Repair minor paint defects on automotive vehicles
URN: IMIVPR06
Business Sectors (Suites): Vehicle Paint Refinishing
Developed by: IMI
Approved on:
2023
Overview
This standard is about conducting repairs to minor paint defects on automotive vehicles.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 use the appropriate personal protective equipment when carrying out the repair of minor paint defects
P2 protect the vehicle and its contents effectively when carrying out the repair of minor paint defects
P3 identify any defects and their cause with the correct rectification process
P4 support repair activities by reviewing:
P4.1 product dataP4.2 work instructionsP5 prepare, check and adjust all the tools and equipment required, following manufacturer's instructions, prior to useP6 correct defects using the approved tools, equipment and materials following:P6.1 manufacturer’s instructionsP6.2 the correct methods and techniquesP6.3 health and safety requirementsP7 ensure the paint surface finish produced is free from contamination and defectsP8 dispose of waste materials to conform with legal, environmental and workplace requirementsP9 leave tools, equipment and work environment in a clean and serviceable condition, as appropriateP10 complete all paint repair activities within the agreed timescale and to an agreed quality control processP11 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 and in compliance with environmental requirements 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 repairing minor paint defects
K4 the vehicle work specification agreed and how to interpret product manufacturer's instructions
K5 your workplace procedures for:
K5.1 the referral of problemsK5.2 reporting of delays to the completion of workK5.3 personal protectionK6 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after repairing minor paint defectsK7 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress or delaysK8 the relationship between time, cost and productivityK9 how to prepare, check and adjust all the tools and equipment required for the repair of minor paint defectsK10 how to use polishing machines, denibbing blocks and flatting equipmentK11 how to select, prepare and use compounds, flatting papers, polishes, pre-prepared paints and glazesK12 the factors affecting the choice and use of materialsK13 how to identify the existing paint surface finish on which the defect has occurredK14 how to identify minor paint defects, their cause and method(s) of rectification suitable for the paint surface finishK15 how to carry out flatting, burnishing, polishing and touch-in techniques to correct minor paint defectsK16 how to prevent further paint damage during rectificationK17 how to dispose of waste materials in compliance with any environmental requirements/legislation and workplace proceduresK18 how to work safely avoiding damage to vehicles, personal injury and injury to colleaguesK19 the importance of cleaning prior to and after paint rectification work
K20 the importance of keeping equipment and materials clean and free from contamination during rectification workK21 the implications of not following an agreed quality control process
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
IMI Ltd
Original URN
ARPO6
Relevant Occupations
Automotive Paint Technician, Engineering, Senior Automotive Paint Technician, Vehicle Trades
SOC Code
5233
Keywords
Repair; paint; defects; automotive; vehicles; minor