Field          Engineering and Technology

 

Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering - Fabrication

25075

Engineering Core Skills

21906, 21909, 21913

Welding

21907

 

Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          December 2016

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2021

 

Summary

 

As a result of the Targeted Review of Qualifications process, Competenz has reviewed entry-level unit standards for inclusion in New Zealand Certificates in Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication.  This process led to the review and development of standards to reflect conditions listed in the graduate profile outcomes of the qualifications requiring knowledge and application of mechanical engineering and fabrication.

 

Meetings with subject matter experts were conducted, identifying the required content and comparing this content against existing unit standards.  It was identified that a more structured approach was required for assessment throughout mechanical engineering and fabrication apprenticeships.  This review of Level 2 Mechanical Engineering unit standards will be followed by a review of higher level unit standards in other Mechanical Engineering domains.  The review of existing, and content of new standards, is based on extensive feedback with industry experts and is endorsed by industry and providers.

 

Main changes

 

·      Knowledge and application outcomes of existing unit standards 21906 and 25075 have been separated and developed into 4 new unit standards.

·      Two new unit standards were developed.

·      Unit standard 21909 has been replaced by one new unit standard requiring a greater breadth of knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering.

 

Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2021

 

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

21906

2

Standards

29671, 29673

2

Standard

21909

2

Standard

29674

2

Standard

25075

2

Standards

29670, 29730

2

 

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 - Fabrication

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

25075

 

29670

 

29730

Perform basic fabrication operations under supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of fabrication machinery, materials, and processes

Apply good work practices when performing basic fabrication operations under supervision

2

 

2

 

2

12

 

3

 

6

C

 

Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

21906

 

29671

 

29673

Perform basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of machining equipment, tools, and principles

Apply good work practices when performing basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision

2

 

2

 

2

12

 

3

 

3

C

21909

 

29674

Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners used in mechanical engineering

Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering

2

 

2

1

 

3

C

21913

Shift loads in engineering installation, maintenance, and fabrication work

Lift loads in engineering installation, maintenance, and fabrication work

2

2

B

29672

Assemble fabricated components using mechanical connections

2

3

New

29676

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of good work practices when servicing simple components under supervision

2

3

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Welding

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

21907

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe welding procedures under supervision

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of welding principles and quality assurance under supervision

2

 

2

3

 

4

B