Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
11385-11398, 14141, 14866 |
|
|
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
11399 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in February and May 1998.
Date new versions published October 2005
New comments by date October 2009
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
Meetings involving Competenz and mechanical engineering and provider representatives were convened in 2004 and 2005 to deliberate the review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards specific to the engineering industry.
During this time, feedback was received from industry and providers, matters raised were incorporated into the review of the unit standards detailed above, and a course of action was agreed upon.
The representatives consulted were asked to consider the following:
· The currency of the unit standards and their suitability for existing and proposed qualifications.
· The appropriateness of unit standards to their domain.
· The accuracy and appropriateness of their content.
· Levels and credits commensurate with performance outcomes.
· Any gaps in skills and/or knowledge that could be captured by the development of new unit standards.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Improved special notes to better convey assessment parameters, including improved definitions, updated references to legislation, and number of items required to show competence.
· Improved and updated range statements, including clearer use of range statements that (1) are mandatory, or (2) are included to provide guidelines for the collection of evidence, in which case the range begins with may include but is not limited to.
· Titles amended to better convey the overall outcome of each unit standard with elements similarly altered in many instances to ensure parity with the unit standard title.
· Sundry editorial changes to performance criteria.
· Amendments to levels and/or credits to reflect the level of skill required by the candidate, the extent of supervision, and the overall learning demand.
· New unit standards written to replace existing unit standards to reflect the level of skill required by the candidate, the extent of supervision, and the overall learning demand.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2008.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
|
Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
4 |
Standards |
21783 21784 |
5 6 |
|
Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
5 |
Standards |
11385 21784 |
6 |
|
Domain |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
4 |
Standards |
21783 21784 |
5 6 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
|
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
|
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Competenz qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed in 2006.
|
Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
|
National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6) [Ref: 0534] |
11385, 11387-11391, 11394-11397, 11399, 14141, 14866 |
|
National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 0718] |
11395-11397, 11399 |
|
National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 5) with strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication and Welding [Ref: 0681] |
11388-11391 |
|
National Certificate in Engineering Machining and Toolmaking (Level 5) [Ref: 0719] |
11394, 11397 |
The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting body (PaMPITO) has been advised that it requires revision.
|
Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
|
National Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology (Level 5) [Ref: 1004] |
11388, 11389, 11395, 11396, 14141, 14866 |
PaMPITO |
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
| |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement 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 | |
Field Engineering and Technology
Subfield Mechanical Engineering
|
Id |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
11385 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of fluid mechanics to mechanical engineering systems Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
5
6 |
15
|
B |
|
11386 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of lubrication to rotating and sliding machine elements |
6 |
10 |
B |
|
11387
21781
21782 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of thermodynamics to mechanical engineering systems Explain and apply laws of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of principles of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering |
6
5
6 |
25
15
15 |
C |
|
11388
11389
21773
21774 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Select homogeneous components involving statically determinate force systems Produce an analysis of static and dynamic force systems Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical statics for mechanical engineering Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical dynamics for mechanical engineering |
4
4
4
4 |
10
10
15
15 |
C |
|
11390
21783
21784 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of strengths of materials to mechanical engineering systems Demonstrate and apply knowledge of strength of materials in mechanical engineering Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of strength of materials in mechanical engineering |
6
5
6 |
25
15
15 |
C |
|
11391
21277 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply theory of machines to mechanical components and mechanisms Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the mechanics of machines in mechanical engineering |
6
6 |
15
15 |
C |
|
11392 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply mechanical engineering principles to mechanical power transmission |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
11393 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of vibration and acoustics to mechanical engineering systems |
6 |
10 |
B |
|
11394
21785 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Select and specify materials for mechanical engineering applications Demonstrate knowledge of and test materials for mechanical engineering applications |
6
5 |
15
15 |
C |
|
11395
11396
21787 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply principles of electronics relevant to mechanical engineering systems Apply electrical principles in mechanical engineering systems Demonstrate and apply electrical and electronic knowledge to mechanical engineering |
5
5
5 |
10
10
15 |
C |
|
11397
21788 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Select mechanical engineering manufacturing processes and equipment Demonstrate and apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment for mechanical engineering |
5
5 |
20
15 |
C |
|
11398 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Select and specify materials handling systems for mechanical engineering |
6 |
20 |
B |
|
11399 |
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
Develop and manage maintenance systems for mechanical engineering processes Develop, implement, and review maintenance plans for mechanical engineering systems |
6
|
15
20 |
B |
|
14141 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Describe and apply mechanical technology |
4 |
12 |
D |
|
14866 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Gain experience with mechanical engineering materials processing equipment Demonstrate workshop skills for mechanical engineering |
2 |
15
12 |
B |
|
21771 |
Engineering Core Skills |
Manage a mechanical engineering project |
6 |
20 |
New |
|
21772 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply sketching techniques and produce drawings for mechanical engineering |
4 |
11 |
New |
|
21775 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical principles for mechanical engineering |
3 |
15 |
New |
|
21776 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply knowledge of calculus and data analysis for mechanical engineering |
4 |
15 |
New |
|
21777 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Apply knowledge of quality and reliability for mechanical engineering production |
6 |
15 |
New |
|
21778 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical engineering operations management |
6 |
15 |
New |
|
21779 |
Applied Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical engineering planning |
5 |
15 |
New |
|
21780 |
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
Develop and implement design in a mechanical engineering workplace |
6 |
20 |
New |
|
21786 |
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
Select and specify materials for mechanical engineering applications |
6 |
20 |
New |