Apply fillers and foundation materials in an automotive environment
URN: IMIVPR05
Business Sectors (Suites): Vehicle Paint Refinishing
Developed by: IMI
Approved on:
2023
Overview
This standard is about identifying substrates and mixing and applying fillers and foundation materials to vehicles.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 use the appropriate personal protective equipment when carrying out the preparation and application of foundation materials
P2 protect the vehicle and its contents effectively when carrying out the preparation and application of foundation materials
P3 support the preparation and application activities by reviewing:
P3.1 foundation material dataP3.2 work instructionsP4 prepare, check and adjust all the equipment required, following manufacturer’s instructions, prior to useP5 apply the correct type of fillers and stoppers to rectify substrate defects, when necessaryP6 promptly and accurately report any unrecorded damage to substrates and ancillary equipment to the relevant person(s)
P7 mix all the foundation materials required following health and safety requirements and using:P7.1 suitable compatible materialsP7.2 the approved methodP7.3 the approved equipmentP8 apply all the foundation materials required following health and safety requirements and using:P8.1 the approved methodP8.2 the approved equipmentP9 dry and cure foundation materials following health and safety requirements and using:P9.1 the approved methodP9.2 the approved equipmentP10 ensure the finished surface is suitable to accept the next processP11 dispose of waste materials to conform with legal, environmental and workplace requirementsP12 leave tools, equipment and work environment in a clean and serviceable condition, as appropriateP13 complete all preparation and application activities within the agreed timescale and to an agreed quality control processP14 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices and personal and vehicle protection
K2 the importance of disposing of waste safely in compliance with any relevant environmental procedures and the consequences of not doing so to the business, others and the environment
K3 the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal and vehicle protective equipment when preparing and applying foundation materials
K4 the vehicle work specification agreed
K5 your workplace procedures for:
K5.1 the referral of problemsK5.2 reporting of delays to the completion of workK5.3 the use of personal protectionK6 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after preparing and applying foundation materialsK7 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progressK8 the relationship between time, cost and productivityK9 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
K10 how to prepare, check and adjust all the equipment required for the preparation and application of foundation materialsK11 how to select use and adjust measuring equipment, paint mixing and application equipment, heating and drying equipment (including spray booths), fume and dust extraction, air supply systems and air fed breathing apparatusK12 spray gun faults, their cause and their rectificationK13 how to mix and prepare foundation materialsK14 the properties of foundation materialsK15 the factors affecting the choice and use of foundation materialsK16 the principles of paint mixing and the importance of the right additive in the correct ratioK17 the curing and drying recommendations for various fillers and foundation materialsK18 how to find, interpret and use sources of information relevant to the mixing and application of foundation coatings
K19 how to condition and clean substrates prior to the application of foundation coatsK20 how to rectify substrate defectsK21 how to apply foundation coatingsK22 how to avoid application defectsK23 how to dispose of waste materials in compliance with any environmental requirements/legislation and workplace proceduresK24 how to work safely avoiding damage to vehicles, injury to yourself and injury to colleaguesK25 the importance of viscosity and its effect on the surface finishK26 the importance of cleaning and using the correct foundation material to ensure adequate adhesion of the paint systemK27 the manufacturer's approved instructions for working when applying foundation materialsK28 the implications of not following an agreed quality control process
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
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Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
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Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
IMI Ltd
Original URN
ARPO5
Relevant Occupations
Automotive Paint Technician, Engineering, Senior Automotive Paint Technician, Vehicle Trades
SOC Code
5233
Keywords
Apply; filler; foundation; topcoat; materials; substrate; automotive; environment