FIELD                 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 

Review of Mechanical Engineering Inspection unit standard 13444

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Inspection

13444

 

The NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation has completed the review of standard 13444.

 

Date new version published                                                             September 2008

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review was undertaken following an agreement by Competenz to transfer the standard to the NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation, as it is has coverage for blaster coating.  The review took place in consultation with assessors, industry members, and Competenz through meetings, emails, and phone calls.  A letter was obtained from Competenz supporting the change in classification of this standard.  Final endorsement from industry was obtained through the Protective Coatings Sector Advisory Group, which represented the wider industry.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

·      change of standard setting responsibility for this standard from Competenz to the NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation

·      subfield changed from Mechanical Engineering to Blaster Coating

·      domain changed from Mechanical Engineering Inspection to Protective Coating

·      special notes updated and changed to reflect protective coating industry requirements

·      elements, performance criteria, and range statements updated and changed to reflect protective coating industry requirements.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Classification

Level

Nature of accreditation

Id

Level

Subfield

Mechanical Engineering

5

Standard

13444

5

Domain

Mechanical Engineering Inspection

5

Standard

13444

5

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

AMAPs 0013 and 0114 have been updated to reflect the changes of standard setting responsibility from Competenz to the NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

None.

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

 

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

 

Mechanical Engineering > Mechanical Engineering Inspection

Blaster Coating > Protective Coating

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

13444

Inspect coating for compliance with contract

Inspect protective coating for compliance with specifications

5

25

B