Field Service Sector
Revision and Review of Resource Recovery unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Resource Recovery |
Composting |
23298, 23299, 23302, 23304 |
|
Resource Recovery Operations |
22609, 22619, 22620 | |
|
Resource Recovery Theory |
22631, 22634-22637, 22641 | |
|
Scrap Metal Recycling |
22649, 22651, 22655, 22656, 22659, 22660, 22672 |
The NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation has completed the revision and review of the unit standards listed above. Reviewed standards are shown in bold.
Date new versions published May 2011
Planned review date December 2012
Summary
The unit standards listed above have been revised because of assessment issues raised during the development of EXITO assessment resources. Feedback from assessors and industry informed the revision. One recurring issue in this revision is the potential for unnecessary assessment that results from listing legislation that does not apply specifically to the evidence requirements, or that does not match the candidate's level of responsibility. This was addressed by removing the legislation in favour of appropriate documentation for assessing compliance requirements.
Unit standards 22619 and 22620 were deemed to cover the same outcomes so were reviewed. A replacement standard combining the content of the two overlapping standards was drafted and distributed to key industry stakeholders for approval. Following amendment, the standard was confirmed by them as fit for purpose.
Main changes
· Standards 22619 and 22620 were replaced by standard 27075.
· Titles of standards 22634, 22636, and 23299 were amended to more clearly indicate the content.
· Credits for standard 22636 increased from 6 to 8 to better reflect notional learning time.
· Explanatory notes were updated, corrected, and clarified, including the addition and updating of appropriate references, and the removal of references and legislation that are not required for assessment.
· Evidence requirements were rewritten to remove restrictions on achievement, clarify assessment requirements, and put into logical order.
· Range statements were amended to improve assessment guidance.
Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2012
Impact on existing organisations consent to assess
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 NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and revision and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2011, 2012, and 2013. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
1315 |
National Certificate in Composting (Core Skills) (Level 2) |
22636, 23299 |
|
1316 |
National Certificate in Composting (Level 3) |
22634, 22636 |
|
1317 |
National Diploma in Composting (Level 5) |
22634 |
|
1345 |
National Certificate in Zero Waste and Resource Recovery (Principles for Implementation) (Level 3) |
22634, 22636 |
|
1347 |
National Certificate in Resource Recovery Operations (Level 3) |
22619, 22620, 22634, 22636 |
|
1348 |
National Certificate in Resource Recovery Operations (Level 4) |
22636 |
|
1399 |
National Certificate in Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Entry Control) (Level 3) |
22636 |
|
1400 |
National Certificate in Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Operations) (Level 3) |
22636 |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
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 |
Review
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Operations
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
22619
22620
27075 |
Operate a nonexport baler in a resource recovery operation Operate an export mill baler in a resource recovery operation Operate a baler in a resource recovery operation |
2
3
3 |
2
5
3 |
C
C
|
Revision
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Composting
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
|
23298 |
Identify, describe, and observe health and safety practices at a composting facility |
3 |
4 |
|
23299 |
Describe and locate raw materials, plant, and equipment, and the handling of raw materials at a composting facility Locate and demonstrate knowledge of raw materials, plant, and equipment at a composting facility |
2 |
3 |
|
23302 |
Dispatch compost products and complete documentation at a composting facility |
3 |
6 |
|
23304 |
Receive raw materials from customers, and assess, sort, and stockpile for composting |
2 |
8 |
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Operations
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
|
22609 |
Identify and sort resources for recycling and recovery at a workplace |
1 |
2 |
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Theory
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
|
22631 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of classifications for recoverable resources and residual waste |
2 |
5 |
|
22634 |
Explain principles of organic resource recovery and recycling Demonstrate knowledge of recovering and recycling organic resources |
3 |
5 |
|
22635 |
Explain the content of an environmental management plan for a resource recovery site |
3 |
4 |
|
22636 |
Relate the principles of environmental sustainability to resource recovery Explain concepts relating to sustainability, resource use, recycling, and the environment |
3 |
6
8 |
|
22637 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hygiene and health for working in a resource recovery or solid waste context |
3 |
8 |
|
22641 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the recycling of inorganic resources |
3 |
9 |
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Scrap Metal Recycling
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
|
22649 |
Identify and separate ferrous metals for scrap metal recycling |
2 |
5 |
|
22651 |
Process scrap metal using gas cutting equipment |
3 |
5 |
|
22655 |
Respond to a spill incident at a scrap metal yard |
2 |
4 |
|
22656 |
Weigh metals at a scrap metal yard |
2 |
5 |
|
22659 |
Prepare end-of-life motor vehicles for scrap metal recycling |
2 |
3 |
|
22660 |
Process whiteware for scrap metal recycling |
2 |
4 |
|
22672 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the scrap metal recycling industry |
2 |
6 |