Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems |
23258-23267, 28813-28819 |
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Fire Protection Systems Technology |
17708, 17712-17715 |
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|
Fixed Fire Protection Systems |
9362, 9372, 9375, 17727-17735, 18432, 18433, 23587, 23588, 27524-27526, 28820, 28821, 28824-28834 |
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|
Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment |
9013, 9020, 23585, 23586 |
Hanga Aro Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published June 2024
Planned review date December 2029
Summary
Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council undertook a review of the unit standards listed above in November 2022 as part of the 5-year review cycle. Regular Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings were held with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including representatives from fire protection industry associations, employers, training providers, assessment writers and subject matter experts. The review of unit standards in the Passive Fire Protection domain was done separately but at the same time as this review to maintain clarity and more comprehensive consultation due to the cross-over between industries in the fire sector.
All feedback received was incorporated and endorsed for registration by the stakeholders in July 2023.
Main changes
· Guidance information and document formatting were updated across the suite of unit standards.
· Standard setting body information was updated from Competenz to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council.
· Performance criteria and range statements were updated to accurately reflect current industry practice and legislation.
· Language was simplified for clarity of intent.
· Title of unit standards 27526, 28827 and 28829 were updated to better align with the standard contents.
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 > Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
23258 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems and installation practices |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
23259 |
Demonstrate knowledge of checking and testing of fire detection and alarm systems |
3 |
9 |
B |
|
23260 |
Install fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
23261 |
Commission fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
23262 |
Check, test, and inspect fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
23263 |
Check, test, and inspect special hazards fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
23264 |
Inspect fire detection and alarm systems for compliance |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
23265 |
Service fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
30 |
B |
|
23266 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection and alarm system design |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
23267 |
Design fire detection and alarm systems |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
28813 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fire detection and alarm system components and installation practices |
3 |
9 |
B |
|
28814 |
Demonstrate knowledge, use, and care of tools and test equipment used in the fire detection and alarm industry sector |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
28815 |
Install fire detection and alarm system components under supervision |
3 |
30 |
B |
|
28816 |
Demonstrate knowledge of special hazards fire detection and alarm systems and installation practices |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
28817 |
Demonstrate knowledge of commissioning tests and procedures for special hazards fire detection and alarm systems |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
28818 |
Install special hazards fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
28819 |
Commission special hazards fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fire Protection Systems Technology
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
17708 |
Inspect and test interconnected control and fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
30 |
B |
|
17712 |
Demonstrate knowledge of organisations and documentation that impact on the fire protection industry |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
17713 |
Demonstrate knowledge of interconnected control and fire detection and alarm systems |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
17714 |
Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and testing of interconnected control and fire alarm systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
17715 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply legislation and standards for the fire protection industry |
5 |
4 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fixed Fire Protection Systems
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
9362 |
Establish and disestablish site facilities for the installation of fire safety systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
9372 |
Commission fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
9375 |
Service fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
11 |
B |
|
17727 |
Conduct routine maintenance of special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
17728 |
Conduct surveys of special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
17729 |
Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance, testing, inspections, and surveys of special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
17730 |
Demonstrate knowledge of routine testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
17731 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and installation practices |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
17732 |
Demonstrate knowledge of special hazards and non-standard fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
17734 |
Conduct routine maintenance of fire sprinkler systems |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
17735 |
Conduct routine inspections of fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
18432 |
Fabricate and install pipe-work for fire sprinkler systems on site |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
18433 |
Install special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
23587 |
Commission special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
23588 |
Service special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
11 |
B |
|
27524 |
Design fixed fire protection systems |
5 |
40 |
B |
|
27525 |
Inspect fixed fire protection systems for compliance |
5 |
40 |
B |
|
27526 |
Supervise fire protection industry jobs/operations Supervise fire protection industry jobs or operations |
5 |
30 |
B |
|
28820 |
Conduct routine tests of fixed fire protection systems |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
28821 |
Inspect and test non-standard fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
28824 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the underpinning principles of hydraulic design for fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
28825 |
Conduct routine tests and inspections of special hazards fixed fire protection systems |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
28826 |
Read and interpret fire sprinkler construction and services drawings |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
28827 |
Fabricate and install pipe supports, hangers, braces, and brackets for fire sprinkler systems on site Fabricate and install pipe supports, hangers, braces, seismic restraints and brackets for fire sprinkler systems on site |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
28828 |
Install sprinkler heads |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
28829 |
Install pump sets for fire sprinkler systems Install pump units for fire sprinkler systems |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
28830 |
Install valves, switches, and gauges for fire sprinkler systems |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
28831 |
Demonstrate knowledge of deluge and pre-action fire sprinkler systems and commissioning procedures |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
28832 |
Install deluge and pre-action fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
28833 |
Service deluge and pre-action fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
28834 |
Commission deluge and pre-action fire sprinkler systems |
4 |
20 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment
|
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
|
9013 |
Survey for fire risks and select hand operated fire fighting equipment |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
9020 |
Demonstrate knowledge and use of hand operated fire fighting equipment |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
23585 |
Install and commission hand operated fire fighting equipment |
3 |
25 |
B |
|
23586 |
Maintain hand operated fire fighting equipment |
3 |
20 |
B |