NZQA registered unit standard
26080 version 2
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of adhesives and sealants used in
automotive reglazing
Level
3
Credits
Purpose
3
This theory-based entry-level unit standard is for people
working in the automotive reglazing industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of adhesives and sealants used in automotive
reglazing.
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.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard include – Land Transport Rule: Vehicle
Repair 1998 (Rule 34001); Land Transport Rule: Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and
Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012/1); Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards
Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1), available at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of adhesives and sealants used in automotive reglazing.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Types of adhesives are identified and described in terms of their uses.
Range
1.2
adhesives include – urethanes, sealants, bonding agents.
Principles of how adhesives cure are described in terms of the adhesive
manufacturer’s specifications.
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Organisation
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NZQA registered unit standard
principles include – single pack, two pack. air curing, heat curing,
chemical reaction, elastic bonding, light curing.
Range
1.3
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Tools and equipment suitable for using with adhesives and sealants are
identified.
tools and equipment include – sealer gun, cartridge, tube, cleaning
solvent.
Range
1.4
Safety precautions when working with adhesives and sealants are identified in
terms of manufacturer’s specifications and legislative requirements.
1.5
Procedures for bonding glass to the vehicle are described in terms of the
adhesive manufacturer’s specifications.
1.6
Procedures for maintaining tools and equipment used with adhesives and
sealants are described in terms of worksite requirements.
1.7
Techniques for applying adhesives are described in terms of the adhesive
manufacturer’s specifications and worksite requirements.
1.8
Types of primers are described in terms of their uses and applicability to
automotive reglazing.
1.9
Techniques for preparing for priming are described in terms of worksite
requirements.
techniques include – silicone removal, cleaning.
Range
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 November 2009
31 December 2017
Review
2
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.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
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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 (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