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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for preparing panel surface are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for preparing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
2. Prepare surfaces for masking
   • Panel surface is cleaned and checked for contaminants according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Body panel is inspected according to workplace requirements
   • Body panel inspection results are recorded
3. Apply masking materials to surface
   • Components and fittings that can be affected by the refinishing process are protected or removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Masking is applied to surfaces adjacent to the area to be refinished according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Body panel is inspected to ensure correct application of masking
   • Body panel inspection results are recorded
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for work
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for preparing panel surface are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for preparing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability
6. Prepare surfaces for masking
   • Panel surface is cleaned and checked for contaminants according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Body panel is inspected according to workplace requirements
   • Body panel inspection results are recorded
7. Apply masking materials to surface
   • Components and fittings that can be affected by the refinishing process are protected or removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Masking is applied to surfaces adjacent to the area to be refinished according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components and systems
   • Body panel is inspected to ensure correct application of masking
   • Body panel inspection results are recorded
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • 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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear using hand tools environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of used cleaning agents.

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Performance Evidence

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

prepare the surface and apply masking materials to two different major vehicle body 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 preparing and masking vehicle body panel surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

using hand tools

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of used cleaning agents

panel pre-painting preparation procedures, including cleaning and inspection

panel masking procedures, including types and use of masking materials, including:

spray on

paper

plastics

templates

wheel covers

procedures for final inspection of masked vehicle body panels.

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