NZQA Expiring unit standard / 23810 version 2
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Title / Carry out a non-destructive test to determine serviceability of automotive components
Level / 3 / Credits / 2
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who work in the motor industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to test automotive components by non-destructive testing methods, and complete a non-destructive test to determine serviceability of automotive components.
Classification / Motor Industry > Automotive Workshop Engineering
Available grade / Achieved

Guidance Information

1Enactments relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Repair 1998, Rule 34001.

2Land Transport Rules are produced for the Minister of Transport by Land Transport New Zealand. These rules are available online at

3Definitions

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.

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.

4Range

Assessment against this unit standard applies to both dye penetrant and magnetic particle testing methods.

5Recommended entry information: Unit 23809, Demonstrate knowledge of non-destructive testing of automotive components.

Outcomes and performance criteria

Outcome 1

Prepare to test automotive components by non-destructive testing methods.

Performance criteria

1.1Preparation requirements are identified in accordance with the test and component manufacturer instructions and company requirements.

Rangemay include but is not limited to – determining company instructions, dismantling components, cleaning components, level and extent of checking.

1.2The automotive component is prepared ready for testing using suitable tools and equipment in accordance with the test and component manufacturer instructions and company requirements.

Outcome 2

Complete a non-destructive test to determine serviceability of automotive components.

Rangeevidence is required for one dye penetrant and one magnetic particle test.

Performance criteria

2.1Testing and inspection procedures are carried out in accordance with the test manufacturer instructions.

2.2The results of the testing and inspection procedure are documented and reported to the supervisor in accordance with company requirements.

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 / 25 June 2007 / 31 December 2020
Review / 2 / 26 April 2018 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0014

This CMR can be accessed at

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SSB Code 101542 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018