Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Gunsmithing unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Gunsmithing |
9125 - 9131, 9720 - 9724, 22324, 22325, 22326 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published September 2016
Planned review date December 2021
Summary
The unit standards were reviewed as part of the mechanical engineering Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ) process and to meet Competenz’s ongoing unit standard review schedule.
The review was carried out in consultation with the mechanical industry Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ) Governance Group, technical experts including the Gunsmiths Advisory Group and the New Zealand Society of Gunsmiths Incorporated.
The changes were endorsed by all stakeholders listed above.
Main changes
· Explanatory notes and evidence requirements were updated for clarity and to reflect industry terminology.
· References were updated to include new hyperlinks, new versions, and legislation changes.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Gunsmithing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
9125 |
Make parts for firearms by hand forging under supervision |
2 |
15 |
B |
|
9126 |
Make parts for firearms by hand forging |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
9127 |
Assemble ammunition using specialist equipment under supervision Assemble ammunition under supervision |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
9128 |
Prepare tooling and specify components for ammunition requirements |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
9129 |
Define components for ammunition requirements of customers |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
9130 |
Develop and supervise a hand forging process for making a firearm part |
5 |
15 |
B |
|
9131 |
Identify and understand arms legislation and demonstrate the safe use and security of firearms |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
9720 |
Advise on arms legislation and demonstrate to others the safe use and security of arms |
5 |
30 |
B |
|
9721 |
Carry out conservation and restoration work on arms under supervision |
2 |
25 |
B |
|
9722 |
Carry out conservation and restoration work on arms |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
9723 |
Advise on the conservation and restoration of arms |
5 |
30 |
B |
|
9724 |
Diagnose faults, overhaul, and test firearms |
5 |
25 |
B |
|
22324 |
Dismantle, inspect, assemble, and test firearms under supervision |
3 |
35 |
B |
|
22325 |
Dismantle, inspect, assemble, and test firearms |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
22326 |
Provide consultancy services on the establishment and compliance of shooting ranges |
6 |
45 |
B |