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Title
Carry out basic marine fibreglass repairs
Level
4
Credits
4
Purpose
This unit standard is for people in the power boat servicing
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to
demonstrate knowledge of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) as
used on boat hulls, and carry out fibreglass repairs to boat
hulls.
Classification
Motor Industry > Power Boat Systems
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and amendments are to be consulted and followed where
applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992.
2
Reference to suitable equipment and material means industry approved equipment
and material that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to
complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe
working practices.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) as used on boat hulls.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Reasons for osmosis and the blistering of the Gelcoat are described according
to boat maintenance manual descriptions.
Range
1.2
poor moulding procedures and incomplete curing, continuous
immersion in water, chemical reaction, damage.
Causes of delamination are determined.
Range
stress, overloading, improper layup, water saturation.
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(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
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1.3
Types of Gelcoat damage are recognised.
Range
1.4
stress, impact, scratching, abrasions.
Limits and method of repair to cosmetic damage are identified.
Range
1.5
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cosmetic damage – light abrasions, scratches and cracks that
have not extended down into the fibreglass laminate.
Gelcoat maintenance requirements are described according to boat
maintenance manual descriptions.
Range
boat out of direct sunlight when not in use, waxing, washing down
the boat with fresh water after use, adhering to boat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Outcome 2
Carry out fibreglass repairs to boat hulls.
Range
cosmetic damage, sealing skin fittings, transom holes.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
2.2
personal safety, safety of others, equipment and boat safety.
Type of hull damage is identified.
Range
stress, impact, scratching, abrasion.
2.3
Method of repair is determined according to boat manufacturer’s specifications.
2.4
Suitable equipment and material are selected and used to enable repairs to be
carried out.
2.5
Repairs and sealing are carried out according to company requirements and
health and safety legislation.
Replacement information
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
23935 and unit standard 23936.
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This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 February 1999
31 December 2016
Revision
2
16 April 2003
31 December 2016
Review
3
21 September 2007
31 December 2016
Rollover
4
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Rollover
5
18 February 2016
31 December 2020
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, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, 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.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Conesnt and Moderation Requirements (CMR). 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.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016