NZQA registered unit standard
27204 version 1
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Title
Inspect lubrication systems
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to inspect
lubrication systems.
Classification
Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in
Mechanical Engineering
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 21912, Apply safe working practices on an engineering
worksite, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 27203, Demonstrate knowledge of lubrication in
engineering machinery.
Explanatory notes
1
Reference
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
2
Definition
Worksite procedures – documents that include: worksite rules, codes, and practices;
equipment operating instructions and maintenance schedules; documented quality
management systems; and health and safety requirements.
3
Range
Types of lubrication systems relevant to this unit standard may include but are not
limited to open, closed, immersed, gravity, pressurised, and splash.
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SSB Code 101571
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NZQA registered unit standard
27204 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Inspect lubrication systems.
Range
a minimum of two systems.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The type of lubrication system to be inspected is identified.
1.2
Lubrication requirements for the system are determined from worksite
procedures or manufacturer’s specifications.
1.3
System is checked for conformance in accordance with worksite procedures or
manufacturer’s specifications.
may include but is not limited to – fluid level, condition,
temperature, pressure, consumption and/or loss.
Range
1.4
System faults are diagnosed, and corrective actions, if necessary, are taken in
accordance with worksite procedures.
1.5
Results of inspection are recorded in accordance with worksite procedures.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 27203 replaced unit
standard 2402.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
15 April 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0013
This CMR 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,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
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SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27204 version 1
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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.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR 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 Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016