NZQA registered unit standard
14971 version 6
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Title
Use and maintain specialised tools and fixings for electric
switchboard manufacture
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
20
This unit standard is intended for the training and assessment
of people engaged in the manufacture of electric switchboards
and covers the knowledge and skill required to competently
and safely use tools and fixings to manufacture electric
switchboards.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
maintain tools used in switchboard manufacture;
–
use tools safely and accurately in switchboard
manufacture;
–
fabricate mounting components under supervision; and
–
use fixings in switchboard manufacture.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electric Switchboards
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job.
2
References
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and associated regulations;
Accident Compensation Act 2001;
AS/NZS 3439.4:2009, Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies –
Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS);
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
3
Definitions
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the
electrotechnology industry.
Switchboard – low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies, the rated voltage
of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1000 Hz, or 1500
V d.c.
4
Range
All activities are to be conducted in accordance with applicable specifications,
documented enterprise, legislative and/or regulatory requirements, and local bylaws.
Activities must also meet the requirements of the above in terms of personal,
product, and work site safety.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Maintain tools used in switchboard manufacture.
Range
tools may include but are not limited to – hydraulic cutters, saw busbar cutters,
busbar punching and bending tools, sheetmetal and chassis punching tools,
torque wrench, hand and hydraulic crimping tools, hydraulic crimping dies, drill
press.
Evidence of eight tools is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Correct operation of safety features are identified before use.
1.2
Operation of mechanical features is in accordance with design intent.
1.3
All wear points are identified and correct operation is verified before use.
1.4
Tools are lubricated and adjusted according to industry practice and operating
instructions.
1.5
Tolerance adjustments are made in accordance with site safety and quality
procedures.
Outcome 2
Use tools safely and accurately in switchboard manufacture.
Range
evidence is required for the same eight tools selected for outcome 1.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Tools are handled with a technique that demonstrates compliance with the
manufacturers' safe use recommendations and industry safe working practice.
2.2
Tools are employed in a cost effective manner within industry accepted
timeframes.
2.3
Tools are selected for each task in terms of required accuracy, speed, safety,
finish, and quality.
Outcome 3
Fabricate mounting components under supervision.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Use of tools in accordance with industry practice is demonstrated.
3.2
Components are fabricated in accordance with instructions.
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3.3
Fabrication is carried out without injury to personnel or damage to components
or equipment.
3.4
Adjustments are made to the fabricated components in accordance with
instructions.
Outcome 4
Use fixings in switchboard manufacture.
Range
fixings may include but are not limited to – high tensile bolts, screws, star
washers, Belleville washers, spring washers, rivets.
Evidence of five is required.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Washers are used in accordance with accepted industry techniques.
4.2
Bolts are torqued to manufacturer’s specifications and design drawings.
4.3
Fixings are selected to match job requirements.
requirements to include but are not limited to – high tension,
conductivity or insulation, corrosion, electrical stresses,
mechanical stresses, electromagnetic suitability, dissimilar
materials.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
31 August 1998
31 December 2013
Revision
2
3 April 2001
31 December 2013
Revision
3
12 March 2002
31 December 2013
Review
4
20 March 2008
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
5
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
6
15 January 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0003
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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SSB Code 100401
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NZQA registered unit standard
14971 version 6
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
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.
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 (CMR). 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 Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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