Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to fabricate components for automotive application, using composite materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying composite materials, calculating material quantities, mixing and applying recommended composite materials, finishing components to workplace and customer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive body repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to fabricate vehicle composite material component | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Composite information is accessed and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Composite materials and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Component surface area is measured and calculated to determine required quantities of gel coat, resins, catalyst and matting 1.6 Work area with approved ventilation is checked for correct operation and faults are reported to authorised personnel 1.7 Work is planned to identify methods to fabricate component, minimise waste, and use time efficiently |
2. Fabricate component | 2.1 Equipment and materials are set up and prepared for use 2.2 Composite materials are mixed and applied according to manufacturer and equipment specifications to fabricate component 2.3 Component is fabricated using composite materials according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle and equipment 2.4 Fabricated component is checked against job specifications and workplace quality requirements |
3. Complete work processes | 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace and customer specifications, and components are presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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:
fabricate two different vehicle composite components, in which the work must involve one air intake.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS), and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to fabricating vehicle composite material components, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using tools and equipment
satisfying ventilation requirements for work area
using safety data sheets (SDS) for composite materials
handling and storing hazardous resins and chemicals
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of resins, chemicals and waste materials produced during fabrication process
types and features of composite materials
fabrication methods and techniques, including:
hand and machine operations
mixing and measuring composite materials
mould and plug usage
procedures for final inspection of fabricated composite components.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the composite components that they have fabricated for vehicles, e.g. work orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
PPE required to fabricate composite components
SDS for composite materials
materials to fabricate composite components
two different vehicle composite components to be fabricated
tools, equipment and materials tools, equipment and materials appropriate for fabricating vehicle composite material components.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate specifications and relevant information efficiently. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to: calculate component surface area calculate quantities of composite materials determine ratios and mixing percentages. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | use specialist tools and equipment. |
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.
Composite information | manufacturer specifications composite material safety data sheets (SDS) workplace procedures. |
Composite materials and equipment must include: | release agents composite materials, including: gel coats resins catalysts composite matting measuring equipment composite specialist tools mixing containers moulds and jigs. |
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 tools and equipment satisfying ventilation requirements for work area using SDS for composite materials handling and storing hazardous resins and chemicals environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of resins, chemicals and waste materials produced during fabrication process. |
Sectors
Technical - Fabrication
Competency Field
Vehicle Body