Block B – Routine Trade Tasks

Trends

Increased specialization within the trade is making new planning techniques a necessity. There is an increased use of electronic means of communication within the shop and with suppliers and manufacturers. Internet-based ordering and networking facilitate work planning and production schedules.

Related Components (including, but not limited to)

Technical manuals and bulletins, safety and environmental regulations, repair estimates, WHMIS documents, work orders, vehicle documentation.

Tools and Equipment

See Appendix A.

Task 3 Uses documentation.

Context

Required Knowledge

• K 1 industry terminology
• K 2 vehicle manufacturers’ makes and models
• K 3 location of vehicle identification number (VIN) and information stickers
• K 4 vehicle information such as year of vehicle, VIN and production date
• K 5 types of technical manuals and bulletins
• K 6 location of manuals and bulletins in shop
• K 7 jurisdictional and WHMIS regulations such as use, handling and storage of hazardous materials
• K 8 VOC and VOC tracking procedures
• K 9 types of paints such as water-borne and high-solids
• K 10 work order formats
• K 11 refinishing procedures
• K 12 estimated and actual material requirements

Sub-task - B-3.01 Interprets vehicle information.

Key Competencies

• B-3.01.01 locate VIN and vehicle build stickers
• B-3.01.02 interpret VIN or vehicle build stickers to determine paint codes, trim levels and colours, and all OEM relevant information

Sub-task - B-3.02 Uses technical manuals and bulletins.

Key Competencies

• B-3.02.01 access technical manuals and bulletins in printed and electronic formats
• B-3.02.02 interpret information in manuals and bulletins such as paint codes and product information to aid in refinish operations

Sub-task - B-3.03 Complies with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Competencies

• B-3.03.01 access environmental regulations such as dealing with application and disposal of paint products
• B-3.03.02 interpret safety and environmental regulations as they apply to refinishing procedures
• B-3.03.03 complete documentation for safety and environmental compliance such as when spill kits are used, booth filters are changed and injuries occur

Sub-task - B-3.04 Interprets work orders.

Key Competencies

• B-3.04.01 read and understand trade terminology on work order
• B-3.04.02 apply information in work order to carry out refinishing procedures

Task 4 Plans work.

Context

Automotive painters are constantly adapting to changing circumstances within the body shop environment. Therefore, ongoing planning and communication are important.

Required Knowledge

• K 1 types of materials such as abrasives, cleaners and paints
• K 2 material ordering procedures
• K 3 repair techniques such as blending and butt matching
• K 4 computer hardware and software applications such as spectrophotometer, paint mixing, job tracking, inventory and data retrieval
• K 5 industry standards for identifying repair and refinishing requirements
• K 6 body shop operations such as repair and estimating procedures, and workflow

Sub-task - B-4.01 Organizes production schedule.

Key Competencies

• B-4.01.01 identify and select tools, products and materials according to work to be performed
• B-4.01.02 plan daily production schedule according to availability of equipment and material, repair process duration, delivery schedule and shop production limitations
• B-4.01.03 adapt to changing shop conditions such as material availability, equipment malfunction and repair additions

Sub-task - B-4.02 Performs inspections.

Key Competencies

• B-4.02.01 verify tasks listed in repair estimate to ensure blend requirements and repairers’ tasks have been completed
• B-4.02.02 inspect body repairs to ensure they meet shop standards
• B-4.02.03 inspect panels for additional damage such as runs, colour mismatch and dust nibs

Sub-task - B-4.03 Contributes to development of repair estimate.

Key Competencies

• B-4.03.01 identify types of paint finish such as tri-coat, two-tone single stage and two-stage, and blend requirements
• B-4.03.02 provide information to estimator regarding finish requirements such as sanding and polishing

Sub-task - B-4.04 Uses paint manufacturers’ software and equipment.

Key Competencies

• B-4.04.01 retrieve information such as colour formula, technical data sheets (TDS), MSDS and information electronically
• B-4.04.02 use applicable manufacturers’ mixing system to meet colour and product mixing requirements