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Demonstrate knowledge of plastic automotive parts and painting
automotive plastics
Level
4
Credits
2
Purpose
This theory-based unit standard is for people who work in the motor industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of
plastic parts used on motor vehicles, and materials used to paint automotive
plastics and their application.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Automotive Refinishing
Status
Registered
Status date
26 November 2007
Date version published
26 November 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 24015 replaced unit
standard 5719.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited
to – 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 (Wellington: Occupational Safety and Health,
Department of Labour, 1994).
2
Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates is available online from
the Department of Labour website http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/304.shtml.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of plastic parts used on motor vehicles.
Performance criteria
1.1
Types of plastics used on motor vehicles are described in accordance with
vehicle manufacturer specifications.
Range
1.2
Plastics parts used on motor vehicles are identified in accordance with vehicle
manufacturer specifications.
Range
1.3
includes but is not limited to – thermoplastic, thermosetting; rigid,
semi-rigid, flexible; acrylonitrile-butadine-styrene (ABS),
polyethelene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
polyamide (PA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU), fibre reinforced plastic (FRP), sheet moulded
composite fibre reinforced plastic (SMCFRP), polyphenylene oxide
(PPO), thermoplastic rubber (TPR), polyurethane (PU).
solvent test, flexibility test, vehicle manufacturer specifications,
International Standards Organisation (ISO) code.
The effect of heat on the different kinds of plastics, and their heat resistance
temperatures, are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Range
baking, support when baking.
1.4
The manufacturer instructions for painting plastics are identified in accordance
with vehicle manufacturer specifications.
1.5
Health and safety hazards when using paint materials are identified in
accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.
Range
fire, fumes, overspray, spray mist, toxic dust.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used to paint automotive plastics and their
application.
Performance criteria
2.1
Materials used to paint plastics are identified in accordance with paint
manufacturer specifications.
Range
cleaners, masking materials, plastic primers, additives, sealers,
texture finishes, paints, solvents.
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2.2
Importance of using materials specified by the manufacturer is explained in
accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Range
2.3
Importance of removing the release agent from plastic before painting is
identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Range
2.4
providing flexibility, anti-static, adhesive properties; preventing
cracking and chipping; voiding manufacturer warranty.
paint adhesion, types of cleaners.
Effects and application of plastic additives on plastic parts are described in
accordance with paint manufacturer specifications.
Range
curing, substrate, drying times.
Please note
Providers must be 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 accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation 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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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