Field          Manufacturing

 

Review of Sailmaking unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Industrial Textile Fabrication

Sailmaking

11804, 11802, 11813, 31465, 31466

 

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                              September 2024

 

Planned review date                               December 2029

 

Summary

 

The standards were reviewed in June 2024 as part of a wider review of Industrial Textile Fabrication qualifications and standards. Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council worked with MAST Academy; a key provider who gathered evidence from industry to support the changes made. Changes were required to bring units up to date with current industry practice and provide greater flexibility for assessment.

 

Main changes

 

·      One new unit standard 33424 was developed.

·      Unit Standard 11804 is set to expire.

·      Guidance information and range statements in four unit standards were updated.

 

Category D standard will expire at the end of December 2026

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B standards is December 2026

 

 

Detailed list of 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

 

Manufacturing > Industrial Textile Fabrication > Sailmaking

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11804

Make and fit covers in the sailmaking industry

3

10

D

11812

Sew materials in the sailmaking industry

4

8

B

11813

Hand work sail materials in the sailmaking industry

4

12

B

31465

Demonstrate knowledge of and select sailcloth material for boat sail fabrication          

4

5

B

31466

Demonstrate knowledge of sewing machines, perform routine maintenance, and set lockstitches for boat sail fabrication

4

6

B

33424

Assemble, make and apply accessory items in the sailmaking industry

3

10

New