AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 103

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV2801A Carry out minor panel repairs 

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AURV2801A 

Carry out minor panel repairs 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to carry out panel repairs to 
pre-paint condition, which requires supervision and minimum 
skills.  

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality, material, equipment and quantities 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements, including breathing protection, 
personal protection needs, are observed throughout the 
work 

1.4 

Material for application is selected and inspected for 
quality 

1.5 

Correct hand and power tools are identified and checked 
for safe use 

1.6 

Products are determined to minimise waste material 

1.7 

Procedures are identified for maximising energy 
efficiency whilst completing the job 

2.  Carry out minor panel 

repairs 

2.1 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.2 

Protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the 
repair activities are used 

2.3 

Components are repaired using approved methods and 
equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component 
supplier specifications 

2.4 

Where minor repair of components includes disturbance 
to electrical, mechanical, air conditioning systems or 
trim, appropriate authorised assistance is sough where 
required 

2.5 

Repairs are carried out to pre-paint condition 

2.6 

Repair activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Carry out minor repairs 

using body fillers 

3.1 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

3.2 

Protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the 
repair activities are used 

3.3 

Components are repaired using approved methods and 
equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component 
supplier specifications 

3.4 

Repairs are carried out to pre-paint condition 

3.5 

Repair activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

4. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

4.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

4.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

4.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

4.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace 

4.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

4.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves paint panel and trim removal, prepare 

panels to pre-paint condition 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include safety management systems, 

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, safe 
operating procedures 

•  Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 

obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health 
regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation 
insurance requirements 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in methods of minor 
panel repairs 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in panel repair, dealerships, detailing establishments, 
general repairs 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include hand and power tools, 

vehicle protection and may include, but not be limited to: 
templates, special tools and lifting equipment  

Material 

•  Material are to include fillers, adhesives, abrasives and 

primers  

Personal protective 
equipment 

 

•  Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices 

Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job sheets, material safety 

data sheets, chemical application and instructional material 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and material, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Read and interpret job sheets and filler material safety data 

sheets to prepare for work 

•  Identify material used in the work process 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  maintain required production output and product quality 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain panel repair 

equipment and procedures to complete the following:  

•  minor panel repairs 

•  application of fillers 

•  application of protective coatings 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  Personal protective procedures and equipment 

•  Vehicle safety requirements 

•  Technical information 

•  Types of body fillers and applications 

•  Types of adhesives 

•  Types of abrasives 

•  Equipment maintenance procedures 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Basic body filler repair procedure 

•  Basic panel beating 

•  Planning body repair methods, processes and 

techniques. 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Collect, organise and understand information related to minor 
body repairs and work orders, plans and safety procedures for 
fabricating a component or piece of equipment. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with 
site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting 
of work outcomes and problems. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout 
of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to 
avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 1)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 1)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

(Level 1)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and 
material. 

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to minor body repairs 
including tools and equipment.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to data and information material as identified in the 

Range Statement, standard operating procedures 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
contexts 

•  Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and 

questioning on underpinning knowledge 

•  Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 

simulated facility with relevant process equipment, material, 
work instructions and deadlines 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV2804A Carry out minor trimming repairs and alterations  

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AURV2804A 

Carry out minor trimming repairs and 
alterations 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to measure, cut, fabricate, and 
attach material covers to relevant vehicle components. 

Prerequisites 

AUR 31368A   Select and apply trim/fabric adhesives 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality, material, equipment and quantities 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements, including personal protection 
needs, are observed throughout the work 

1.4 

Material for repairs and alterations are selected and 
inspected for quality 

1.5 

Correct hand and power tools are identified and checked 
for safe use 

1.6 

Products are determined to minimise waste material 

1.7 

Procedures are identified for maximising energy 
efficiency whilst completing the job 

2.  Match, measure and cut 

relevant material 

2.1 

Work is completed without causing damage to any 
component or system 

2.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.3 

All matching, measuring and cutting procedures are 
carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component 
supplier specifications 

2.4 

All matching, measuring and cutting procedures are 
completed within established industry/enterprise 
guidelines 

2.5 

All activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Fabricate trim/covers to 

suit relevant vehicle 
components 

3.1 

Fabrication is achieved without causing damage to any 
component/system 

3.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

3.3 

Trim/cover fabrication of procedures are carried out in 
accordance with manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

3.4 

All fabrication procedures are complete within 
established industry/enterprise guidelines 

3.5 

All activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines. OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

4. 

Attach material cover 
to relevant vehicle/ 
component 

4.1  Material is attached without causing damage to any 

component or system 

4.2  Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 

appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

4.3  All attaching procedures are completed in accordance with 

manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

4.4  All attaching procedures are completed within established 

industry/enterprise guidelines 

4.5  All activities are carried out according to industry 

regulations/guidelines. OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

5. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

5.1  Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2  Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 

procedures 

5.3  Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 

serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.4  Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in 

accordance with workplace 

5.5  Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

5.6  Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 

procedures