Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering - Materials |
20800, 20801 |
|
Engineering - Measurement |
4442, 4443 | |
|
Engineering Core Skills |
21771 | |
|
Engineering Drawing and Design |
2441 | |
|
Fluid Power - Hydraulics |
20607-20610 | |
|
Fluid Power - Pneumatics |
20604 | |
|
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
2412, 2413, 11399-11401, 12293, 12294, 21780, 21786 | |
|
Mechanical Commissioning |
22915 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2011
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
Competenz completed a review of the unit standards above in consultation with industry representatives and experts, assessors, moderators and training providers. Consultation was through meetings, an online survey, and email. Comments retained in the Competenz database were also integrated into the review.
The review was to ensure the standards meet industry requirements, and that they were clear, logical and fit for purpose.
The review found that the majority of the standards from the above mentioned domains were fit for purpose. However there were updates and improvements that were able to be made to clarify interpretation. This included simplification and contextualisation. The changes made to the standards better reflect the way that the standards are used in industry.
Main changes
· References were checked and updated where required.
· The explanatory notes for each unit standard were standardised for consistency.
· Outcomes and evidence requirements in many of the standards were amended or added to, to better reflect current practices and industry requirements.
· Unit Standard 21771 will be expired because of overlap with standard 21780.
Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2012
Category D unit standard will expire at the end of December 2014
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
|
Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
|
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
|
Standard |
20800 |
5 |
Standard |
27446 |
5 |
|
Standard |
20801 |
5 |
Standard |
27447 |
5 |
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 qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2016 and 2012.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
1545 |
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (level 5) with strands in Engineering Fabrication, Fire Protection, General and Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Services, and Precision Engineering |
20800 |
|
0534 |
National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, and Mechanical Services, and with an optional strand in Practical Endorsement |
21771 |
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 |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
20800 27446 |
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering tool steels Demonstrate knowledge of engineering tool steels and surface treatment of steels |
5 5 |
5 7 |
C |
|
20801
27447 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and undertake, surface treatment of steels Conduct surface treatment of steels |
5
5 |
10
8 |
C |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering> Engineering - Measurement
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
4442 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and use, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology |
5 |
6 |
B |
|
4443 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, international measurement uncertainty principles in engineering |
5 |
2 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering> Engineering Core Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
21771 |
Manage a mechanical engineering project |
6 |
20 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and Design
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2441 |
Create complex three-dimensional engineering models |
5 |
12 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2412 |
Diagnose faults, overhaul, and test components in the mechanical engineering industry |
5 |
8 |
B |
|
2413 |
Test machines and equipment for vibration in the mechanical engineering industry |
5 |
12 |
B |
|
11399 |
Develop, implement, and review maintenance plans for mechanical engineering systems |
6 |
20 |
B |
|
11400 |
Manage testing and measuring procedures within mechanical engineering contexts |
6 |
5 |
B |
|
11401 |
Carry out tests and measurements using approved procedures within mechanical engineering contexts |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
12293 |
Establish vibration data from machinery using vibration measuring equipment |
5 |
13 |
B |
|
12294 |
Maintain machinery database and identify incipient failure of machinery from vibration analysis data |
5 |
12 |
B |
|
21780 |
Develop and implement a design plan for a mechanical engineering project |
6 |
20 |
B |
|
21786 |
Select and specify materials for mechanical engineering applications |
6 |
20 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Mechanical Commissioning
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
22915 |
Commission mechanical engineering machinery or plant |
5 |
15 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering> Fluid Power - Hydraulics
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
20607 |
Design a closed circuit hydrostatic transmission power system |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
20608 |
Design an open circuit, proportional hydraulic power system with closed loop control |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
20609 |
Design an open circuit, proportional hydraulic power system with open loop control |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
20610 |
Diagnose faults in specialist hydraulic power equipment |
5 |
10 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fluid Power - Pneumatics
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
20604 |
Design a complex pneumatic power control system |
5 |
10 |
B |