NZQA registered unit standard
8036 version 5
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Title
Describe the role of microorganisms in industrial processes
Level
6
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the
role of microorganisms in industrial processes.
Classification
Science > Microbiology
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Unit 8023, Demonstrate and apply knowledge of
microorganism biochemical pathways; or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the role of microorganisms in industrial processes.
Range
fermentation of a substrate, biosynthesis, bioconversion of a substrate
molecule, production of whole microorganism, production of part of a
microorganism.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Microorganism activity is described for the conversion of raw material to a
desired product for an industrial process.
1.2
Steps in the industrial process are described in terms of the microorganisms
role in the conversion.
Range
evidence of reagents and products is required. This does not
include structures of molecules.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
8036 version 5
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31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 December 1996
31 December 2014
Review
2
24 February 1998
31 December 2014
Review
3
23 November 1999
31 December 2014
Review
4
21 May 2010
N/A
Rollover
5
27 January 2015
N/A
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0152
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to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
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