Field Engineering and Technology
Registration of skill standard and review of unit standards for Extractive Industries
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Extractive Industries Management |
7143, 8902, 17693, 28793 |
|
|
Underground Extraction |
15662, 15666, 30898, 30899 |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2025
Planned review date December 2030
Summary
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council initiated a combined review of the extractives suite of qualifications and associated unit standards in the Extractive Industries Management and Underground Extraction domains. This industry has undergone extensive health and safety reviews resulting in more stringent regulatory requirements identifying specific unit standards required for compliance. The Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) consisted of industry, regulatory bodies and providers who have consent to assess.
For consistency of provision and for regulatory purposes, where there were minor amendments to unit standards these have been retained, and with standards with major changes skill standards have been developed as required.
Main changes
· Standard Setting Body was changed from MITO to Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council.
· All unit standards were updated in line with current industry practices, standards, Acts and regulations.
· Terminology was updated to reflect industry standards and practical applicability.
Extractive Industries Management
· Unit standards 7143, 8902 and 28793 were set to expire and replaced by new skill standard 40721.
· Unit standard 17693’s title was changed, a prerequisite was added, and outcome 4 was updated.
Underground Extraction
· Range statements and performance criteria were updated in unit standards 15662, 30898 and 30899.
· Titles were changed in unit standards 15666, and 30899.
Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2027
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
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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 > Extractive Industries > Extractive Industries Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
7143
8902
28793 40721 |
Inspect and report on safety and operations at an extractive site Prepare a safety inspection plan for extractive operations Conduct safety inspections for extractive operations Implement a health and safety inspection plan for extractive operations |
5
5
4 5 |
10
4
4 12 |
C
C
C
|
|
17693 |
Explain and determine water flow, and describe the selection of pumps and structures for an extractive site Explain and determine water flow, and the selection of pumps and structures for an extractive site |
6 |
20 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Underground Extraction
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
15662 |
Evaluate ground conditions and support methods for maintaining stability in underground operations |
6 |
15 |
B |
|
15666 |
Demonstrate knowledge of geology for underground extraction Analyse geology for underground extraction |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
30898 |
Design and maintain effective ventilation systems for a non-coal underground operation |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
30899 |
Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for a non-coal underground operation Develop and maintain basic ventilation systems for a non-coal underground operation |
4 |
15 |
B |