FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Review of Mechanical Engineeringunit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems |
9386-9399, 10923, 10924, 17716-17726, 18435-18437 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published October 2006
Planned review date December 2011
Summary of review and consultation process
All of the unit standards in the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems domain were reviewed in preparation for a review of the National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Testing) Level 3, the National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4), and the National Diploma in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 5) during 2007.
Due to changes to Regulations and New Zealand Standards, the number of unit standards in the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems domain has been reduced from 30 to 10.
Consideration was given to comments received prior to February 2006 from industry representatives, assessors, and training providers regarding whether the unit standards were fit for purpose. During 2005 and 2006 all known assessors, providers, and engineering advisory groups were contacted regarding any further input. In preparation for the review of qualifications, ten new unit standards were developed, and comments similarly invited. A panel of experts reviewed all comments, and the unit standards were edited accordingly. The reviewed unit standards were endorsed by Competenz in May 2006.
Main changes resulting from the review
· The 30 existing unit standards in the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems domain have been replaced with 10 new unit standards.
· Special notes have been improved and style harmonised with other standards recently registered or under review in the Mechanical Engineering subfield.
· Range statements, prerequisites, definitions, and other assessment parameters have been updated.
· All unit standards have been aligned with current New Zealand Regulations and Standards.
· Elements and performance criteria have been harmonised across related standards, and language improved.
· Unit standards 9397, 9399, and 10923 have been designated expiring, as they are no longer required by the industry.
· Knowledge assessments have been concentrated into unit standards 23258, 23259, and 23266.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2010.
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 |
3 |
Standard |
23260 |
4 |
|
Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
4 |
Standard |
23264 |
5 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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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 |
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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 these are currently under review.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Testing) (Level 3) [Ref:0862] |
17717, 17718, 17719, 17721, 17722, 17725, |
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National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4) [Ref:0569] |
9386, 9388, 9398, 17718, 17719, 18435, 18436 |
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National Diploma in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 5) [Ref:0866] |
9386, 9387, 9388, 9389, 9390, 9391, 9392, 9393, 9398, 10924, 17716, 17717, 17720, 17721, 17722, 17725 |
|
National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4) [Ref:0864] |
17716, 17717, 17718, 17719 17720, 17721, 17722, 17725 |
|
National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) [Ref:0867] |
9396, 9397, 10923, 17716, 17718, 17719, 17720, 17721, 17722, 17724, 17726 |
The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that it requires revision.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
|
National Diploma in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Manager) (Level 5) [Ref:0736] |
9389, 9394, 9395, 9396, 9397, 10923 |
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation |
Summary of main changes
All changes are in bold.
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
9386
9387
9388
9389
23261 |
Pre-commission conventional fire detection and alarm systems Pre-commission addressable fire detection and alarm systems Commission conventional fire detection and alarm systems Commission addressable fire detection and alarm systems Commission fire detection and alarm systems |
4
5
4
5
4 |
12
22
8
12
30 |
C
C
C
C
|
|
9390
9391
9392 9393
23265 |
Service conventional fire detection and alarm systems Service addressable fire detection and alarm systems Service special hazard alarm systems Service emergency warning and intercommunication systems Service fire detection and alarm systems |
5
5
5 5
4 |
28
30
9 13
30 |
C
C
C C
|
|
9394 9396 17717
17725 23262 |
Inspect and test fire detection and alarm systems Survey fire detection and alarm systems Test analogue addressable fire detection and alarm systems Test conventional fire detection and alarm systems Check and test fire detection and alarm systems |
4 5 4
3 3 |
12 30 6
6 20 |
C C C
C |
|
9395
23263 |
Inspect and test special fire detection and alarm systems Check and test special hazard fire detection and alarm systems |
5
3 |
8
20 |
C |
|
9397 |
Establish performance requirements for conventional fire detection and alarm systems |
5 |
16 |
D |
|
9398
10924
17724
23266
23267 |
Design conventional fire detection and alarm systems Design addressable fire detection and alarm systems Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply standards and documentation for fire detection and alarm systems Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection and alarm system design Design fire detection and alarm systems |
5
5
5
5
5 |
22
20
4
6
20 |
C
C
C |
|
9399 |
Inspect and test Type 1 emergency warning systems |
3 |
8 |
D |
|
10923 |
Establish performance requirements for addressable fire detection and alarm systems |
6 |
18 |
D |
|
17716
17720
17726 23264 |
Inspect analogue addressable fire detection and alarm systems Inspect conventional fire detection and alarm systems Certify fire detection and alarm systems Inspect and certify compliance of fire detection and alarm systems |
4
4
5 5 |
6
6
12 20 |
C
C
C |
|
17718
17719
17723
23258
|
Demonstrate knowledge of conventional detection and alarm systems and installation practices Demonstrate knowledge of analogue addressable detection and alarm systems and installation practices Demonstrate knowledge of special hazard actuation systems and installation practices Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems and installation practices |
3
4
4
3
|
10
6
6
20
|
C
C
C |
|
17721
17722
23259 |
Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and testing for conventional fire detection and alarm systems Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and testing for analogue addressable fire alarm systems Demonstrate knowledge of checking and testing of fire detection and alarm systems |
3
4
3 |
4
4
8 |
C
C |
|
18435
18436
18437
23260 |
Install input and output devices for fire detection and alarm systems Install control equipment for conventional fire detection and alarm systems Install control equipment for addressable fire detection and alarm systems Install fire detection and alarm systems |
3
3
4
4 |
8
9
10
30 |
C
C
C |