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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive information is accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Select adhesive
   • Appropriate adhesive for specific automotive materials is selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Specific safety data sheet (SDS) information for selected adhesive is identified and followed
3. Apply adhesive to prepared surfaces
   • Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications
   • Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
4. Complete work processes
   • Final adhesive selection is made and presented for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Adhesive information is accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
6. Select adhesive
   • Appropriate adhesive for specific automotive materials is selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Specific safety data sheet (SDS) information for selected adhesive is identified and followed
7. Apply adhesive to prepared surfaces
   • Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications
   • Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
8. Complete work processes
   • Final adhesive selection is made and presented for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked 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.

Adhesive information must include:	adhesive-specific specifications adhesive-specific application and removal instructions and processes SDS information manufacturer specifications.
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 adhesives using specialist tools and equipment storing adhesives environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of adhesives and 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:

select and apply adhesives to three different automotive or marine components, in which the work must involve one door trim.

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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 selecting and applying adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work, including procedures for:

selecting and using PPE

using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives

using specialist tools and equipment

storing adhesives

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

adhesive manufacturer specifications

adhesive types required for different automotive and marine materials

adhesive application techniques and procedures, including:

surface preparation

application

cleaning and disposal

procedures for protecting vehicle, vessel and components when applying adhesives

procedures for final inspection of applied adhesive.

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