Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine the job requirements, including method, materials and equipment.
- Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- WHS requirements, including dust and fume collection, breathing apparatus, eye and ear personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- Material for repair is selected.
- Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation.
- Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
- Remove corroded body panels and/or structural components or sections
- Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- Panels and/or structural components or sections are removed with out causing damage to vehicle.
- Repairable/reusable body sections are determined according to general industry repair methods.
- Where removal of components includes disturbance to electrical, mechanical, air conditioning systems or trim, authorised assistance is sought.
- Repair activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Carry out body component/panel repairing and reforming procedures
- Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- Repair material is selected in accordance with the industries general repair requirements and vehicle manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- Components are measured using approved methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specification.
- Components, panels and/or sections are repaired using approved methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specification.
- Components, panels and/or sections are manufactured and reformed to suit vehicle contour and measurement requirements.
- Where repair of components includes disturbance to electrical, mechanical, air conditioning systems or trim, authorised assistance is sought.
- Repair activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Replace body panels and structural components or sections
- Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- Components are replaced using approved methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specification.
- Replaced panels/components are checked for compliance with specification.
- Where replacement of components includes disturbance to electrical, mechanical, air conditioning systems or trim, authorised assistance is sought.
- Replacement activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Workplace/equipment documentation is completed and processed to enterprise/manufacturer/component supplier requirements.
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace and environmental procedure.
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.