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Title
Repair a damaged glass fibre reinforced plastic panel (GRP) using a
repair kit in the motor industry
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the motor body
industry. Those credited with this unit standard are able to:
demonstrate knowledge of glass fibre reinforced plastic; repair
a damaged glass fibre reinforced plastic panel; and smooth the
repair.
Classification
Motor Industry > Panelbeating
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;
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 guidelines', it is assumed that it is
to the same standard as the product and vehicle manufacturers' standards.
3
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 glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP).
Evidence requirements
1.1
Components that make up GRP are identified according to manufacturer's
specifications.
Range
resin, catalyst, fibreglass, cleaning solvents;
types of GRP and SMC (sheet moulded compounds).
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1.2
Principles of glass fibre reinforced plastic components are identified according
to manufacturer's specifications and company guidelines.
1.3
Uses for glass fibre reinforced plastic are identified according to manufacturer's
specifications and company guidelines.
Range
repair kits, vehicle panels and components;
temperature, humidity.
Outcome 2
Repair a damaged glass fibre reinforced plastic panel.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Tools, materials, and equipment to carry out the job are identified, and are used
according to the manufacturer's and company guidelines.
Range
sanding machines, abrasives, spreader, repair kit, container,
application tools.
2.2
Lighting and ventilation, as recommended by the materials manufacturer and
according to legislation, are provided to carry out the job, and there is no danger
to health.
2.3
Area to be repaired is identified, and the surface is prepared according to the
manufacturer's specifications without damage to adjacent panels and fittings.
Range
2.4
Resin and catalyst are mixed, and the fibre glass is applied according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
Range
2.5
pre-cleaning, gaining adhesion, no loose or ragged edges,
clamping.
temperature, humidity.
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
Smooth the repair.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Tools, equipment, and abrasives to enable the filler to be sanded are identified
and selected.
Range
body file, orbital or dual action (DA) sander, sanding block,
abrasives, body filler.
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3.2
Filler is applied and sanded down to a smooth level surface that blends in with
the undamaged areas, and there are no deep sanding scratches or irregularities
that impair painting.
3.3
There is no damage to adjacent areas or fittings.
3.4
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.
Range
3.5
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Tools and equipment are clean and are put away and the work area is clean,
and materials are stored according to manufacturer's specifications.
Replacement information
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
23986, and unit standard 23987.
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 2020
Rollover
5
19 November 2010
31 December 2020
Rollover
6
22 August 2014
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,
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.
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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.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016