This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut and polish the painted surface of vehicle body panels. This unit involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types of vehicle paint surfaces and finishes, cutting and polishing vehicle panels, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.

This unit applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context.

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