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PMBTECH405E Current

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair composite products in post-production that have cosmetic or structural damage.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to the technician understanding that the scope of the damaged structure dictates the application of the composites materials technology for the repair method.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Competency Field
Technical – Composites

What You'll Learn

1. Assess the product and damage

  • Determine scope of repair required by assessing product and damage against original manufacturer or other specifications
  • Select suitable repair technique based on manufacturer and job specifications that will meet repair quality standards
  • Access and interpret testing reports and other available information detailing areas to be repaired and extent of damage
  • Assess accessibility of damaged section or sections to inform repair process
  • Assess product to identify areas requiring cosmetic and structural repair

2. Make repairs

  • Prepare product as required prior to commencing repair work
  • Make partial mould or prepare insert moulding to meet repair requirements
  • Use tapered sanding techniques to expose bonding surfaces or structural anchor points
  • Rebuild damaged area and finish surfaces to meet repair quality standards
  • Take samples for testing and inclusion with documentation

3. Review and document repairs

  • Produce accurate repair documentation that reflects repair process and outcomes
  • Review repair process and outcomes and make recommendations for process improvements to relevant personnel

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
repair damaged fibre-composites structures at least once to meet quality standards.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
repair techniques, including:
surface and part preparation
laminating, reinforcing and strengthening techniques
filling and joining techniques
surface preparation for paint, gelcoat and flowcoat
detailing for customer delivery
rectification procedures for repair of marine, automotive, aerospace, industrial and architectural mouldings
sources of product information to support repair assessment, including:
original manufacturer manual
structural repair manual
product release documentation or specifications
insurance documentation
other technical documentation
types of documentation potentially required, including:
costing
legal
insurance.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090

Foundation Skills

  • text: This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. Numeracy skills to support repair scoping and application of repair processes. Reading skills to interpret manufacturer specifications and test reports. Writing and oral communication skills to report on repair outcomes and make process improvement recommendations. Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 07 February 2026