NZQA registered unit standard
26831 version 1
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Title
Perform track-mounted wall sawing of concrete on site
Level
3
Credits
12
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to
perform, and perform, track-mounted wall sawing of concrete
on site, and complete work operations.
Classification
Concrete > Concrete Construction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Specifications refer to documented instructions (oral, written, graphic) and may
include any of the following: manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations or
technical data sheets; material specifications; specifications from a specialist source
such as an architect, designer, engineer or a supervisor; site or work specific
requirements.
Workplace practice refers to the documented procedures specific to a workplace
which set out the standard and required practices of that workplace.
2
Assessment against this unit standard must be undertaken on site. On site refers to
a wide range of building and construction environments within which trade skills are
required, and includes concrete production and concrete construction sites.
3
Evidence must be shown for the track-mounted wall sawing of three cuts of differing
depth and orientation.
4
Credit for this unit standard indicates compliance with industry practice. Industry
practice, for the purpose of this unit standard, refers to the ability to demonstrate
knowledge and skills that reflect the productivity, uniformity, finish quality and
material economies currently accepted within industry.
5
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995;
Resource Management Act 1991.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
26831 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to perform track-mounted wall sawing of concrete on site.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job requirements are identified and confirmed in accordance with specifications
and workplace practice.
1.2
Track-mounted wall sawing equipment, tools, and personal protective
equipment are selected in accordance with job requirements and workplace
practice.
1.3
Track-mounted wall sawing equipment is set up in accordance with job
requirements and workplace practice.
Range
set up tracks aligned to specified cut, inspection of blade to ensure
fitness for purpose, attachment of blade guard, slurry control,
security of cut portion.
Outcome 2
Perform track-mounted wall sawing of concrete on site.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Track-mounted wall sawing equipment is operated in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, job requirements, and workplace practice.
Range
water volume, blade speed, feed pressure, slurry control, ensuring
security and safety of cut portion during and after operation.
2.2
Track-mounted wall sawing job is completed in accordance with job
requirements and workplace practice.
2.3
Track-mounted wall sawing equipment is shut down and tracks are removed
without damage to the surrounding environment, and in accordance with
workplace practice.
Outcome 3
Complete work operations.
Evidence requirements
3.1
All operations are safely completed; workplace and equipment are cleaned in
accordance with workplace practice and environmental safety requirements,
and routine maintenance is carried out in accordance with workplace practice.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
26831 version 1
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31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 November 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.
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