Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:04 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:04 AM AWST
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Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels
Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN038
AURVTN038
State Code
AWZ61
AWZ61
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying and using abrasives, body fillers, and heat shrink and metal finishing procedures, selecting and using tools and equipment, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to repair body panel
- 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
- 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for repairing body panel are sourced and interpreted
- 1.3 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- 1.5 Tools and equipment required for repairing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Carry out basic panel repairs
- 2.1 Damaged panel is shaped using basic panel beating techniques according to workplace instructions and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
- 2.2 Body filling and metal finishing are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Panel repair is completed to pre-paint condition according to workplace instructions and procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
- 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and repaired body panel is presented ready for painting
- 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
- 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCL96 | AURVTN138 | Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |