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Title / Repair minor vehicle panel damage without paint damage
Level / 3 / Credits / 2
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who work in the collision repair industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to remove a dent, and remove a minor dent without damaging the paintwork.
Classification / Motor Industry > Collision Repair
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1 Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Land Transport Rules.
2 Land Transport Rules are produced for the Minister of Transport by Land Transport New Zealand. These rules are available online at http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/rules/.
3 Definitions
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality specifications, and legislative requirements.
Minor vehicle panel damage refers to damage that does not require significant or extensive repairs or replacement of panels. Repairs can be carried out on the vehicle using equipment and materials that are readily available in a collision repair workshop.
Suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task in a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Prepare to remove a dent.
Performance criteria
1.1 Damage is assessed to enable panel to be returned to its original shape in accordance with company requirements.
Range sight, feel, accessibility.
1.2 Suitable tools and equipment for removing the dent and returning panel to its original shape are identified and used in accordance with company requirements.
Range may include but is not limited to – hammers, dollies, spoons, levers, sanding block, fine abrasive, cutting compound.
1.3 Parts and fittings are removed to gain access to damage, without damage to the removed parts, in accordance with company requirements.
Outcome 2
Remove a minor dent without damaging the paintwork.
Performance criteria
2.1 Dent is removed, the panel is restored to its original finish in accordance with company requirements, and the paintwork is not damaged.
2.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned in accordance with company requirements.
2.3 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task in accordance with legislative requirements.
Range personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
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 2020
Review / 2 / 20 December 1998 / 31 December 2020
Revision / 3 / 16 October 2003 / 31 December 2020
Review / 4 / 26 November 2007 / 31 December 2020
Review / 5 / 26 April 2018 / 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.
MITO New Zealand IncorporatedSSB Code 101542 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018