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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair thermoplastic body panels and components
   • 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
2. Carry out repair activities
   • 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
3. Complete work processes
   • 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
4. Prepare to repair thermoplastic body panels and components
   • 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
5. Carry out repair activities
   • 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
6. Complete work processes
   • 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

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.

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.

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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:

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.

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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 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.

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