2007/2008 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.

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36 weeks		 Automotive Body Repair I, II, III (Non-Certified)
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
• 001 Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
• 002 Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
  Participating in the Student Organization
• 004 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• 005 Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
• 006 Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Practicing Safety Precautions
• 007 Identify and demonstrate precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• 008 Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the "right-to-know law."
• 009 Inspect spray environment.
• 010 Select and use the NIOSH-approved personal sanding respirator.
• 011 Select and use the NIOSH-approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system.
• 012 Select and use personal safety equipment.
  Preparing the Surface
• 013 Inspect, remove, store, and replace exterior trim and molding.
• 014 Wash entire vehicle with soap and water; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants.
• 015 Inspect and identify substrate, type of finish, and surface condition.
• 016 Remove paint finish.
• 017 Dry or wet sand areas to be refinished.
• 018 Featheredge broken areas to be refinished.
• 019 Apply metal treatment or primer.
• 020 Mask trim and protect other areas that will not be refinished.
• 021 Mix primer, primer-surfacer, or primer-sealer.
• 022 Apply primer onto surface of repaired area.
• 023 Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections.
• 024 Dry or wet sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied.
• 025 Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied.
• 026 Remove dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas.
• 027 Clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution.
• 028 Apply sealer to the area being refinished.
• 029 Scuff sand to remove nibs or imperfections from a sealer.
• 030 Apply stone chip-resistant coating.
• 031 Restore corrosion-resistant coatings, caulking, and seam sealers to repaired areas.
• 032 Prepare adjacent panels for blending.
  Operating Spray Gun and Related Equipment
• 033 Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, and spray environment).
• 034 Check and adjust spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) or LVLP (low volume, low pressure) guns.
• 035 Set-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjust, and test spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves.
  Mixing, Matching, and Applying Paint
• 036 Determine type and color of paint already on vehicle by manufacturer's vehicle information label.
• 037 Shake, stir, reduce, catalyze/activate, and strain paint.
• 038 Use spray techniques to apply the finish.
  039 Apply selected product on test and let-down panel.
  040 Apply single stage topcoat for refinishing.
  041 Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending or partial refinishing.
  042 Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing.
  043 Denib, buff, and polish finishes.
  044 Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished.
• 045 Determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures.
  046 Refinish rigid, semi-rigid and flexible plastic parts.
  047 Clean, condition, and refinish vinyl (e.g., upholstery, dashes, and tops).
  048 Apply multi-stage (tricoat) coats for panel blending or overall refinishing.
• 049 Identify and mix paint using a formula.
  050 Identify poor hiding colors; correct the condition.
  051 Tint color using formula to achieve a blendable match.
  052 Research and identify alternative color formula to achieve a blendable match.
  Identifying Paint Defects - Causes and Cures
  053 Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  054 Identify blushing (milky or hazy formation); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  055 Identify a dry spray appearance in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  056 Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater-like openings) in the finish; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  057 Identify lifting; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  058 Identify clouding (mottling and streaking in metallic finishes); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  059 Identify orange peel; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  060 Identify overspray; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  061 Identify solvent popping in freshly painted surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 062 Identify sags and runs in paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 063 Identify sanding marks (sandscratch swelling); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  064 Identify contour mapping (shrinking and splitting) while finish is drying; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  065 Identify color difference (off-shade); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  066 Identify tape tracking; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  067 Identify low gloss condition; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  068 Identify paint cracking (crowsfeet or line-checking and micro-checking); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 069 Identify rust spots; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 070 Identify poor adhesion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  071 Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  072 Identify water spotting; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 073 Identify finish damage caused by bird droppings, tree sap, and other natural causes; correct the condition.
  074 Identify finish damage caused by airborne contaminants (acids, soot, and other industry-related causes); correct the condition.
• 075 Identify die-back conditions (dulling of the paint film showing haziness); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 076 Identify chalking (oxidation); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  077 Identify bleed-through (staining); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  078 Identify pin-holing; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
  079 Identify buffing-related imperfections (swirl marks and wheel burns); correct the condition.
  080 Identify pigment flotation (color change through film build); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
• 081 Measure mil thickness.
  Applying Final Detailing
• 082 Apply decals, transfers, tapes, woodgrains, and pinstripes (painted and taped).
• 083 Buff and polish finish to remove defects as required.
• 084 Clean interior, exterior, and glass.
• 085 Clean body openings (door jambs and edges).
• 086 Remove overspray.
  Using Metal Finishing and Body Filling
• 087 Remove paint from the damaged area of a body panel.
• 088 Locate and reduce surface irregularities on a damaged body panel.
• 089 Demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques.
• 090 Mix body filler.
• 091 Apply body filler; shape during curing.
• 092 Rough sand-cured body filler to contour; finish sanding.
  Preparing for the Automotive Body Repair Career
• 093 Research opportunities in the automotive body repair field.
  094 Prepare portfolio of current skills.
• 095 Identify the basic construction of the auto body.
  096 Demonstrate comprehension of additional ASE areas.
  097 Identify standards for structural analysis and damage repair.
• 098 Identify standards for non-structural analysis and damage repair (body components).
  099 Identify ASE standards for mechanical and electrical components.