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Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces

Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP006
State Code
AWZ49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare vehicle surfaces and then apply refinishing primers to them prior to final paint coats. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, mixing and applying automotive primers to substrate surfaces according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive paint refinishing 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 for work
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Primer information and procedures are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Materials are selected and checked for quality
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5 Painting tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.6 Work is planned to identify preparation methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Prepare surfaces and apply primers prior to final paint coats
  • 2.1 Components are inspected and unrecorded damage to paint surface is recorded and reported
  • 2.2 Components and paint surfaces surrounding paint repair are protected using masking materials and approved methods, and according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Surfaces to be primed are cleaned, contaminants removed, and undamaged areas masked off
  • 2.4 Recommended surface primers are applied using approved methods, materials and equipment
  • 2.5 Priming is completed without causing damage to vehicle systems and components
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle surface is presented ready for final paint coats
  • 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
WF525 AURVTP2006 Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs Unit of competency