Fabricate vehicle body panels and components

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:00 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AURVTS005

State Code
AWZ22

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

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

030509 - Automotive Body Construction

Original Release Date

13/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to measure, develop patterns and templates, and fabricate body panels and components. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, selecting and cutting materials according to patterns, templates and specifications, preparing cut edges, fabricating panels, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and body 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 to fabricate vehicle body panel and components

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
1.3 Panel materials are identified from workplace instructions and inspected for quality
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Fabrication tools and equipment are identified, selected and checked for serviceability
1.6 Work is planned to identify methods to fabricate vehicle body panel and components, minimise waste, and use time efficiently

2. Produce patterns and templates

2.1 Workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements are identified and followed
2.2 Paper patterns are produced from sample panel or simulated frame
2.3 Templates are produced to fit sample panel or simulated frame
2.4 Convex and concave shapes are correctly identified when developing templates and paper patterns

3. Cut material

3.1 Panel steel or aluminium sections needed for the fabrication are selected and inspected for quality
3.2 Paper patterns and templates are transferred and secured to steel or aluminium sheet surface ready for cutting
3.3 Selected hand tools are used to cut steel or aluminium to pattern and panel specification
3.4 Panels are filed to remove sharp edges

4. Shape panels

4.1 Required shapes are fabricated to pattern specification, following safety and environmental requirements and workplace procedures
4.2 Shaped panel sections are checked against pattern and template specifications for quality finish and conformity
4.3 Panels are fitted to vehicle or frame without distortion

5. Complete work processes

5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and panel is presented ready for use
5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
5.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF552	AURVTS3005	Fabricate vehicle body panels and components	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCI89	AURVTS105	Fabricate vehicle body panels and components	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAB7	AUR32116	Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology	Qualification