Field Planning and Construction
Review of Concrete, Construction Trades, and Masonry unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Concrete |
Precast Concrete |
31356-31360 |
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Construction Trades |
Core Construction |
31337-31342, 31361 |
|
|
Floor and Wall Tiling |
31343-31347 |
|
|
Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems |
31348-31355 |
|
|
Solid Plastering |
31370-31376 |
|
Masonry |
Brick and Block Laying |
31329-31336 |
|
|
Refractory Installation |
31362-31369 |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published August 2022
Planned review date December 2027
Summary
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure WDC initiated a review of the unit standards listed above. The unit standards are used in programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4) with strands [Ref: 3137-2]. The qualification was reviewed in 2020. The unit standards listed above were reviewed to align with the graduate outcomes of version 2 of the qualification, the qualification’s Towel Trades Specifications (as referenced in the qualification document), and feedback related to the unit standards from industry representatives.
The review of this suite of unit standards included consultation with five industry groups from December 2021 to June 2022; Brick and Block Laying, Floor and Wall Tiling, Exterior Plastering (Solid Plastering & Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems), Ferro-cement Tank Manufacture, and Refractory Installation. The industry groups were consulted on via regular email updates, and online Teams meetings. Representatives included employers, peak bodies, suppliers, recognised industry specialists.
Main changes
· Titles of 22 unit standards (one Precast Concrete, three Core Construction, four Solid Plastering, seven Brick and Block Laying, two Floor and Wall Tiling, three Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems, and two Refractory Installation) were changed to clarify the overarching outcomes of these unit standards.
· Titles and credit values of three unit standards (one Floor and Wall Tiling, and two Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems) were changed to clarify the overarching outcomes of the unit standards and reflect the notional hours required to develop commercial competence.
· Credit value of one Floor and Wall Tiling unit standard has increased to better reflect the notional hours to develop commercial competence.
· Unit standard 31347 was designated expiring and will not be replaced because it is no longer required by industry.
· Two new Floor and Wall Tiling unit standards have been developed to better describe the current skills and knowledge required of a floor and wall tiler.
· Unit standard 31335 was replaced with two new unit standards to recognise that the skills for preparing for brick laying and preparing for block laying are different, and are now in separate unit standards.
· Three Refractory Installation unit standards were replaced by new unit standards to better reflect current industry practice.
In addition to above, the following changes were made to 43 Category B unit standards to reflect current industry practice and to provide clarity:
· Guidance information, including current references and definitions, was updated,
· Standard Setting Body information was updated,
· “Know” and “Do” fields were changed to “knowledge” and “skills”,
· Details in the Performance Level Guidance section were moved to range statements by the related criterion,
· Minor updates were made to criteria for clarity of current industry practice that does not change the overarching unit standard outcome,
· Performance Level Guidance section was updated to clearly articulate the overarching expected level of capability of graduates of each unit standard.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2025
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
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Subfield |
Masonry |
6 |
Standard |
33072, 33073, 33077, 33079, 33081 |
4 |
|
Domain |
Brick and Block Laying |
4 |
Standard |
33072, 33073 |
4 |
|
Domain |
Refractory Installation |
4 |
Standard |
33077, 33079, 33081 |
4 |
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 |
Planning and Construction > Concrete > Precast Concrete
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31356 |
Place and finish concrete components used in the manufacture of ferro-cement tanks |
4 |
13 |
B |
|
31357 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials and products used to manufacture ferro-cement tanks Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and store and protect materials and products used to manufacture ferro-cement tanks |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31358 |
Mix sand and cement plaster for ferro-cement tank manufacture |
4 |
8 |
B |
|
31359 |
Plaster ferro-cement tanks |
4 |
40 |
B |
|
31360 |
Prepare to manufacture ferro-cement tanks |
4 |
8 |
B |
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Core Construction
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31337 |
Read and interpret working drawings and specifications, and apply them to undertake trowel trades projects |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31338 |
Apply legislative frameworks in a trowel trades context |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
31339 |
Use mathematics for trowel trades projects |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
31340 |
Plan and communicate in a trowel trades context Plan and communicate to complete a programme of work in a trowel trades context |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
31341 |
Demonstrate understanding of building science for trowel trades Demonstrate knowledge of building science for trowel trades |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
31342 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in a trowel trades context |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31361 |
Maintain the professional standards of a specific trowel trade Maintain professional standards and demonstrate leadership as a trowel trades professional |
4 |
15 |
B |
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Floor and Wall Tiling
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31343 |
Finish tiles Undertake finishing tasks for floor and wall tile installation |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
31344 |
Cut and fix tiles Cut and install floor and wall tiles |
4 |
48 |
B |
|
31345 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials used for floor and wall tiling Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and store and protect materials used for floor and wall tiling |
4 |
6
10 |
B |
|
31346 |
Mix beds, adhesives and grouts for floor and wall tiling |
4 |
11 7 |
B
|
|
31347 |
Prepare to fix tiles |
4 |
40 |
D |
|
33074 |
Prepare substrates for floor and wall tiling |
4 |
20 |
New |
|
33075 |
Install undertile waterproofing systems |
4 |
20 |
New |
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31348 |
Demonstrate understanding of license requirements, and undertake proprietary plaster cladding to meet consent compliance Demonstrate knowledge of license requirements, and undertake proprietary plaster cladding to meet consent compliance |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
31349 |
Attach and integrate decorative mouldings with a proprietary plaster cladding system |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
31350 |
Demonstrate understanding of fixing substrates for proprietary plaster cladding systems Demonstrate knowledge of installing substrates for proprietary plaster cladding systems |
4 |
6
5 |
B |
|
31351 |
Fix cavities and substrates for proprietary plaster cladding systems Install cavities and substrates for proprietary plaster cladding systems |
4 |
14
15 |
B
|
|
31352 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials used for proprietary plaster cladding systems Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and store and protect materials used for proprietary plaster cladding systems |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31353 |
Mix modified plaster for proprietary plaster cladding systems |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31354 |
Prepare, plaster and finish surfaces Complete preparation tasks, apply modified plaster, and finish surfaces |
4 |
70 |
B |
|
31355 |
Repair and maintain existing proprietary plaster cladding systems |
4 |
14 |
B |
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Solid Plastering
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31370 |
Demonstrate understanding of licensing requirements, and undertake solid plastering work to meet consent compliance Demonstrate knowledge of licensing requirements, and undertake solid plastering work to meet consent compliance |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
31371 |
Run and fix decorative solid or modified plastered mouldings Run and install decorative solid or modified plastered mouldings |
4 |
40 |
B |
|
31372 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials used for solid plastering Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and store and protect materials used for solid plastering |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31373 |
Mix solid and modified plaster |
4 |
8 |
B |
|
31374 |
Plaster surfaces Apply solid plaster to surfaces |
4 |
80 |
B |
|
31375 |
Prepare substrates for the application of solid plaster |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
31376 |
Repair and maintain existing solid plasterwork |
4 |
17 |
B |
Planning and Construction > Masonry > Brick and Block Laying
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31329 |
Demonstrate understanding of alternative claddings and features Demonstrate knowledge of the transitioning of alternative claddings and features with brick and block laying work |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
31330 |
Set out and lay blocks Set out and lay structural block masonry |
4 |
45 |
B |
|
31331 |
Set out and lay brick structures Set out and lay brick features |
4 |
35 |
B |
|
31332 |
Demonstrate understanding of licensing requirements, and undertake brick and blocklaying work to meet consent compliance Demonstrate knowledge of licensing requirements, and undertake brick and block laying to meet consent compliance |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
31333 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials used for brick and block work Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and store and protect materials used for brick and block work |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31334 |
Mix mortars for brick and blocklaying Mix mortars for brick and block laying |
4 |
8 |
B |
|
31335 33072 33073 |
Prepare for brick and blocklaying Prepare for laying brick veneers Prepare for laying structural block masonry |
4 4 4 |
15 8 7 |
C New New |
|
31336 |
Set out and lay brick walls Set out and lay brick veneer walls |
4 |
45 |
B |
Planning and Construction > Masonry > Refractory Installation
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31362
33077 |
Demonstrate understanding of consenting and permit requirements, and meet requirements for refractory installation work Demonstrate knowledge of consenting and permit requirements, and meet requirements for refractory installation work |
4
4 |
4
10 |
C
New |
|
31363 |
Finish and cure refractories |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
31364 33079 |
Install refractory mixes Set up and install refractory mixes |
4 4 |
20 30 |
C New |
|
31365 33081 |
Lay refractories Complete preparation requirements and lay refractories |
4 4 |
40 54 |
C New |
|
31366 |
Demonstrate understanding of materials used for refractory installation Demonstrate knowledge of materials used for refractory installation |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
31367 |
Mix refractory mixes, castables and mortars |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
31368 |
Prepare to lay refractories Prepare for installation of refractories |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
31369 |
Repair, maintain and reinstall refractories |
4 |
20 |
B |