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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair and replace vehicle structural damage
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Structural repair and replacement information is accessed and interpreted from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Materials for repair are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out structural straightening, realigning and welding procedures
   • Damaged components are removed as required, according to OEM or authorised agency’s recommended procedures and equipment
   • Components are straightened using OEM or authorised agency’s approved equipment and procedures
   • Repaired or replacement components are fitted and aligned, and measurements are checked against OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Repaired or replaced components are welded according to OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, methods and equipment, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Assistance is sought from authorised personnel where straightening, realigning and welding of components disturb vehicle trim or electrical, mechanical or air conditioning systems
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and components 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 and replace vehicle structural damage
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Structural repair and replacement information is accessed and interpreted from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Materials for repair are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Carry out structural straightening, realigning and welding procedures
   • Damaged components are removed as required, according to OEM or authorised agency’s recommended procedures and equipment
   • Components are straightened using OEM or authorised agency’s approved equipment and procedures
   • Repaired or replacement components are fitted and aligned, and measurements are checked against OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Repaired or replaced components are welded according to OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, methods and equipment, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Assistance is sought from authorised personnel where straightening, realigning and welding of components disturb vehicle trim or electrical, mechanical or air conditioning systems
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and components 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.

Structural repair must include at least two of the following:	body chassis rails and skirts front or rear chassis rails boot floors upper skirt rail inner or outer wheel arches turrets front and rear hinge pillars inner and outer sill and pillar panels.
Tools and equipment mustinclude:	personal protective equipment (PPE) hand and power tools and equipment hydraulic or pneumatic push/pull equipment OEM or authorised agency approved metal inert gas (MIG) and spot welding equipment OEM or authorised agency approved measuring equipment underbody jigging systems.
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 vehicle body components using tools and 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 and replace structural body components on two different vehicles, in which each repair must include two of the following components:

body chassis rails and skirts

front or rear chassis rails

boot floors

upper skirt rail

inner or outer wheel arches

turrets

front and rear hinge pillars

inner and outer sill and pillar panels.

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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 and replacing vehicle structural damage, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manually handling vehicle body components

using tools and equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

different types of equipment and their use, including:

hydraulic and pneumatic straightening equipment

approved metal inert gas (MIG) and spot welding equipment

recommended measuring equipment

location and key features of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency approved repair instructions, specifications and quality standards

structural repair methods and techniques, including:

straightening and realigning

body panel measuring

panel replacement

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when repairing or replacing structural body damage

procedures for final inspection of completed structural body component repairs.

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