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Carry out custom painting techniques
Carry out custom painting techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV332308A
AURV332308A
State Code
W9849
W9849
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2009
Original Release Date
21/06/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Description
This unit covers the competence required to carry out custom painting techniques on a variety of substrates and apply relevant clear or tinted top coat refinishing materials by spray gun application.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine the job requirements, including job sheets, material type, colour, quality and quantity.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. OH&S requirements, including personal protection needs, breathing apparatus and full body protection, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
- 1.5. Hand tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- 1.7. Prepare substrate for the application of custom finishes.
- 1.8. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Apply mediums to paint surfaces to create a variety of different visual effects
- 2.1. Substrates, backgrounds, materials and equipment used for creation of a range of visual effects are identified.
- 2.2. Appropriate colour combinations and effects for pictorial reproduction mediums and equipment to producevarious painting techniques are selected.
- 2.3. Accurate visual texture, light and shade on given subject matter is achieved.
- 2.4. Appropriate colours to replicate the given subject, achieving correct tones and tonal order are selected and applied.
- 2.5. Lines, shapes, patterns and illustrations are produced using freehand techniques with the assistance of shields, templates or stencils.
- 2.6. Appropriate backgrounds, colour combinations and the effectiveness of colours are identified and produced.
- 2.7. Application of special effects to given illustrations/graphics are performed, including:
- 2.7.1. highlighting, reflection, and transparency techniques
- 2.7.2. texture simulations
- 2.7.3. metal, stone, and liquid simulations
- 2.7.4. 3D effects, to create visual realism
- 2.7.5. tribal/Indigenous art styles
- 2.7.6. correct application of colour layering processes.
- 2.8. Application of paint mediums to surfaces is carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
3. Prepare a substrate ready to accept a clear top coat
- 3.1. Correct abrasives to carry out substrate preparation for clear top coat finishes are identified and selected.
- 3.2. Correct cleaning and drying procedures in relation to sludge removal is carried out.
- 3.3. Preparation of the surface to accept clear top coats using solvent cleaners and tack rags is carried out.
- 3.4. Surface preparation activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
4. Apply clear top coat refinishing materials by spray gun
- 4.1. Refinishing materials are applied without causing damage to any component or system.
- 4.2. The finish produced meets specifications for; texture, depth and gloss and is contaminant-free.
- 4.3. Application activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
5. Rectify and touch up paint faults of clear over base multi layer refinishing materials
- 5.1. Materials to restore paintwork to as new condition are determined from industry and manufacturer/component supplier standards.
- 5.2. Damaged paintwork is rectified to blend with existing paintwork.
- 5.3. Paint film surface faults are removed using compounds, polishes and glazes.
- 5.4. Paint faults are rectified without causing damage to any component or system.
- 5.5. All rectification operations are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
6. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 6.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 6.2. Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored according to statutory and workplace procedure.
- 6.3. Spray equipment is cleaned as specified by manufacturer/ component supplier and/or workplace policy and procedures.
- 6.4. Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 6.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 6.6. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 6.7. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
Fundamental custom graphic techniques include pictorial reproduction, highlighting, reflective, and transparency techniques, texture simulation, metal, stone, and liquid simulations, highlighting techniques, leather simulation, chrome simulation, marbling and the use of tinted clears
Refinishing materials may include acrylic enamel, acrylic lacquer, waterborne paints, acrylic enamel hardeners and reducers
Refinishing methods include spray gun selection equipment protection methods, various spraying techniques, drying procedures, paint mixing, compound polishing and detailing of surfaces
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions
OH&S 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 is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and practices
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 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 are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
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 may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment may include various air brushes, spray guns, air pressure regulators, air compressors, spray booths, baking ovens, heating and lighting systems, strainers, measuring sticks, specialised custom painting tools/equipment and safety equipment
Materials may include templates, stencils, masking medium, tac rags, water-based and solvent-based paints, polishing buffs and pads, cleaning solvents, compounds, glazes and cleaning materials
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 sources may include, but are not limited to 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 application of colour and clear coat refinishing materials
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
Refinishing materials may include acrylic enamel, acrylic lacquer, waterborne paints, acrylic enamel hardeners and reducers
Refinishing methods include spray gun selection equipment protection methods, various spraying techniques, drying procedures, paint mixing, compound polishing and detailing of surfaces
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions
OH&S 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 is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and practices
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 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 are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
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 may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment may include various air brushes, spray guns, air pressure regulators, air compressors, spray booths, baking ovens, heating and lighting systems, strainers, measuring sticks, specialised custom painting tools/equipment and safety equipment
Materials may include templates, stencils, masking medium, tac rags, water-based and solvent-based paints, polishing buffs and pads, cleaning solvents, compounds, glazes and cleaning materials
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 sources may include, but are not limited to 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 application of colour and clear coat refinishing materials
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
Critical aspects of evidence
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
preparing a surface ready to accept colour coats
demonstrating custom painting techniques including, pictorial reproduction, highlighting, special effects
preparing surfaces in readiness for clear top coat paint refinishing materials
applying clear and coloured top coat refinishing materials
rectifying paint faults
applying environmental procedures
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
A working knowledge of:
OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
environmental protection requirements/substance disposal and storage requirements
material safety data sheets
types of paints used for custom painting
types of clear coat refinishing materials
application methods
pictorial reproduction
special effects tools and techniques
types of spray guns
spray gun operation (spraying techniques)
spray gun cleaning methods
work organisation and planning processes
enterprise quality processes
Context of 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
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
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials required for the application of graphic designs
clear top coat refinishing materials
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to application of refinishing materials
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
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
preparing a surface ready to accept colour coats
demonstrating custom painting techniques including, pictorial reproduction, highlighting, special effects
preparing surfaces in readiness for clear top coat paint refinishing materials
applying clear and coloured top coat refinishing materials
rectifying paint faults
applying environmental procedures
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
A working knowledge of:
OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
environmental protection requirements/substance disposal and storage requirements
material safety data sheets
types of paints used for custom painting
types of clear coat refinishing materials
application methods
pictorial reproduction
special effects tools and techniques
types of spray guns
spray gun operation (spraying techniques)
spray gun cleaning methods
work organisation and planning processes
enterprise quality processes
Context of 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
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
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials required for the application of graphic designs
clear top coat refinishing materials
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to application of refinishing materials
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF543 | AURVTP3022 | Carry out custom painting techniques | Unit of competency |
