AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 104

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV2804A Carry out minor trimming repairs and alterations  

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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: 

Carry out minor trimming 
repairs/alterations 

•  Small repairs and alterations to vehicle trim 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves removing, repairing, fabricating, altering 
vehicle trim components 

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 selecting, altering, 
fabricating and applying trim material 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in trim shops, dealerships, audio, alarm, communications 
equipment installations 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include hand and power tools 
and may include, but not be limited to: special tools for 
dismantling/assembly, staple gun, hammers, wad punches, 
heat gun, foam cutter, scissors, knives, revolving hole 
punch, ruler, tape, hand clamps, adhesive gun, pop rivet 
kit, punch, and die set, hog ring pliers, door handle 
remover, hacksaw, sander, staple and tack remover, 
scrapers and putty knives, stuffing irons and vacuum 
formers 

Material 

• 

Material are to include trim, adhesives, fabrication material 
and appropriate components 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 
under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

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 

 

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, instructional material 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 trim repairs 

equipment and procedures to complete the following: 

•  Minor trim repairs 

•  Application of adhesives 

•  Minor sewing operations 

•  Fabrication techniques 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  Removal and replacement methods 

•  Measuring/testing and adjustment procedures 

•  Relevant technical and legal requirements 

•  Equipment safety requirements 

•  Relevant manufacturer/component supplier and 

company policies 

•  Types and use of various material 

•  Personal safety requirements  

•  Material safety requirements 

•  Trim fabrication, matching, measuring and cutting 

procedures 

•  Planning minor trim repairs, fabrication 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 
trimming, fabrication adhesives, material and work orders, 
plans and safety procedures for fabricating a component or 
piece of equipment. 

 (Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

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 2)

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 2)

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 1)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to trimming and 
fabrication procedures including tools and equipment.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to manufacturer/component supplier specification 
as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating 
procedures, instructional information and job sheets 

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 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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  

AURV3501A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 

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AURV3501A 

Implement and monitor environmental 
regulations and best practice in the body 
repair industry  

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to undertake the repair of 
vehicle bodies in a manner that ensures the protection of the 
environment.  

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Implement relevant 

environment 
regulations  

1.1 

Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a body 
repair workshop are identified 

1.2 

Environmental responsibilities of employees in a body 
repair workshop are identified 

1.3 

Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are 
identified 

1.4 

Waste is minimised, waste material including sludge, 
solids and other wastes are sorted and stored in 
appropriate bins for recycling or disposal 

1.5 

Packaging on goods received is sorted and reused or 
disposed of to recycling 

2.  Monitor and avoid 

hazards to stormwater  

2.1 

No waste water or contaminants are allowed to enter the 
stormwater system 

2.2 

All surface cleaning and preparation is undertaken in a 
impervious paved area and does not contaminate 
stormwater 

2.3 

All parts and components containing environmentally 
hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and 
bunded or drained treatment area 

2.4 

All liquid wastes are drained into appropriate storage or 
recycling containers 

2.5 

All paint, thinners/reducers are reused, recycled or stored 
in a bunded or drained area for collection by an approved 
disposal agent 

2.6 

Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent 
stormwater contamination 

2.7 

Spills are cleaned up immediately and the workplace is 
kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Monitor and avoid 

hazards to air quality  

3.1 

Spray painting is conducted in an approved spray booth 

3.2 

Paint is mixed in a well ventilated room 

3.3 

Abrasive sanding is undertaken in an enclosed booth or 
chamber 

3.4 

Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised 
and contained 

3.5 

Welding is conducting in a well ventilated area 

3.6 

All CFCs, HCFCs and blends from air conditioning 
systems are recovered for recycling or approved disposal 
during servicing or decommissioning 

3.7 

Spray booth is maintained to ensure it is operating with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

3.8 

Clean up of guns and spraying equipment is conducted in 
an environmentally safe manner 

4.  Monitor and avoid 

noise hazards  

4.1   Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out 

within approved operating hours 

 

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 Fholistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Automotive body repair 
workshop 

•  Panel removal, repair and replacement procedures 

•  Component removal procedures 

•  Panel surface cleaning and paint application 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves the normal activities of a body repair shop 

including removal and repair of metal and plastic panels 
and body components, welding, preparation of panels for 
painting and painting with a range of vehicle paints 

•  This unit is primarily aimed at those undertaking 

qualifications AUR31699 Panel Beater and AUR31899 
Vehicle Painting