FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Review of Highway Construction and Maintenance unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Highway Construction and Maintenance |
Roadmarking |
15922, 15925-15928, 15930-15943, 18043-18054, 21418-21432 |
InfraTrain New Zealand has completed the review of the unit standards listed above registered in January 1998 and February 2002.
Date new versions published September 2005
New comments by date September 2009
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
The review of Roadmarking unit standards was initiated by the Roadmarking industry as the structure and content of Roadmarking qualifications was not meeting their needs.
While the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation and its members played a pivotal role in initiating the review, providing physical and human resources, and consultation mechanisms, other companies outside the Federation also contributed significantly to ensure a broad base for development, consultation, and endorsement.
Main changes resulting from the review
A theory unit standard with significant content and title changes reflecting the change in emphasis has replaced unit standard 15922.
Four unit standards - 15926, 15927, 15928, and 15933 - have been split from one into two unit standards to reflect the distinction and separation of roles within the roadmarking industry. This distinction will be carried through into the qualification structure for the roadmarking industry.
Considerable attention has been given to consistency across all unit standards, as this review has considered two batches of unit standards developed separately, as well as the development of new unit standards. To achieve this a number of terms used in the registered versions of unit standards have been amalgamated into overarching categories and definitions added for clarification.
The content and industry terminology used within the elements and performance criteria has necessitated the change to a number of unit standard titles to maintain consistency and clarity. Some performance criteria have also been amended to encompass wider assessment standards, particularly those of Transit New Zealand.
The assessment needs of unit standards have been considered with many ranges amended some now qualified by statements defining sufficiency of evidence.
Six new unit standards have been developed to fill gaps in knowledge and skill coverage.
The two-qualification structure has been repackaged into four national certificates, better reflecting roles within the Roadmarking industry and incorporating the civil construction industry initiative 'Operate Safe'.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2007.
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 |
Highway Construction and Maintenance |
3 |
Standards |
15934, 21429 |
4 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
AMAP 0101 has been updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.
Impact on existing qualifications
The following InfraTrain New Zealand qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed to take account of the changes in July 2005.
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Qualification Title |
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National Certificate in Roadmarking (Assistant) with optional strands in Level 2 and 3 Roads, Line Removal, and Raised Pavement Markers [Ref: 0616] |
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National Certificate in Roadmarking (Skilled Operator) with optional strands in Long-life Products, Extruded Thermoplastics, Screeded Thermoplastics, Sprayed Thermoplastics, and Testing [Ref: 0617] |
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 | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Domain Roadmarking
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
21432 |
Remove redundant roadmarkings from paved surfaces Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Line Removal Guide |
3 |
3
10 |
C |
|
15925 |
Maintain quality records for roadmarking operations |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
15926 21424 21425 |
Set out for roadmarking |
3 2 3 |
12 2 12 |
C |
|
15927
21426
21427 |
Perform industry calculations for roadmarking application Perform simple industry calculations for roadmarking application Perform complex industry calculations for roadmarking application |
3
2
3 |
10
6
10 |
C |
|
15928
21428
21429 |
Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements of pavement marking Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements of roadmarking operations Manage health, safety, and environmental requirements in roadmarking |
2
3
4 |
5
7
8 |
C |
|
15930 |
Locate roadmarking site on maps and plans Locate roadmarking sites using maps and plans |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
15931 |
Perform routine operation checks on roadmarking plant and equipment |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
15932 |
Perform quality assurance testing and sampling for roadmarking Perform quality assurance inspection and sampling for roadmarking |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
15933
21430
21431 |
Demonstrate knowledge of specifications used for roadmarking Demonstrate knowledge of specifications used for simple roadmarking Demonstrate knowledge of specifications used for complex roadmarking |
3
3 |
10
10
10 |
C |
|
15934 |
Co-ordinate safety on roadmarking sites Manage safety and environmental care on roadmarking sites |
3 4 |
6 |
B |
|
15935 |
Undertake routine maintenance of roadmarking plant and equipment |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
15936 |
Remove raised pavement markers from roadway |
3 2 |
4 2 |
B |
|
15937 |
Install raised pavement markers |
3 2 |
4 |
B |
|
15938 |
Apply extruded thermoplastic for roadmarking Apply machine extruded and screeded thermoplastic for roadmarking |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
15939 |
Apply screeded thermoplastic for roadmarking Apply hand screeded thermoplastic for roadmarking |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
15940 |
Apply sprayed thermoplastic for roadmarking |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
15941 |
Apply cold-plastic longlife products for roadmarking Apply non-thermoplastic long-life products for roadmarking |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
15942 |
Apply preformed longlife thermoplastics for roadmarking Apply pre-formed long-life thermoplastics for roadmarking |
3
2 |
12
10 |
B |
|
15943 |
Utilise roadmarking maps and plans for plant operation |
3 |
12 |
B |
|
18043 |
Work safely using pilot vehicles for roadmarking on level 1 roads Work safely using pilot vehicles for roadmarking on Level 1 roads |
2 |
8 |
B |
|
18044 |
Work safely using pilot vehicles for roadmarking on level 2 and 3 roads Work safely using pilot vehicles for roadmarking on Level 2 and 3 roads |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
18045 |
Prepare an A-type applicator for pavement marking Prepare an A-type applicator for roadmarking |
3 |
12 |
B |
|
18046 |
Repaint roadmarkings with an A-type applicator |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
18047 |
Apply new pavement markings with an A-type applicator Apply new roadmarkings with an A-type applicator |
3 |
20
15 |
B |
|
18048 |
Prepare a B-type paint applicator for pavement marking Prepare a B-type paint applicator for roadmarking |
3 |
12 |
B |
|
18049 |
Repaint pavement markings with a B-type applicator Repaint roadmarkings with a B-type applicator |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
18050 |
Apply new pavement markings with a B-type applicator Apply new roadmarkings with a B-type applicator |
3 |
20
15 |
B |
|
18051 |
Test pavement markings Test roadmarkings |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
18052 |
Test a long-life pavement marking applicator Test long-life roadmarking applicators |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
18053 |
Test a roadmarking paint applicator Test roadmarking paint applicators |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
18054 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safety in the handling of roadmarking thermoplastics Demonstrate knowledge of safety in the handling of roadmarking long-life products |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
21418 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of materials, plant, and process in roadmarking |
2 |
6 |
New |
|
21419 |
Perform basic roadmarking tasks |
2 |
6 |
New |
|
21420 |
Demonstrate knowledge of roadmarking materials and processes |
3 |
10 |
New |
|
21421 |
Describe and complete the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Contract Development Checklist |
4 |
25 |
New |
|
21422 |
Describe and complete the NZRF Competitive Pricing Procedures Tender Evaluation Checklist |
4 |
25 |
New |
|
21423 |
Describe and complete New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Site Review Checklist |
4 |
15 |
New |