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Title
Identify and apply top coats of paint in the motor and related
industries
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the motor and
related industries. Those credited with this unit standard are
able to: demonstrate knowledge of top coats; identify top coats;
and prepare and apply top coats of paint.
Classification
Motor Industry > Vehicle Spraypainting
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and regulations (and subsequent amendments) are relevant
to this unit standard and must be followed where applicable:
– Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, 1996;
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992;
– Spray Coating Regulations, 1962;
– Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates, 1994 (OSH,
Department of Labour).
2
This unit standard applies to applying single and two pack paints relevant to the
workplace.
3
When the evidence requirements state to the 'acceptable industry standard', it is
assumed that it complies with the product and vehicle manufacturers' standards.
4
Because of the particular nature of this unit standard it is essential that assessment
be carried out in a commercial workplace under normal working conditions.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of top coats.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Purposes of finish coats are identified according to paint and vehicle
manufacturers' specifications.
Range
protection, comfort, visual.
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1.2
Types and compatibility of top coats are identified according to paint
manufacturer's specifications.
Range
1.3
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single pack, two pack;
solvent borne, water borne;
original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Colour effects of top coats are identified according to paint manufacturer's
specifications.
Range
solid colours, metallic colours, COB (clear over base), pearl, tinted
clears, graphite, special effects.
1.4
Materials that make up the top coats are identified according to paint
manufacturer's specifications.
1.5
Application techniques are identified according to paint manufacturer's
specifications and the acceptable industry standard.
Range
1.6
Instructions for use are identified according to paint manufacturer's
specifications.
Range
1.7
viscosity cup, temperature, viscosity, mixing ratios, application.
When applying top coats spray gun set ups are identified according to paint
manufacturer's specifications.
Range
1.8
during manufacture, refinish.
suction feed, gravity feed, high volume low pressure, low volume
low pressure.
When using paint materials health and safety hazards are identified according
to paint manufacturer's specifications and legislation.
Range
fire, fumes, overspray, spray mist, toxic dust.
Outcome 2
Identify top coats.
Range
single pack, two pack.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Methods of identifying top coats on surfaces are identified and carried out
according to paint manufacturer's specifications and the acceptable industry
standard.
Range
may include but are not limited to – sanding, paint codes and
labels, computer, solvent test, visual, two tone codes;
motor cycles, commercial transport, cars.
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2.2
Vehicle manufacturer's warranty conditions are identified and complied with
according to the acceptable industry standard.
2.3
Top coats are identified according to manufacturer's specifications.
Range
2.4
may include but are not limited to – single pack and two pack.
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Outcome 3
Prepare and apply top coats of paint.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Area to be painted and adjacent areas are prepared according to paint
manufacturer's specifications.
3.2
Material is identified and used according to paint and vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Range
3.3
Spray gun that enables the paint to be applied is identified and used according
to the manufacturer's specifications and the acceptable industry standard.
Range
3.4
cartridge respirator, positive pressure respirator, dust free overall,
head covering and gloves, safety glasses.
Safety requirements that relate to applying paint are complied with according to
paint manufacturer's specifications, legislation, and the acceptable industry
standard.
Range
3.6
set up, air pressure, fan adjustment, fluid adjustment.
When using top coats, safety equipment is identified and used according to
paint manufacturer's specifications, legislation, and the acceptable industry
standard.
Range
3.5
mixing ratios, reducing and/or thinning ratios, straining, measuring
stick and paint container.
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Top coats are applied according to the manufacturer's specifications and the
acceptable industry standard.
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3.7
Drying time is observed according to the manufacturer's specifications and
surface is free from defects.
Range
3.8
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dirt, runs, dryspray, heavy orange peel and uneven coating, fish
eyes, sink back.
Tools and equipment are clean and put away, the work area is clean, and
materials are stored according to manufacturer's instructions and legislation.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 5712 have been
replaced by unit standard 24008 and unit standard
24009.
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
29 January 1996
31 December 2016
Review
2
20 December 1998
31 December 2016
Revision
3
16 October 2003
31 December 2016
Review
4
26 November 2007
31 December 2016
Rollover
5
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP 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 Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP 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.
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