Field           Planning and Construction

 

Review of Masonry unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Masonry

 

Monumental Masonry

30399-30403

Stonemasonry

30391 – 30398, 30404 – 30418, 30420

 

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               September 2023

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2028

 

Summary

 

The review of five unit standards in the Monumental Masonry domain and 24 unit standards in the Stonemasonry domain was initiated due to the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) with strands in Monumental Masonry, Construction Stonemasonry, and Natural Stone Fixtures and Fittings (with optional strands in Banker Masonry, and Conservation and Preservation) [Ref: 2737-2] which was published in July 2021. The unit standards required updating to better reflect industry requirements.

 

Consultation was conducted from November 2022 to January 2023 with providers who have consent to assess, industry peak bodies, Stonemason’s Association, and New Zealand Master Monumental Mason’s Association, and industry representation. Wider industry consultation and input was provided during the qualification review in 2021, and the technical advisory group recommended changes to the unit standards to align with industry practice and the updated qualification.

 

Main changes

 

·      Titles of 16 unit standards have been updated to better align with the content.  

·      Guidance information section and references have been updated for currency and to better reflect industry requirements.

·      Minor wording changes to all unit standards to reflect industry skill and knowledge expectations more precisely.

·      Credit values have been modified for 11 unit standards to more accurately reflect the learning and assessment hours.

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is 31 December 2028

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

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

 

Planning and Construction > Masonry > Monumental Masonry

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

30399

Complete permit requirements for monumental masonry

4

4

5

B

30400

Design memorials

Design monumental memorials

4

11

10

B

30401

Create memorials

Create monumental memorials

4

30

B

30402

Install memorials

Install monumental memorials

4

30

B

30403

Repair and refurbish monumental masonry

Repair and refurbish monumental memorials

4

25

B

 

Planning and Construction > Masonry > Stonemasonry

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

30391

Use mathematics for stonemasonry projects

Use mathematics for stonemasonry work

4

6

B

30392

Use and maintain tools and equipment for stonemasonry

4

6

5

B

30393

Apply legislative frameworks to stonemasonry operations

4

7

5

B

30394

Read, interpret and apply working drawings and specifications for stonemasonry projects

Read, interpret and apply working drawings and specifications for stonemasonry work

4

7

B

30395

Plan and communicate for stonemasonry work

Plan and communicate to complete a programme of works for stonemasonry

4

4

5

B

30396

Select stone

Select stone for use in stonemasonry work

4

7

B

30397

Process stone

Process stone for use in stonemasonry work

4

8

B

30398

Understand non-stone materials used for stonemasonry

Demonstrate knowledge of non-stone materials used for stonemasonry

4

2

B

30404

Comply with consent requirements for construction stonemasonry

4

4

B

30405

Understand science for construction stonemasonry

Demonstrate knowledge of science in a construction stonemasonry context

4

6

B

30406

Set-out for construction stonemasonry

4

12

B

30407

Place foundations for construction stonemasonry

4

8

B

30408

Install stone cladding

Install stone cladding for buildings

4

26

25

B

30409

Lay stone flooring and/or paving

Lay stone flooring and paving

4

22

20

B

30410

Construct landscaping and architectural features in stone

4

22

25

B

30411

Construct dry stone elements

Construct dry stone structures

4

22

20

B

30412

Construct structural elements in stone

Construct structural stonemasonry

4

22

25

B

30413

Repair and refurbish construction stonemasonry

4

16

15

B

30414

Create natural stone fixtures and fittings

4

15

B

30415

Install natural stone fixtures and fittings

4

35

B

30416

Repair and refurbish natural stone fixtures and fittings

4

10

B

30417

Deep carve stone for banker masonry

4

40

B

30418

Conserve and restore stonemasonry

Conserve, preserve and restore stonemasonry

4

40

B

30420

Maintain the professional standards of the stonemasonry industry as a stonemasonry trade professional

Maintain the professional standards of the stonemasonry industry as a trade professional

4

15

B