FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Review of Gunsmithingunit standards 9125-9131 and 9720-9724
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Mechanical Engineering |
9125-9131, 9720-9724 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2007
Planned review date December 2012
Summary of review and consultation process
Competenz conducted a review of these standards during 2005 in order to keep them current, incorporate improvements in the light of assessment experience, and add three new standards to provide for a planned qualifications review for the industry. Consultation included members from the industry, the NZ Society of Gunsmiths, NZ Police, NZ Army, NZ Mountain Safety Council Inc, and a provider. The changes were endorsed by the Sector Advisory Committee meeting on 19 August 2005.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Development of new standards, dealing with dismantling, inspection, assembly, and testing of firearms.
· Development of a new standard for people advising on the establishment and compliance of shooting ranges.
· Updated and improved special notes sections.
· Improving consistency and clarification across the Gunsmithing standards.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
None.
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 |
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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 | |
Subfield Mechanical Engineering
Domain Gunsmithing
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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9125 |
Make parts for firearms by hand forging under supervision |
2 |
15 |
B |
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9126 |
Make parts for firearms by hand forging |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
9127 |
Assemble ammunition using specialist equipment under supervision |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
9128 |
Prepare tooling and specify components for ammunition requirements |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
9129 |
Define components for ammunition requirements of customer |
5 |
20 |
B |
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9130 |
Develop and supervise a hand forging process for making a firearm part |
5 |
15 |
B |
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9131 |
Identify and understand arms legislation and demonstrate the safe use and security of firearms |
4 |
7 |
B |
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9720 |
Advise on arms legislation and demonstrate to others the safe use and security of arms |
5 |
30 |
B |
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9721 |
Carry out conservation and restoration work on arms under supervision |
2 |
25 |
B |
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9722 |
Carry out conservation and restoration work on arms |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
9723 |
Advise on the conservation and restoration of arms |
5 |
30 |
B |
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9724 |
Diagnose faults, overhaul, and test firearms |
5 |
25 |
B |
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22324 |
Dismantle, inspect, assemble, and test firearms under supervision |
3 |
35 |
New |
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22325 |
Dismantle, inspect, assemble, and test firearms |
4 |
25 |
New |
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22326 |
Provide consultancy services on the establishment and compliance of shooting ranges |
6 |
45 |
New |