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· Unit standard 21909 has been replaced by one new unit standard requiring a greater breadth of knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering.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
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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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 |