AURVTP129 — Prepare surface and prime repaired body panels

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• surface prepare and prime at least two major vehicle body panels.

Knowledge evidence

• methods to locate and interpret information required to prepare surface and prime repaired body panels, including: - information provided by customer and supervisors - manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation
• workplace procedures required to prepare surface and prime repaired body panels, including: - establishing serviceability of tools and equipment - documentation procedures - housekeeping procedures, including: - examination of tools and equipment - storage of equipment - identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment - disposal of excess materials - recycling procedures
• key aspects of work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, including: - use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear - use of hand tools, including air and electric sanders - safety data sheets (SDS) and procedures for handling and disposing of used primer, emulsions and solvents - procedures for extraction of fumes
• types, grades and uses of abrasives and sandpaper
• tools, equipment and materials relating to preparing surface and prime repaired body panels, including: - preparation and spray areas with fume extraction - spray gun equipment - wet and dry paper - sanding discs - emulsion materials - filler - primers
• types of vehicles that vehicle body panels could be sourced from, including: - passenger vehicle - light commercial vehicle - heavy vehicle - constructed vehicle
• workplace procedures for: - wet and dry sanding - surface preparation - paint feather edging and precautions
• types of filler and primers and their use, including: - etch primer - primer surfacer - filler and primer application procedures
• work area clean-up and maintenance requirements.

Foundation skills

• Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently.
• Numeracy: Reads and interprets numerical information in paint information Uses basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate volumes and ratios.
• Oral communication: Participates effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.
• Reading: Selects and interprets key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.
• Planning and organising: Plans own work activities Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
• Problem solving: Identifies potential or actual hazards and takes action to minimise risk Refers problems that cannot be readily resolved and seeks assistance from workplace supervisor.
• Self-management: Recognises own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.
• Technology: Sets up and operates specialised equipment and tools.

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