NZQA registered unit standard
22348 version 3
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Title
Repair chipped and cracked automotive glass
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This entry-level unit standard is for people working in the
automotive reglazing industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to
repair automotive glass; repair chipped and cracked automotive
glass; and clean work areas and maintain glass repair
equipment.
Classification
Glass and Glazing > Automotive Reglazing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Worksite 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 – company specifications and procedures, work
instructions, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, legislative
requirements.
Manufacturer’s specifications – refer to industry requirements that relate to the
products being supplied or used.
Materials and equipment – refer to industry approved materials 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.
Personal protective equipment – refers to equipment designed for the protection of
eyes, hands, feet, and hair.
2
Legislation and standards relevant to this unit standard include – Health and Safety
in Employment Act 1992; Resource Management Act 1991; Land Transport Rule:
Vehicle Repair 1998 (Rule 34001); Land Transport Rule: Glazing, Windscreen Wipe
and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012/1); and their subsequent amendments,
available at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/; AS/NZS 2366.1:1999 Windscreen repairs –
Repair procedures; and AS/NZS 2366.2:1999 Windscreen repairs – Repair systems,
available at http://www.standards.co.nz.
3
Range
Evidence is required of a minimum of three repairs of chipped and one repair of
cracked automotive glass.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
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22348 version 3
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Resources include Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM), New Zealand
Transport Agency, available at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to repair automotive glass.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Feasibility of repair is evaluated to determine whether the glass should be
repaired or replaced in accordance with AS/NZ 2366.1:1999.
1.2
Job requirements are determined from the job specifications and the glass
manufacturer’s specifications in terms of method to be used, and materials and
equipment required.
Range
job specifications include – window size, shape and position;
materials; VIRM glazing requirements; maintaining vehicle
structural integrity.
1.3
Vehicle preparation requirements are determined in accordance with the glass
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.4
Health and safety requirements are identified in terms of personal protective
equipment, materials and equipment requirements.
1.5
Materials and equipment required for the repair are selected in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.6
Procedures for minimising waste material are identified in accordance with
worksite requirements.
Outcome 2
Repair chipped and cracked automotive glass.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Material specifications are identified and checked against the job requirements.
2.2
Chipped and cracked automotive glass is repaired in accordance with the job
requirements.
2.3
Repair is completed without causing damage to glass, equipment, vehicle or
injury to personnel.
2.4
Vehicle and/or glass is cleaned and prepared for customer vehicle collection in
accordance with worksite requirements.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22348 version 3
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2.5
Warranty and safety information is communicated to the vehicle owner in
accordance with legislative and worksite requirements.
2.6
Repair is documented in accordance with worksite requirements.
Outcome 3
Clean work areas and maintain glass repair equipment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Waste and scrap materials are removed from the work area and disposed of in
accordance with worksite requirements.
3.2
Work area is cleaned and inspected and left in a safe and serviceable condition
in accordance with worksite requirements.
3.3
Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and
worksite requirements.
3.4
Work area is maintained in a safe and serviceable condition in accordance with
worksite requirements.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 April 2006
31 December 2013
Review
2
20 November 2009
31 December 2017
Review
3
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0048
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.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22348 version 3
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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 (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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
info@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016