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Fit and remount bindings to skis
level:
4
credit:
8
planned review date:
June 2009
sub-field:
Snowsport
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: analyse
options and select process for mounting a binding; install and
adjust ski bindings; remount ski bindings; and operate
workshop tools and machinery.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Industry Training Organisation.
special notes:
1
DIN (Deutsch Industrial Norm) is defined as an
international standard for binding manufacture.
2
All activities must comply with the policies, procedures,
and requirements of the enterprises involved and any
relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements
which may include but are not limited to: the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Sale of
Goods (United Nations Convention) Act 1994, Injury
Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act
2001, and the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE)
Act 1992.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Analyse options and select process for mounting a binding.
performance criteria
1.1
The boot, binding, and ski are analysed for compatibility according to DIN
standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.2
The compatibility of interfaces and/or lifters are identified.
1.3
The DIN setting selected matches the client’s details.
Range:
1.4
height, weight, age, boot sole length, skier ability.
The ski equipment is checked for manufacturer's specifications and warranty
conditions in regard to mounting instructions and requirements.
Range:
construction, materials, thickness and width of ski, screw retention
plates, binding placement marks, boot mid-sole marks.
1.5
Correct jig or template is selected for mounting the binding, interface or lifter, jig
is adjusted to boot length and positioned on the ski, with boot centre mark or
boot toe aligned to correct position on the ski.
1.6
Selected binding drill meets requirements of ski type and construction,
manufacturer's recommendations, and company practice.
Range:
ski type – adult ski, junior ski;
construction – metal, composite materials, wood, fibreglass.
element 2
Install and adjust ski bindings.
performance criteria
2.1
The binding is mounted according to the ski manufacturer's recommendations.
Range:
drilled and/or tapped.
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2.2
Adhesive is applied and binding screws are seated without damaging the ski or
screw according to manufacturer's recommendation and company practice.
2.3
The integrated brake is engaged and functions smoothly.
2.4
Cover plates and anti-friction devices are positioned to meet the binding, ski,
and boot requirements.
2.5
Bindings are adjusted to correct forward pressure setting and the skier's ability,
weight, age, and boot sole length, using the manufacturer's recommendations.
Range:
2.6
forward pressure and heel adjustment, toe unit adjustment,
release settings, centering.
Binding release mechanisms are function tested.
element 3
Remount ski bindings.
performance criteria
3.1
The binding is remounted according to company requirements and
manufacturers’ specifications.
Range:
3.2
may include – plugging holes, drilling new holes, inserting helicoil,
glues, tap top sheet.
Knowledge is demonstrated of helicoils, and when they are required.
element 4
Operate workshop tools and machinery.
performance criteria
4.1
Workshop machinery is operated according to manufacturers' specifications
and to operating instructions.
4.2
Workshop tools and machinery are cleaned and maintained according to
manufacturers' recommendations.
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4.3
Safety equipment is used while working with workshop machinery and
according to Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 requirements.
4.4
Gases, flammable liquids, and chemicals are stored and used according to safe
workplace practices as required under the Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992.
4.5
Repair and/or maintenance records are kept according to company procedures.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation
info@sfrito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority 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 providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0050 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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