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Set up and monitor the automatic
application of a powder stripe to internal
cylindrical seam welds
level:
3
credit:
5
planned review date:
November 2009
sub-field:
Manufacturing Skills
purpose:
This unit standard covers setting and monitoring of a system
which automatically applies a stripe of powder particles
through an electrostatic field to the internal surface of a can
body seam weld. Such a system is comprised of a powder
feed unit, powder application arm, powder heating and
cooling (curing), and surplus powder recovery.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: set up,
monitor, and adjust an automated internal powder stripe
applicator.
entry information:
Open.
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.
special notes:
1
Definitions
Product specifications refers to the documented
requirements of the manufactured item.
Setup, in the context of this unit standard, is
synonymous with the term changeover. Either term
may be used in the reading and interpretation of this
unit standard.
Worksite procedures means all documented operational
procedures put in place by the candidate’s employer.
These include: site safety procedures; equipment
operating procedures; standard job procedures; and
procedures for the handling and disposal of materials
and waste.
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2
All work practices must meet recognised codes of
practice and documented worksite safety procedures
(where these exceed the code) for personal, product,
and worksite safety, and must meet the obligations
required under current legislation.
3
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is
not limited to the: Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992; Resource Management Act 1991; Hazardous
Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Prepare an automated internal powder stripe applicator for setup.
performance criteria
1.1
Powder stripe unit is isolated and locked out in accordance with worksite
procedures.
1.2
Tools and fittings for internal powder stripe applicator for setup are identified
and selected in accordance with worksite procedures.
1.3
Applicator arm and filters are cleaned in accordance with worksite procedures.
element 2
Set up an automated internal powder stripe applicator.
performance criteria
2.1
Powder application arm is installed in accordance with worksite procedures.
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2.2
Powder application rate is set in accordance with worksite procedures and
product conforms to specification.
Range:
2.3
position of powder in relation to internal welded seam area, even
distribution of powder along seam length, weight of powder.
Powder curing is set in accordance with worksite procedures and product
conforms to specification.
Range:
setting of powder curing may include but is not limited to – oven
temperatures, oven conveyor speed, cool-down period.
element 3
Monitor and adjust an automated internal powder stripe applicator.
performance criteria
3.1
Monitoring checks are performed in accordance with worksite procedures.
Range:
3.2
monitoring checks may include but are not limited to – enamel
rating, copper sulphate bath, powder weight, residual powder
build-up, powder supply.
Adjustments are made as necessary to maintain operation in accordance with
worksite procedures.
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.
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.
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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 0013 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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