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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair vehicle body panel using metal finishing
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Repair information is accessed and interpreted from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Materials, tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out metal finishing and heat shrinking activities
   • Components are repaired using OEM or authorised agency’s approved methods and equipment
   • Dents are removed using hammer and dolly techniques, and panel surface is file finished to pre-paint condition
   • Heat shrinking is applied if panel surface is over stretched using an oxyacetylene plant
   • Dust and fume collection equipment is used correctly during repair process according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Assistance is sought and organised where repair of components disturbs vehicle trim or electrical, mechanical or air conditioning systems
   • Repairs are checked to ensure work is completed to workplace, OEM or authorised agency’s specifications and requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle body panels are presented ready for use
   • 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
4. Prepare to repair vehicle body panel using metal finishing
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Repair information is accessed and interpreted from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Materials, tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Carry out metal finishing and heat shrinking activities
   • Components are repaired using OEM or authorised agency’s approved methods and equipment
   • Dents are removed using hammer and dolly techniques, and panel surface is file finished to pre-paint condition
   • Heat shrinking is applied if panel surface is over stretched using an oxyacetylene plant
   • Dust and fume collection equipment is used correctly during repair process according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Assistance is sought and organised where repair of components disturbs vehicle trim or electrical, mechanical or air conditioning systems
   • Repairs are checked to ensure work is completed to workplace, OEM or authorised agency’s specifications and requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle body panels are presented ready for use
   • 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

Range Statement

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.

Tools and equipment mustinclude:	personal protective equipment (PPE) body repair hand tools, including panel hammer, hand dolly and body file heat shrinking equipment.
Repair methods must include:	panel stripping and preparation hand dolly and hammer planishing and file finishing heat shrinking.
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 manually handling body panels using tools and equipment, including dust and fume collection equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Repairs must include:	file finishing vehicle body panel without using body filler mild steel body panel splits, tears and dents.

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Performance Evidence

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:

complete repairs using metal finishing techniques to the following damaged vehicle body panels:

front guard or quarter panel with a minimum damage size of 200 mm x 200 mm

door skin panel that includes:

body style lines

pressings damage.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to repairing vehicle body panels using metal finishing, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling body panels

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 procedures and specifications

high strength steel repair processes

body panel repair techniques and methods, including:

use of metal finishing repair tools and equipment

panel stripping and preparation

hand dolly planishing and file finishing

heat shrinking using oxyacetylene plant

pre-paint panel finishing

procedures for final inspection of metal finished repair.

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