Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Vehicle Bodywork unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Motor Industry |
Vehicle Bodywork |
339, 882, 912, 945, 947, 19637, 19638, 2345, 5467, 5468, 5740, 21693, 21694, 21695, 21696, 21697, 21699, 21701, 21702, 21703, 21705, 21709, 21710, 21711, 21713, 21714, 22798, 22799, 22801, 22802, 22803, 22927, 23980, 23981, 23986, 23987, 23990, 23991, 23998, 23999, 24081, 24084, 24085, 29575, 29709, 31442, 31443, 31991, 31992 |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing (H-A-R), Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2023
Planned review date December 2027
Summary
H-A-R reviewed the motor industry unit standards for the listed unit standards above to ensure they continued to be fit-for-purpose for the motor industry.
H-A-R carried out the review to better align these unit standards to the graduate profile outcomes of the New Zealand qualifications relating to Automotive Refinishing, and Collision Repair new suite of qualifications. Various unit standards were reviewed in batches between 2020 and 2021 giving multiple ‘next review dates’ these have now been consolidated to give a next review date of 2027. Providers with consent to assess were invited for input and feedback via email. Industry and subject matter experts provided feedback and input into the review of these unit standards.
Main changes
· The ‘next review date’ was aligned to December 2027 for all the unit standards listed.
· Guidance information was updated for all standards.
· Guidance information for all Level 4 collision repair related unit standards includes note of industry bespoke vehicle structural repairer code of practice.
· Standard setting details are updated to reflect the change of standard setting body to Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council from 4 October 2021
· Unit standard 5468 is set to expire 31/12/2027. The content of 5468 requires the fitting of new vehicle accessories and this is now generally carried out by dealerships or contractors.
· Unit standard 945 set to expire 31/12/2027. The content of this unit standard has been incorporated into unit standard 29574.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2027
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Motor Industry > Vehicle Bodywork
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
399 |
Detail and groom a vehicle |
2 |
4 |
B |
882 |
Rectify faults associated with a motor vehicle body |
3 |
3 |
B |
912 |
Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body interior components |
3 |
3 |
B |
945 |
Remove and replace fixed and movable automotive glass |
3 |
8 |
D |
947 |
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle bodywork construction |
4 |
6 |
B |
5467 |
Remove and replace light vehicle bolt-on mechanical components |
3 |
8 |
B |
5468 |
Install car and light commercial vehicle accessories in the motor body industry |
3 |
3 |
D |
5740 |
Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle identification plates and specifications |
2 |
1 |
B |
19637 |
Remove and repair perforated non-structural body panel corrosion damage in the collision repair industry |
4 |
3 |
B |
19638 |
Prepare and assemble vehicle body steel components by bonding |
4 |
6 |
B |
21693 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the collision repair industry |
2 |
3 |
B |
21694 |
Mask, prime, fill and sand a panel repair in the motor body industry |
2 |
3 |
B |
21695 |
Repair panel damage and shrink a panel in the collision repair industry |
4 |
3 |
B |
21696 |
Apply finish coats of paint to a complete panel in the motor industry Apply finish coats of paint to a complete vehicle panel in the motor industry |
2 |
2 |
B |
21697 |
Demonstrate knowledge of repairing panel damage and shrinking a panel in the collision repair industry |
4 |
2 |
B |
21699 |
Prepare a painted surface and bare metal for painting in the collision repair industry |
3 |
3 |
B |
21701 |
Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts in the automotive industry |
2 |
2 |
B |
21702 |
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing a vehicle body surface for painting, feather edging and preparing bare metal |
3 |
2 |
B |
21703 |
Describe masking and primers in the collision repair industry |
2 |
2 |
B |
21705 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fillers, and filling and sanding a repair in the motor industry |
3 |
2 |
B |
21709 |
Remove and replace a bolted-on motor body panel in the automotive industry |
3 |
3 |
B |
21710 |
Prepare, apply and sand body filler for a motor body panel repair |
3 |
1 |
B |
21711 |
Demonstrate knowledge of colours and finish coats in the motor industry |
4 |
4 |
B |
21713 |
Use and maintain power tools and equipment in the motor body industry |
2 |
3 |
B |
21714 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fastening systems used in the automotive industry |
2 |
2 |
B |
22798 |
Remove and install direct glazed windscreens and side and rear glass on vehicles Remove and install direct glazed windscreen and side and rear glass on a vehicle |
4 |
6 |
B |
22799 |
Demonstrate safety precautions on vehicles fitted with air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners |
3 |
1 |
B |
22801 |
Demonstrate knowledge of adhesives and sealants used in the automotive industry |
3 |
3 |
B |
22802 |
Use adhesives and sealants for vehicle bodywork applications |
3 |
3 |
B |
22803 |
Locate and rectify vehicle interior water leaks |
4 |
2 |
B |
22927 |
Locate and rectify vehicle body rattles, vibration, and squeaks Locate and rectify vehicle body rattle, or vibration, or squeak |
4 |
3 |
B |
2345 |
Diagnose faults in heavy vehicle and equipment chassis |
4 |
3 |
B |
23980 |
Demonstrate knowledge of removing and replacing vehicle dashboard panels and adjacent fittings |
4 |
3 |
B |
23981 |
Remove and replace a vehicle dashboard panel |
4 |
5 |
B |
23986 |
Demonstrate knowledge of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and working with GRP repair kits for motor vehicles |
4 |
2 |
B |
23987 |
Repair a damaged motor vehicle panel using glass reinforced plastic (GRP) |
4 |
2 |
B |
23990 |
Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle fuel tanks and replacing fuel tanks |
3 |
2 |
B |
23991 |
Remove and replace a motor vehicle fuel tank |
3 |
2 |
B |
23998 |
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle body corrosion and anti-corrosion procedures in the collision repair industry |
3 |
4 |
B |
23999 |
Reinstate vehicle body corrosion protection in the automotive industry |
3 |
4 |
B |
24081 |
Prepare and fabricate a new motor body panel in the motor body industry |
3 |
6 |
B |
24082 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fabricating a new motor body panel in the motor body industry |
3 |
2 |
B |
24084 |
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive foams |
4 |
2 |
B |
24085 |
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive glass |
3 |
3 |
B |
29575 |
Use and maintain a spray gun to apply primer in the collision repair industry |
3 |
2 |
B |
29709 |
Describe bolted-on motor body panels and motor vehicle bumpers |
3 |
3 |
B |
31442 |
Describe All-terrain vehicle (ATV) occupant safety systems Describe All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) occupant safety systems |
3 |
2 |
B |
31443 |
Describe the effects of modifications on All-terrain vehicle (ATV) handling dynamics Describe the effects of modifications on All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) handling dynamics |
3 |
2 |
B |
31991 |
Demonstrate knowledge of joining vehicle body components |
4 |
12 |
B |
31992 |
Determine and report on the repair solutions to restore a structurally damaged vehicle to a pre-accident state |
5 |
5 |
B |