NZQA registered unit standard
5775 version 5
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Title
Remove and replace motor vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the motor industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to remove and
store an air bag, fit an air bag module in a vehicle, remove a
seatbelt pre-tensioner from a vehicle, and fit a seatbelt pretensioner.
Classification
Motor Industry > Vehicle Bodywork
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 22800, Describe safe working practices and precautions
on vehicles equipped with air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners;
and Unit 24000, Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle
restraint systems; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Evidence presented for assessment against this unit standard must be consistent
with safe working practices and be in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s
specifications, service information, company and legislative requirements (this
includes the knowledge and/or use of suitable tools and equipment).
2
Legislation, regulations and/or industry standards relevant to this unit standard
include but are not limited to the current version of including updated amendments to,
and replacements of – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Health
and Safety at Work Act 2015; Resource Management Act 1991; Land Transport
Rules: Frontal Impact 2001, Rule 32006/1; Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002,
Rule 32011.
3
Land Transport Rules are available online at https://www.nzta.govt.nz.
4
Definitions
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and
procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality
specifications and legislative requirements.
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Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a
vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing
procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and
descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This may be accessed from the
manufacturer.
Suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are
recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task in a
professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Remove and store an air bag.
Range
either a deployed air bag or an air bag that has not been deployed.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Steering is set in the straight ahead position before removal of the air bag, and
the battery terminals are disconnected.
1.2
Air bag module is removed without damage to vehicle.
1.3
Air bag components are checked for damage and new components are
procured to enable them to be replaced in accordance with vehicle
manufacturer specifications.
Range
1.4
Air bag module is stored in accordance with service information and legislative
requirements.
Range
1.5
may include but is not limited to – sensors, diagnosis unit, air bag
module, harness connectors, clock spring, steering wheel, steering
column, body wiring harness.
new, existing; clean dry cool area; no water, oil, grease, or
contamination on air bag; temperature under 80°C; sealed bag.
Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 2
Fit an air bag module in a vehicle.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Air bag components are checked for damage, and damaged components are
replaced and operation checked.
Range
may include but is not limited to – sensors, diagnosis unit, air bag
module, harness connectors, clock spring, steering wheel, steering
column, body wiring harness, intermediate joint.
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2.2
Retaining bolts, nuts, and fixings for air bag and diagnostic system are replaced
or reused.
2.3
Air bag module is fitted without damage to vehicle in accordance with service
information. All systems are checked and operate in accordance with vehicle
manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.
Range
2.4
includes but is not limited to – no binding wiring, clock spring
tension, warning light operation, battery terminals connected,
wiring connected, locking device set, self-diagnostic system.
Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 3
Remove a seatbelt pre-tensioner from a vehicle.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Parts and fittings that interfere with seatbelt pre-tensioner removal are removed
Range
may include but is not limited to – trim, belt, sensor, seat anchor.
3.2
Seatbelt pre-tensioner is removed without damage to vehicle in accordance with
service information, and is stored or disposed of.
3.3
Seatbelts and buckles are checked for damage in accordance with service
information, and are replaced with compliant belts and buckles.
Range
3.4
Seatbelt anchoring points are checked for damage.
Range
3.5
may include but is not limited to – damaged webbing, broken
and/or pulled threads, cut loops at belt edge, bowed webbing,
colour fading of material; retractor not locking, retractor locked,
does not retract.
no movement, no deformation.
Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 4
Fit a seatbelt pre-tensioner.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Seatbelt anchoring points and centre pillar are inspected to ensure they are
undamaged.
Range
no movement, no deformation.
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4.2
Seatbelt pre-tensioner is fitted in accordance with service information and
legislative requirements.
4.3
Parts and fittings are fitted.
may include but is not limited to – trim, belt, sensor, seats, anchor.
Range
4.4
Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Planned review date
31 December 2021
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
29 January 1996
31 December 2018
Review
2
20 December 1998
31 December 2018
Revision
3
16 October 2003
31 December 2018
Review
4
26 November 2007
31 December 2018
Review
5
21 April 2016
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0014
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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