed spray guns, suction feed spray guns, pressure regulators, air compressors, personal protective equipment, spray booths, baking ovens, heating and lighting systems, polishing and cleaning equipment, safety equipment and metal/cardboard test cards.
Materials
Materials may include acrylic lacquers, air dry synthetic enamels, two-pack urethane acrylic enamels, metallic two pack enamels, clear acrylic lacquers, metallic acrylic lacquers, pearl finishes, water-based finishes, paint thinners, paint reducers 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, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to colour matching of multi layer/clear over base colours
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing
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 paint mixing procedures
applying colour matching techniques for multi-layer/ clear over base paint materials
preparing colour test cards
performing visual matching tests.
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 colour matching of multi layer/ clear over base colours
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to colour matching of multi-layer/clear over base colours
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