Field           Manufacturing

Development of Plastics Fabrication unit standard 33258

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed the development of the unit standard listed below.

Date new version published                                                                 May 2023

Planned review date                                                                              December 2027

Summary

The unit standard was developed in conjunction with industry stakeholders and training providers for the plastics fabrication industry, to recognise the knowledge and skill requirements for advanced polymer welders working onsite.

Amendments and updates were discussed at meetings through 2022 - 2023 and via email consultation.  All relevant feedback was actioned where appropriate.

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

Manufacturing > Plastics Processing Technology > Plastics Fabrication

ID	Title	Level	Credit
33258	Butt weld polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) polymer pipes above and below ground level	4	10