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Use vehicle unibody, chassis alignment equipment, and measuring
systems
Level 3
Credits 7
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 vehicle
alignment systems; use an alignment system; demonstrate knowledge of
measuring systems; and use measuring systems.
Subfield Motor Industry
Domain Panelbeating
Status Expiring
Status date 26 November 2007
Date version published 26 November 2007
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place
before the expiry date set out below.
Expiry date 31 December 2011
Entry information Open.
Replacement information This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
23978, and unit standard 23979.
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.
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Special 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);
- Ozone Layer Protection Act, 1996.
2 When the performance criteria 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.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle alignment systems.
Performance criteria
1.1 Purposes of vehicle alignment systems are identified according to
manufacturer's specifications.
Range unibody alignment, chassis alignment.
1.2 Principles of alignment systems are identified in line with manufacturer's
specifications.
Range in-floor straightening systems, bench straightening systems, rack
straightening systems, pulling towers.
1.3 Principles of pulling are identified according to vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations and company guidelines.
Range single pull, multiple pull, stress relieving.
1.4 Safety instructions when using alignment systems are identified according to
company policy and manufacturer's specifications.
1.5 When using body aligning equipment the importance of using manufacturer's
specifications is identified according to company guidelines.
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Element 2
Use an alignment system.
Performance criteria
2.1 Types and location of metals on the vehicle are identified according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications.
Range mild steel, high strength steel, ultra-high strength steel, galvanised
steel, aluminium;
tensile strength, yield strength.
2.2 Direction of impact and the amount of direct and indirect damage are identified.
Range full frontal, side, angle, rear end, roll over.
2.3 Anchoring points and methods of anchoring are identified according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications.
Range chains, pinch welds, cross tubes;
anchor pots on floor, floor grid, bench, rack, dedicated and/or
universal jig.
2.4 Pulling clamps are attached to areas specified by the vehicle manufacturer, and
the damage is pulled out according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and
company guidelines.
Range single pull, multiple pull, no tearing of metal.
2.5 Body measurements are according to manufacturer's specifications.
2.6 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.
Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge of measuring systems.
Performance criteria
3.1 Measuring systems are identified according to manufacturer's specifications.
Range may include but not limited to – tape measure, tram bar, centring
gauges;
dedicated jigs, universal measuring systems, laser systems,
computerised systems.
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3.2 Purposes of measuring systems are identified according to manufacturer's
specifications.
Range unibody alignment, chassis alignment.
3.3 Principles of measuring systems are identified according to manufacturer's
specifications.
Range datum, centre line, symmetrical and asymmetrical dimensions,
upper body dimensions, three dimensional checking.
Element 4
Use measuring systems.
Performance criteria
4.1 Measuring points on a vehicle are identified, and used according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications.
4.2 Measuring systems are used according to manufacturer's specifications.
Range tape measure, tram bar, centring gauges;
any one of – dedicated jigs, universal measuring systems, laser
systems, computerised systems.
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.
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