NZQA Expiring unit standard 8300 version 6 Page 1 of 6 Title Repair a seat in the motor trimming industry Level 3 Credits 6 Purpose This unit standard is for people who work in the motor trimming industry. Those credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of vehicle seats; repair the seat components; repair damaged seat cover; and repair a broken, twisted seat frame and bent runners. Classification Motor Industry > Motor Trimming Available grade Achieved Entry information Critical health and safety prerequisites Unit 8299, Identify, use, and store materials, and make a template, in the motor trimming industry, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Explanatory notes 1 The following legislation and regulations (and subsequent amendments) are relevant to this unit standard and must be followed where applicable: – Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992; – Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations, 1990 and Guide to Vehicle Standards (MOT Guides 1 and 2), (available from Standards New Zealand, telephone 04 498 5991). 2 When the evidence requirements state company policy, it is assumed that it is in line with the vehicle manufacturer's repair standards. NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) SSB Code 101542 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 8300 version 6 Page 2 of 6 Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle seats. Evidence requirements 1.1 Types of seats are identified according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.2 Components that make up the seat are identified according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.3 foam rubber, foam plastic, horse hair, felts, tetron, waddings. Types of seat covers and materials are identified according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.7 zigzag, tension, puma flex, coil, Pirelli web. Types of paddings are identified according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.6 metal frame, tubular, sheet steel, timber, fibre glass. Types of springs used on vehicle seats are identified according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.5 frame, recliner mechanism, adjustment mechanisms, springs, arm rest, lumbar support, headrests, belt restraint, electric mechanisms and wiring, hydraulic; paddings, webbings, rubber platforms, cover. Seat frame construction is identified according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. Range 1.4 bench, bucket, folding. bench, bucket; vinyl, cloth, leather. Method of seat attachment to vehicle is identified according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and legislation. Range car, light and heavy commercial vehicles. NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) SSB Code 101542 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 8300 version 6 Page 3 of 6 Outcome 2 Repair the seat components. Range springs repaired and/or replaced; webbings, support systems replaced; paddings repaired and refitted or replaced. Evidence requirements 2.1 Tools and equipment are identified, and are used according to the tool and equipment manufacturers' specifications. Range pliers, spanners, sockets, screwdrivers, shears, knife, side cutters, rule, sewing machine. 2.2 Seat is removed from the vehicle according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and legislation. 2.3 Seat cover and arm rest are removed according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and are not damaged. 2.4 Fault is identified, and the seat is repaired according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and company policy. 2.5 Seat cover is refitted according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and is not damaged. Range 2.6 pleats, flutes, stitching, piping aligned, marks aligned, no wrinkles. Seat operates according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications. Range secure to vehicle, slides freely, tilts, lumbar support, height adjustment. 2.7 Tools and equipment are clean and put away in their place according to company policy. 2.8 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task. Range personal safety, safety to other people, environmental safety; vehicle safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety. NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) SSB Code 101542 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 8300 version 6 Page 4 of 6 Outcome 3 Repair damaged seat cover. Evidence requirements 3.1 Damage is assessed, and method of repair is decided according to material and seat manufacturers' specifications, customer requirements, and company policy. Range 3.2 reason for damage; replace panel, patch panel, matching material, repair foam types; pattern, stitching, pleating, piping, quilting, fluting, padding. Tools and equipment are identified, and are used according to the tool and equipment manufacturers' specifications. Range shears, square, measuring tape, sewing machine, needle, thread, chalk, chinograph. 3.3 Seat cover is removed from frame to enable it to be repaired according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specification and company policy. 3.4 Seat cover design and pattern are identified, and materials are procured according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and customer requirements. Range vinyl, cloth, leather. 3.5 Defects in fabric are identified and omitted according to company policy. 3.6 Template that enables the cover to be repaired is created, if necessary, and is according to specification. 3.7 Material is laid out, measured, marked out, and cut, and all measurements are according to specification and company policy. Range 3.8 Material is assembled and stitched according to specification, and there are no breaks in the stitching, and no difference in pattern between the repair and cover. Range 3.9 matching pattern, pile consistency. sewing machine, hand sewing; piping, fluting, seaming, quilting; stitching even, joints flat and even; allowance of +/- 2mm. Unused materials are stored according to material manufacturer's specifications and company policy. NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) SSB Code 101542 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 3.10 8300 version 6 Page 5 of 6 Cover is fitted on frame, and fits according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specification. Range pleats, stitching, piping aligned, marks aligned, no wrinkles, matching pattern. 3.11 Tools and equipment are clean, and put away in their place according to company policy. 3.12 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task. Range personal safety, safety to other people, environmental safety; vehicle safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety. Outcome 4 Repair a broken, twisted seat frame and bent runners. Evidence requirements 4.1 Tools and equipment that enable the job to be carried out are identified and used according to the tool and equipment manufacturers' specifications. Range sockets, spanners, screwdrivers, hammer, welding plant. 4.2 Seat is removed from the vehicle according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications, and there is no damage to adjacent parts, wiring, or fittings. 4.3 Seat cover and padding are removed and stored, and are not damaged. 4.4 Damage on frame is identified, and the viability of repairing or replacing the frame is decided according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and legislation. Range 4.5 broken frame, twisted frame. Frame is repaired, and corrosion protection is applied according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and legislation. Range welding and reinforcing, twisted frame straightened; replacement frame of the same type. 4.6 Seat cover and padding are refitted according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications, and are not damaged. 4.7 Runners are repaired and operate according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications. 4.8 Seat operates according to seat and vehicle manufacturers' specifications. 4.9 Tools and equipment are clean and put away in their place according to company policy. NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) SSB Code 101542 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 4.10 8300 version 6 Page 6 of 6 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task. Range personal safety, safety to other people, environmental safety; vehicle safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety. Replacement information This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23520 and unit standard 23521. 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 21 August 1996 31 December 2016 Revision 2 14 November 2000 31 December 2016 Revision 3 16 October 2003 31 December 2016 Review 4 26 March 2007 31 December 2016 Rollover 5 19 November 2010 31 December 2016 Rollover 6 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