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Level 2
Perform engineering drilling operations using a pedestal type drilling machine
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 11662, unit standard 11663, and unit standard 11664 replaced unit standard 2700.
11661 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is an introductory unit standard for mechanical engineering related trades. It covers drilling operations, using a pedestal type drilling machine and is intended for assessment in a workplace or simulated workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, drilling operations, and verify hole sizes and positions.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing basic engineering turning operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 11661, unit standard 11663, and unit standard 11664 replaced unit standard 2700.
11662 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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This unit standard covers basic engineering turning operations with a centre lathe, with tools that require sharpening or have interchangeable inserts. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for, and perform, basic turning operations, and measure components.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing basic engineering milling operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 11661, unit standard 11662, and unit standard 11664 replaced unit standard 2700.
11663 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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This unit standard covers basic mechanical engineering milling operations, milling parallel to the surface of the working piece. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for, and perform, basic milling operations, and measure components.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing basic engineering surface grinding operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 11661, unit standard 11662 and unit standard 11663 replaced unit standard 2700.
11664 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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This unit standard covers basic engineering surface grinding of flat parallel surfaces, using machines with either horizontal or vertical spindles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for, and perform, basic surface grinding operations, and measure components.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Operate and monitor a production engineering machine
Version 8
2699 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard covers operation and monitoring of one of a wide range of engineering production machines used in the manufacture of components in a production environment. People credited with this standard are able to prepare to operate a production engineering machine; operate a machine and monitor production process; and remove and store products.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of programming and operating CNC lathes and machining centres
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22909.
30276 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This is an entry level unit standard intended for people preparing to work in mechanical engineering trades. It is intended to be assessed off job, under supervision. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of programming and operating principles of CNC lathes and machining centres; and operate a CNC lathe or machining centre to produce a component.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 3
Manufacture single stage tooling for industry
Version 4
18542 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, covers manufacture of a single stage tool, typically used in pressing, forming, or plastics moulding operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan for the manufacture of single stage tooling; machine and assemble single stage tooling to specifications; and confirm operation of single stage tooling and complete documentation.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of manually controlled machining operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
22908 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard covers principles and application of drilling, turning, milling, and grinding operations using manually controlled machines. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of machine components, cutting tools, and cutting speed and feed rate; and perform manually controlled machining operations.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of setting and operating CNC engineering machines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 30276.
22909 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard covers principles and practical application of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine setting and operation. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of CNC machines, and set and operate CNC machines.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce a part program for a CNC engineering lathe or machining centre
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2711.
22910 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people training to become mechanical engineering machinists. People credited with this unit standard are able to produce a part programme for a CNC lathe or machining centre.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of toolmaking principles
Version 3
22911 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is for people training to work in mechanical engineering trades where precision tools are made. It covers the principles of making precision tools for modern metal and plastics production machinery. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of press toolmaking, toolmaking for plastics, pressure diecasting, jigs and fixtures, and limit gauges.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing reciprocating cutting operations
Version 8
2701 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard covers production of components to specified surface finish and tolerances using operations such as shaping or slotting. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform reciprocating cutting operations, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing engineering grinding operations
Version 8
2712 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for workplace assessment and covers surface and cylindrical grinding operations to produce components to specified tolerances and finish. It may involve a centreless machine. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, grinding operations, and verify grinding accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set manually operated production engineering machines
Version 8
2713 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers setting of manually operated machinery in a mechanical engineering production environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to set, and set, production engineering machines, measure sample components, and monitor production engineering machine operation.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing engineering turning operations
Version 8
2714 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for workplace assessment and covers engineering turning operations with a range of tools and accessories to produce components to specified tolerances. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, turning operations, and verify turning accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing engineering milling operations
Version 9
2715 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for workplace assessment and covers engineering milling operations with a range of tools and accessories to produce components to specified tolerances. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, milling operations, and verify milling accuracy.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set up and operate a CNC engineering lathe or machining centre
Version 1
30273 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work in machining roles. People credited with this unit standard are able to set up and operate a CNC engineering lathe or machining centre.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Perform milling and turning operations in mechanical engineering
Version 1
30281 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for general purpose machining across mechanical engineering trades. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, milling, and turning operations, and verify dimensional accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of keys and pins
Version 1
30666 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work in engineering trade roles that require fitting of keys and pins. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of keys and pins, check key and keyway assembly dimensions, check pin and pin hole assembly dimensions, and fit keys and pins.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set up and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machinery in an engineering environment
Version 1
40037 Skill Standard 20 Credits
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 4
Manufacture multi-stage tooling for industry
Version 4
18543 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, covers manufacture of a multi-stage tool, typically used in plastics moulding, pressing, or forming operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan for the manufacture of multi-stage tooling; machine and assemble multi-stage tooling; confirm operation of multi-stage tooling, and complete documentation.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Select and use advanced material cutting tools in engineering machining
Version 4
18544 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, covers advanced cutting tooling such as high speed, long life, multi-insert, and special material tooling. People credited with this unit standard are able to select and prepare to use advanced material cutting tools, and perform machining operations using advanced material cutting tools.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Program a 3-axis CNC machining centre
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 2719.
18616 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work in CNC machining roles. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to program, and program, a 3-axis CNC machining centre.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Program a 2-axis CNC turning centre
Version 4
18617 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work in CNC machining roles. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to program, and program, a 2-axis CNC turning centre.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set and operate a CNC machining centre
Version 8
2702 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work with CNC machining centres. It includes editing of cutting parameters and operational sequence through the program and manual adjustments at the controller. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to set, set, and operate a CNC machining centre; and adjust CNC machining centre settings.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set and operate a CNC lathe
Version 8
2703 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard, intended for on job assessment, is for people training to work with CNC lathes. It includes editing of speed, feed, and operational sequence through the program and manual adjustments at the controller. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to set, set, and operate a CNC lathe; and adjust CNC lathe settings.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing advanced engineering turning operations
Version 8
2704 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers turning operations requiring close tolerances or complex calculations. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for and perform, advanced turning operations, and verify turning accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing horizontal boring operations
Version 8
2705 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers machining of components to predetermined specifications, using horizontal boring operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, horizontal boring operations, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing vertical boring operations
Version 8
2706 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers machining of components to predetermined specifications, using vertical boring operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, vertical boring operations, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Grind tools and cutters used in engineering machining operations
Version 8
2707 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers grinding of tools and cutters used in engineering machining operations, to predetermined specifications. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to grind, grind, and measure, tools and cutters.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by electro-discharge machining operations
Version 8
2708 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers production of components to predetermined specifications, using an electro-discharge machine. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform, electro-discharge machining operations, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by CNC wire cut electro-discharge machine operations
Version 8
2709 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers production of components using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) wire cut electro-discharge machine. Preparation of the machine program is included. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare program for operation, prepare machine for cutting, cut components, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Set automatic cam operated lathes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7
2710 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to set up automatic cam operated lathes. This applies to non Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC). Equipment and includes single or multi spindle automatic lathes. Setting includes the selection of sequences, gears, cams, trip dogs, and other mechanisms. An understanding of cam layout is also included. The production work is carried out by others operating and monitoring the lathe.
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Write Computer Numerical Controlled programmes for engineering machines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 22910.
2711 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to write 2D and 2?D Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) programmes. The programmes describe simple tool paths using M and G codes. Technical problems are resolved in consultation with technical advisors. The programmes written apply to a variety of machines and processes.
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Produce components by performing jig-boring operations
Version 9
2716 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers jig-boring operations with a range of tools and accessories to produce components to specified tolerances. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare the machine for jig-boring operations, perform jig-boring operations, and measure components.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing advanced engineering milling operations
Version 9
2717 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers milling operations requiring close tolerances or complex calculations. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for, and perform advanced milling operations, and verify milling accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Produce components by performing advanced engineering grinding operations
Version 8
2718 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers production of components requiring close tolerances or complex surfaces by performing operations such as jig grinding, thread grinding, roll grinding, profile grinding, gauge grinding, or grinding eccentrics. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for and perform, advanced grinding operations, and verify grinding accuracy.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Apply advanced manual machining techniques in mechanical engineering
Version 2
31067 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people training to be machining tradespersons in mechanical engineering trades. People accredited with this unit standard are able to apply: advanced manual turning techniques, advanced manual milling techniques, and advanced manual grinding techniques.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Plan and sequence machining operations to maximise production efficiency
Version 1
31069 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for mechanical engineering tradespeople who set up automated milling, turning, and grinding machines to manufacture one, or a series of components. People accredited with this unit standards are able to: demonstrate knowledge of cutting tools and grinding wheels, used in automated production machines, and plan and sequence machine operations for a specified component machining job.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 5
Program a 3-axis and additional function CNC turning centre using proprietary software
Version 3
18545 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers programming of a 3-axis and additional function Computer Numerical Control (CNC) turning centre using proprietary software, for at least two different materials. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to program, and program, a 3-axis and additional function CNC turning centre.
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Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Program a 4-axis CNC machining centre using proprietary software
Version 3
18546 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard covers programming of a 4-axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining centre using proprietary software, for at least two different materials. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to program, and program, a 4-axis CNC machining centre.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Data as at 10 February 2025