3198 version 5 Page 1 of 3 Alter resin rheology with fillers, extenders and additives for composites Level 5 Credits 3 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to alter resin rheology with fillers, extenders and additives by determining parameters of finished material, blending the matrix, and cleaning the machine and tools. Subfield Composites Domain Production Composites Status Registered Status date 26 September 2001 Date version published 21 August 2009 Planned review date 31 December 2011 Entry information Open. Accreditation Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Standard setting body (SSB) Boating Industry Training Organisation Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0136 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes 1 Definitions Equipment refers to applicators, dispensers, measuring devices, cutters and cleaning utensils. Process specification refers to the documented order and method of applying the materials to manufacture the item (time, materials, temperature, application rates). Product specification refers to the documented requirements of the manufactured item. Worksite procedures refer to the documented procedures for the machine and worksite. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 3198 version 5 Page 2 of 3 2 All worksite procedures must meet recognised codes of practice such as the Code of Practice for Health and Safety in the Manufacture of Composites Based on Synthetic Resins (Fibreglass), 1998. This code, and other relevant codes of practice, are available from the Composites Association of New Zealand, PO Box 75 345, Manurewa, Manukau 2243, or at http://www.hazsubstancesinquiry.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/composites.shtml. They include obligations required under current legislation. All worksite procedures must also meet documented worksite safety procedures (where these exceed the code) for personal, product and worksite safety. Elements and performance criteria Element 1 Determine parameters of finished material. Performance criteria 1.1 End use material is established to meet worksite procedures. 1.2 Formulation meets product and process specifications. 1.3 Materials match requirements of formulation. 1.4 Equipment matches needs of formulation. 1.5 Process specification is sourced and verified against product specification. Element 2 Blend matrix. Performance criteria 2.1 Equipment is prepared and in working condition in accordance with worksite procedures. 2.2 Materials are used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and the code of practice. 2.3 Materials are handled according to safety data sheet recommendations and the code of practice. 2.4 Matrix meets product and process specifications. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 3198 version 5 Page 3 of 3 Element 3 Clean machine and tools. Performance criteria 3.1 Machine and tools are cleaned according to manufacturer's recommendations and worksite procedures. 3.2 Worksite is left ready for next operation. Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Boating Industry Training Organisation training@bia.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016