AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives

Release: 1

AURVTT006 Apply trimming adhesives

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and apply trim adhesives. It involves preparing for the task, including preparing surfaces, selecting and applying adhesives to specifications, removing excess adhesive, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive and marine trimming industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Vehicle body

Unit Sector

Technical - Trimming and Upholstery

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 apply trim adhesives	1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Adhesive specifications, application processes, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS) are accessed and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Prepare surfaces and apply adhesive	2.1 Adhesive is selected according to manufacturer recommendation, trim and material type 2.2 Surfaces are cleaned and prepared according to adhesive manufacturer specifications and SDS requirements 2.3 Adhesive is applied to surfaces using adhesive application tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes	3.1 Final adhesive selection is made and 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

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 appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Writing skills to:	legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	clarify instructions and procedures.
Numeracy skills to:	use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate: adhesive quantities ratios for mixing adhesives measure accurately using metric and imperial measuring equipment.
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 adhesive tools and equipment.

Range of Conditions

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.

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 specialist tools and equipment using SDS for adhesives handling and storing adhesives environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials and adhesives.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1