NZQA registered unit standard
21006 version 2
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Title
Use and maintain a power-assisted fastening tool for frame and truss
manufacture
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to, for frame
and truss manufacture: describe the use of a power-assisted
fastening tool; and load, set up, operate and functionally
maintain a power-assisted fastening tool.
Classification
Construction Trades > Carpentry
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Power-assisted fastening tool can include fastening tools powered by compressed
air, compressed gas or electricity.
Workplace practice refers to the documented procedures specific to a workplace
which set out the standard and required practices of that workplace.
2
Credit for this unit standard indicates compliance with industry practice. Industry
practice refers to the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills that reflect the
productivity, uniformity, finish quality, and material economies currently accepted
within industry.
3
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include:
Heath and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995;
Building Act 2004;
New Zealand Building Code.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the use of a power-assisted fastening tool for frame and truss manufacture.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Set-up and loading of a power-assisted fastening tool is described in terms of
the manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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NZQA registered unit standard
1.2
Operation of a power-assisted fastening tool is described in terms of the
manufacturer’s instructions, job requirements and workplace practice.
Range
1.3
placement and angle of use, depth of driving, clearance of jams.
Functional maintenance for the use of a power-assisted fastening tool is
described in terms of the manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.
Range
1.4
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screws inspected for tightness, daily inspection for free movement
of safety element and trigger, daily clean and inspection for wear,
correct replacement parts used, inspection of power source
equipment and parts.
Use of a power-assisted fastening tool is described in terms of safety
requirements.
Range
personal protective equipment, setup of work area, handling and
storage techniques, good housekeeping practices, disconnection
procedures.
Outcome 2
Load, set up and operate a power-assisted fastening tool for frame and truss manufacture.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Power-assisted fastening tool is loaded and set up in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.
2.2
Power-assisted fastening tool is used to drive fasteners in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, job requirements and workplace practice.
Range
2.3
Power-assisted fastening tool is operated without risk or harm to people,
equipment and property.
Range
2.4
placement and angle of use, depth of driving, clearance of jams.
personal protective equipment, safe setup of work area, handling
and storage techniques, good housekeeping practices,
disconnection procedures.
Power-assisted fastening tool and work areas are cleaned after operation in
accordance with workplace practice.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
21006 version 2
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Outcome 3
Functionally maintain a power-assisted fastening tool.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Power-assisted fastening tool is inspected, cleaned and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.
Range
screws inspected for tightness, daily inspection for free movement
of safety element and trigger, daily clean and inspection for wear,
correct replacement parts used, inspection of power source
equipment and parts.
3.2
Inspection of the power-assisted fastening tool’s power source equipment and
connections is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and workplace practice.
3.3
Power-assisted fastening tool is lubricated in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3.4
Trouble shooting maintenance is carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.
3.5
Power-assisted fastening tool maintenance is carried out without risk or harm to
people, equipment and property.
Range
personal protective equipment, safe setup of work area, handling
and storage techniques, good housekeeping practices,
disconnection procedures.
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 September 2004
31 December 2012
Review
2
9 December 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0048
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (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.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
21006 version 2
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Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent 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 Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
national.office@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016