AURVTN017 - Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Assessor Resource
AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Assessment tool
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair vehicle interior and exterior thermoplastic panels and components. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist thermoplastic repair tools and materials, repairing thermoplastic components to pre-paint condition, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive body repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to repair thermoplastic body panels and components
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for thermoplastic panel and component repairs and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
1.3 Repair method is selected, and materials are checked for quality and prepared
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and checked for serviceability
1.6 Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repair activities
2.1 Suitable thermoplastic welding, fusion techniques and adhesives, including adhesion promoter where applicable, are used to repair thermoplastic body panels and components according to safety and environmental requirements
2.2 Body filler that is formulated for the repaired thermoplastic is selected and used
2.3 Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition according to specifications of OEM or authorised agency and workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and thermoplastic body panels are 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
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
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels on four different vehicles, including:
two vehicle exterior thermoplastic panel components with a tear or dent
one thermoplastic panel component incorporating a flange and contour with a split of 100 mm
one interior or ornamental plastic trim component with a split, tear or dent.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to repairing vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using safety data sheets (SDS) for thermoplastics
manually handling body panels and components
using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency repair specifications specific to the vehicles specified in the performance evidence
thermoplastic repair procedures and techniques, including:
plastic material types
plastic repair tools and equipment
plastic welding
plastic adhesives
repair quality requirements
procedures and requirements for protecting vehicle and components during thermoplastic repair work
procedures for final inspection of completed thermoplastic repairs.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle thermoplastic components that they have repaired, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace location or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
SDS for thermoplastics
OEM or authorised agency repair specifications
thermoplastic components specified in the performance evidence requiring repair
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components, including required PPE.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to repair thermoplastic body panels and components
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for thermoplastic panel and component repairs and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
1.3 Repair method is selected, and materials are checked for quality and prepared
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and checked for serviceability
1.6 Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repair activities
2.1 Suitable thermoplastic welding, fusion techniques and adhesives, including adhesion promoter where applicable, are used to repair thermoplastic body panels and components according to safety and environmental requirements
2.2 Body filler that is formulated for the repaired thermoplastic is selected and used
2.3 Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition according to specifications of OEM or authorised agency and workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and thermoplastic body panels are 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
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
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Thermoplastic panel and component repairs must include:
splits
tears
dents.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:
selecting and using PPE
using SDS for thermoplastics
manually handling body panels and components
using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels on four different vehicles, including:
two vehicle exterior thermoplastic panel components with a tear or dent
one thermoplastic panel component incorporating a flange and contour with a split of 100 mm
one interior or ornamental plastic trim component with a split, tear or dent.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to repairing vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using safety data sheets (SDS) for thermoplastics
manually handling body panels and components
using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency repair specifications specific to the vehicles specified in the performance evidence
thermoplastic repair procedures and techniques, including:
plastic material types
plastic repair tools and equipment
plastic welding
plastic adhesives
repair quality requirements
procedures and requirements for protecting vehicle and components during thermoplastic repair work
procedures for final inspection of completed thermoplastic repairs.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle thermoplastic components that they have repaired, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace location or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
SDS for thermoplastics
OEM or authorised agency repair specifications
thermoplastic components specified in the performance evidence requiring repair
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components, including required PPE.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for thermoplastic panel and component repairs and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
Repair method is selected, and materials are checked for quality and prepared
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and checked for serviceability
Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
Suitable thermoplastic welding, fusion techniques and adhesives, including adhesion promoter where applicable, are used to repair thermoplastic body panels and components according to safety and environmental requirements
Body filler that is formulated for the repaired thermoplastic is selected and used
Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition according to specifications of OEM or authorised agency and workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and thermoplastic body panels are presented ready for painting
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications for thermoplastic panel and component repairs and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
Repair method is selected, and materials are checked for quality and prepared
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and checked for serviceability
Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
Suitable thermoplastic welding, fusion techniques and adhesives, including adhesion promoter where applicable, are used to repair thermoplastic body panels and components according to safety and environmental requirements
Body filler that is formulated for the repaired thermoplastic is selected and used
Repairs are completed to pre-paint condition according to specifications of OEM or authorised agency and workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and thermoplastic body panels are presented ready for painting
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
AURVTN017 - Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
AURVTN017 - Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
(add lines for each task)
Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent