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Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing

Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP113
State Code
OCL61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing by removing surface rust and scale and applying primers and sealers before the final refinishing. This unit involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, selecting and using materials, cleaning vehicle substrate surfaces according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive refinishing industry. The preparation of plastic or composite materials for refinishing is not addressed in this unit.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 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify hazards associated with the work, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify tools, equipment and chemicals required for repair activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Remove surface rust and apply primers
  • 2.1 Remove surface rust and scale from substrate according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Protect or remove substrate components affected by application processes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Clean surfaces to be painted and remove contaminants
  • 2.4 Apply primers and primer surfaces according to workplace procedures
3. Prepare primed and sealed surface for refinishing
  • 3.1 Prepare surfaces to be refinished according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Record and report identified surface defects
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ42 AURVTP013 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing Unit of competency