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METAL SURFACE FINISHING
Finish work using electroplating
solutions in metal surface finishing
operations
level:
3
credit:
15
planned review date:
December 2002
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to operate
and have limited control of an electroplating process. This
unit standard may apply to the electro deposition of a range
of metals and alloys typical of which are; copper, nickel, zinc,
tin, chromium, cadmium, silver, gold, and brass. Processing
may be done in: manual, semi or fully automatic rack or
barrel plants. Operating parameters may include - treatment
times and currents, bath pH, temperature, anode condition,
addition agent content, cleanliness of contacts, solution
levels, and purity.
entry information:
Demonstrated competence in safety, loading, and pretreatment of items in electroplating is useful to those seeking
credit for this unit standard. This could be evidenced by
credit for Unit 2352, Load work for metal surface finishing
processing operations, Unit 2353, Pre-treat work for
subsequent metal surface finishing operations and Unit
2824, Follow safe working practices on an engineering
worksite.
An understanding of the principles of electroplating is
desirable before seeking credit for this unit standard.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA.
moderation option:
A national moderation system of regional panels and
assessor networks has been established by Competenz.
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special notes:
Worksite procedure refers to the documented procedures for
the machine and/or worksite.
All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice
and documented worksite safety procedures (where these
exceed code) for person, product and worksite safety, and
must meet the obligations required under current legislation.
Acts, Regulations, and By-Laws regarding the handling of
toxic material and waste are to be complied with.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Check preparation of item/work for correct jigging/loading.
performance criteria
1.1
Racks/barrels are fully and securely loaded for optimum productivity.
1.2
Incorrectly loaded item/work is reloaded in accordance with worksite procedure.
element 2
Carry out treatment process to item/work.
performance criteria
2.1
Safety measures are complied with and item/work is processed in sequence
according to worksite procedure.
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2.2
Process parameters are monitored to ensure compliance with worksite
procedure.
Range:
does not include solution analysis.
2.3
Variances from instructions/worksite procedure are notified to Supervisor.
2.4
Plant and equipment is adjusted according to process requirements.
2.5
Process delays or breakdowns are reported to Supervisor.
element 3
Examine work for faults or abnormal appearance.
performance criteria
3.1
Work is checked for processing faults in accordance with worksite procedure.
3.2
Faults or abnormal appearance of finish are reported to Supervisor.
3.3
Corrective action is taken, where required, in accordance with Supervisor's
instructions.
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Comments to:
Competenz
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by December 2002.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0013]
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