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Elements and Performance Criteria

Prepare to mix and apply water-based refinishing materials
Mix water-based refinishing materials
- Water-based paint materials are calculated and mixed according to paint manufacturer specifications, formulas, codes, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- Codes and information relevant to job requirements are recorded accurately
Apply water-based refinishing materials
- Refinishing materials are applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals, and techniques that ensure painted surface meets specifications, according to safety and environmental requirements
- Refinishing materials are dried using approved methods and equipment
Rectify paint faults
Complete work processes
Prepare to mix and apply water-based refinishing materials
Mix water-based refinishing materials
- Water-based paint materials are calculated and mixed according to paint manufacturer specifications, formulas, codes, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- Codes and information relevant to job requirements are recorded accurately
Apply water-based refinishing materials
- Refinishing materials are applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals, and techniques that ensure painted surface meets specifications, according to safety and environmental requirements
- Refinishing materials are dried using approved methods and equipment
Rectify paint faults
Complete work processes

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.

Refinishing informationmust include:	paint manufacturer specifications paint technical data sheets (TDS) paint safety data sheets (SDS) workplace procedures.
Refinishing materials mustinclude:	water-based solid, metallic and pearl paint materials water-based paint reducers and hardeners cleaning materials.
Refinishing tools and equipment must include:	spaying equipment paint drying equipment paint mixing system.
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 TDS and SDS for water-based paint handling and storing paint materials using tools and equipment using approved drying area environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.
Methods must include:	spraying techniques drying procedures detailing.
Meeting specifications must include:	matching colour, texture, depth and gloss ensuring paint finish is contaminant-free ensuring paint finish blends into surrounding surfaces.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unitâ€™s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

apply water-based refinishing materials on three different vehicle substrates, including two of the following:

full vehicle side

vehicle front end or rear end.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) for water-based paint

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

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

paint manufacturer specifications

types and application methods for automotive water-based refinishing materials, including correct use of positive air feed masks

mixing and application techniques for water-based refinishing materials, including:

paint mixing techniques and systems

paint fault identification and rectification methods for water-based refinishing materials

types and use of equipment used in water-based refinishing processes, including:

set-up and operation of paint mixing system

set-up, operation and maintenance of spray guns

paint drying equipment

paint cleaning materials and equipment

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when applying refinishing materials

procedures for final inspection of applied water-based refinishing materials.