FIELD                   ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

Review of Extractive Industriesunit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Extractive Industries

Extractive Industries Management

19737, 19738, 20333, 20334

Surface Extraction

19734-19736

 

The NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisationhas completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                        April 2007

 

Planned review date                        December 2011

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review was carried out to ensure that the unit standards remained current and fit for purpose.  Ongoing industry demand necessitated that the latest technology and legislation was reflected in the unit standards.  The consultation process included all stakeholders including assessors, moderators, industry members, and accredited providers.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·      Legislation has been updated

·      Minor editorial amendments have been made to clarify requirements

·      Some range statements have been amended to increase flexibility

·      The special notes have been updated where required.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

None.

 

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

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

 

SubfieldExtractive Industries

DomainExtractive Industries Management

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19737

Demonstrate basic knowledge of coal quality assurance

2

5

B

19738

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of coal quality assurance

5

15

B

20333

Outline the legal and operational requirements of mining and blasting for an approved handler

4

10

B

20334

Explain the legal and operational requirements of mining and blasting for a test certifier

4

15

B

23648

Demonstrate knowledge of and follow safe working practices at an extractive site

3

5

New

23649

Develop, implement, and review maintenance plans for an extractive site

6

20

New

23650

Undertake production planning, monitor, and make recommendations for improvements in production for an extractive site

6

25

New

 

DomainSurface Extraction

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19734

Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain an aerial ropeway at an extractive site

4

15

B

19735

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate an aerial ropeway at an extractive site

3

12

B

19736

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a coal preparation plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a coal processing plant

3

10

B