NZQA registered unit standard
28692 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of production planning for manufacturing
bituminous binders
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of production planning for manufacturing bituminous
binders.
Classification
Infrastructure Works > Bitumen Product Manufacturing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Competence in this unit standard requires knowledge of the current editions of the
following references:
RNZ 9803, Quality Assurance for Bituminous Binders: A Code of Practice developed
by Roading New Zealand, RNZ 9803:2013, Roading New Zealand, available at
http://www.nzcontractors.co.nz;
New Zealand Transport Agency specifications at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/:
NZTA M1: Specification for Roading Bitumens;
NZTA M13: Specification for Adhesion Agents;
NZTA M13 Notes: Notes to Specification for Adhesion Agents;
NZTA Q1: Specification for Quality Assurance for Chipsealing;
Bitumen Emulsion Users Guide, Roading New Zealand, available at
http://www.nzcontractors.co.nz;
Chipsealing in New Zealand, New Zealand Transport Agency, available at
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/chipsealing-new-zealand-manual/;
Contract quality plans.
2
Definition
Company procedures refers to all documented policies, procedures, and
methodologies of the candidate’s employer at the time of training, including but not
limited to those relating to health, safety, environment, quality, and operations.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
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NZQA registered unit standard
28692 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of production planning for manufacturing bituminous binders.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Production programme for bituminous binders is explained in terms of
anticipating customer requirements and ordering bulk supplies of materials.
Range
1.2
programming – annual, monthly, daily;
materials – bitumen grades, adhesion agents, emulsifiers, latex,
blending oils, chemicals, polymers.
Production planning for manufacturing bituminous binders is explained in terms
of obtaining job mix formulae, ensuring sufficient stock of materials is available
on time for manufacturing mixes, and obtaining amended job mix formula for
new blend using existing stock.
Range
binders – cut back, fluxed, emulsified, polymer modified;
materials – bitumen grades, cutters , fluxes, adhesion agents,
emulsifiers, chemicals, latex blending oils, polymers;
stock – check existing for suitability and quantity, order in;
formula for – different grade of bitumen, binder with adhesion
agent, redosing adhesion agent or diluent, remilling, diluting PMB,
blending bitumen grade.
1.3
Production planning for bituminous binders is explained in terms of scheduling
jobs through the plant to achieve maximum efficiency of resources while
meeting customer requirements for delivery times.
1.4
Production planning for bituminous binders is explained in terms of
rescheduling.
Range
1.5
Sampling and testing requirements for bituminous binders are described in
accordance with NZTA specifications, contract requirements, and company
procedures.
Range
1.6
rescheduling for impact of – weather, material delays, plant
breakdown, product failure.
input materials – bitumen grades, cutter, flux, adhesion agent,
emulsion, polymer, modified bitumen, cutback bitumen;
process control tests – evidence testing, calibrations, viscosity,
temperature, pressure pH, flow rate, tank ullages.
Testing and quality control are explained in terms of selecting specifications or
test methods that comply with specific contract requirements.
Range
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selection of tests for – three products, two customers.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Production planning for bituminous binders is explained in terms scheduled
downtime and planning for maintenance.
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 February 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0101
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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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 the Infrastructure ITO qualifications@infrastructureito.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016