Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Fluid Power - Hydraulics |
2725, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 17345, 20597, 20599, 20611, 20613 |
|
Fluid Power - Pneumatics |
2728, 2732, 17344, 20598, 20600-20603, 20605, 20606, 20612, 20614 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2011
Planned review date December 2015
Summary
Competenz completed a review of the unit standards above in consultation with the assessors, moderators and providers of the standards. Consultation was through an online survey and email. Comments retained in the Competenz database were also integrated. The review was to ensure the unit standards still meet industry requirements and continue to be fit for purpose.
Standards where the assessment was "under supervision" were removed as the higher level equivalents not requiring supervision essentially covered the same skills, and this doubled up on assessment.
The series of standards covering design of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment was also removed. They had little or no use, and are now considered to be more appropriate for people qualified at diploma level.
The remaining standards, covering the sequence of knowledge, safety, maintenance, servicing of components, and fault diagnosis in both domains are still fit for purpose and required little change. Minor improvements were made to clarify interpretation and standardise layout with other domains in the Mechanical Engineering subfield.
Main changes
· The design unit standards 2725, 2729, and 20600-20603 were designated expiring and will not be replaced; they have had very little, or no, use.
· Standards 2727, 2728, and 20605 (which also had very little use) were designated expiring as their outcomes include "under supervision"; they are no longer needed and will not be replaced.
· Standards 17344 and 17345 were designated expiring as their outcomes are effectively covered by standards 20612 and 20611 respectively.
· Titles of standards 20597, 20598, 20613 and 20614 were amended to better reflect the significant outcomes recognised by the standards.
· The level and credits of standards 20613 and 20614 were both increased from Level 2 to 3 and from 5 credits to 7, to better reflect the learning effort and semi-skilled nature of these activities, and time taken to complete assessment.
· The credit of standard 20606 was increased to 20 to better reflect the learning time and to better align with standard 2733.
· The style and formatting of explanatory notes were standardised for consistency with standards in other domains in the Mechanical Engineering subfield.
· References were checked and updated where required.
· Outcome statements and evidence requirements were clarified to improve assessment.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2015.
Impact on existing accreditations
|
Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
|
Nature of accreditation |
Classification |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
ID |
Level |
|
Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
2 |
Standard |
20613, 20614 |
3 |
|
Domain |
Fluid Power - Hydraulics |
2 |
Standard |
20613 |
3 |
|
Domain |
Fluid Power - Pneumatics |
2 |
Standard |
20614 |
3 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on registered qualifications
|
Key to type of impact | |
|
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 |
|
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 qualification is affected by the outcome of this Review. It will be reviewed in 2011.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
0662 |
National Certificate in Lifts and Escalators (Level 4) with strands in Installation, and Servicing |
2727 |
The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that are impacted by the outcome of this Review. The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
SSB Name |
|
1413 |
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Body) (Level 4) with strands in Coachbuilding, Collision Repair, and Refinishing |
17344 |
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) |
|
1414 |
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Body) (Level 4) with strands in Coachbuilding, Collision Repair, and Refinishing |
20597, 20613 | |
|
1235 |
National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Pharmaceutical and Allied Products) (Level 2) |
20597, 20598, 20613, 20614 |
Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated |
|
1407 |
National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Plastics Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding |
17344, 17345, 20597, 20598, 20613, 20614 | |
|
1148 |
National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Marine Engineering) (Level 4) |
2727, 20597, 20613 |
Seafood ITO |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold. Recommended alternative unit standards are in italics.
|
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 |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fluid Power - Hydraulics
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2725
11385 |
Design a hydraulic power system under supervision Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
3
6 |
15
15 |
D |
|
2727
2731 |
Service hydraulic power system components under supervision Service hydraulic power system components |
3
4 |
20
20 |
D |
|
2729 11385 |
Design a hydraulic power system Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
4 6 |
15 15 |
D |
|
2731 |
Service hydraulic power system components |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
2733 |
Diagnose hydraulic power system faults |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
17345
20611 |
Draw a diagram, and explain the operating principles, of a simple hydraulic power system Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic power systems |
2
2 |
3
5 |
D |
|
20597 |
Make a hydraulic power system safe Shut down for maintenance, and start up, a hydraulic power system |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
20599 |
Clean a hydraulic power system for service |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
20611 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic power systems |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
20613 |
Maintain a hydraulic power system under supervision Maintain a hydraulic power system |
2
3 |
5
7 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fluid Power - Pneumatics
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2728
2732 |
Service pneumatic power system components under supervision Service pneumatic power system components |
3
4 |
15
20 |
D |
|
2732 |
Service pneumatic power system components |
4 |
15 20 |
B |
|
17344
20612 |
Draw a diagram, and explain the operating principles, of a simple pneumatic power system Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatics and pneumatic power systems |
2
2 |
3
5 |
D |
|
20598 |
Make a pneumatic power system safe Shut down for maintenance, and start up, a pneumatic power system |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
20600
11385 |
Design a basic pneumatic power system under supervision Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
3
6 |
15
15 |
D |
|
20601 11385 |
Design a basic pneumatic power system Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
4 6 |
15 15 |
D |
|
20602 11385 |
Design a pneumatic power air distribution system Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
4 6 |
10 15 |
D |
|
20603
11385 |
Design a pneumatic sequential power control system Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering |
4
6 |
10
15 |
D |
|
20605
20606 |
Diagnose pneumatic power system faults under supervision Diagnose pneumatic power system faults |
3
4 |
10
20 |
D |
|
20606 |
Diagnose pneumatic power system faults |
4 |
10 20 |
B |
|
20612 |
Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatics and pneumatic power systems |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
20614 |
Maintain a pneumatic power system under supervision Maintain a pneumatic power system |
2
3 |
5
7 |
B |