NZQA registered unit standard
23518 version 2
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Title
Make up steel framing for a canvas fabrication application
Level
4
Credits
10
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the canvas
fabrication industry. People credited with this unit standard are
able to: prepare to make steel framing; measure and mark out
steel framing; and make and assemble steel framing.
Classification
Industrial Textile Fabrication > Canvas Fabrication
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, and local body regulations.
2
Definition
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and
procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality
specifications, and legislative requirements.
3
Any relevant engineering consent approvals must be followed where appropriate.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to make steel framing.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job specifications are identified and verified in accordance with company and
legislative requirements.
1.2
Tools and equipment suitable for making frames are identified and used in
accordance with the manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.
Range
may include but is not limited to – welding equipment, drill, clamps,
measuring equipment, metal cutting equipment, markers, pop
riveter.
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1.3
A suitable area to make and assemble the framing is identified in accordance
with company requirements.
1.4
Frame material is selected in accordance with manufacturer and job
specifications, and legislative requirements.
Outcome 2
Measure and mark out steel framing.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task in accordance with
legislative requirements.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; workshop safety;
environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
2.2
Frame is measured and marked out in accordance with job specifications, and
all markings are legible.
2.3
Frame supports are measured and marked out in accordance with job
specifications, and all markings are legible.
Outcome 3
Make and assemble steel framing.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task in accordance with
legislative requirements.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; workshop safety;
environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
3.2
Material is cut and shaped, and all measurements are accurate in accordance
with job specifications and legislative requirements.
3.3
Drilling is carried out in accordance with job specifications and legislative
requirements.
3.4
Frame is laid out and clamped in preparation for assembly in accordance with
job specifications and legislative requirements.
3.5
Pillars to suit exterior cladding are fitted in accordance with job specifications
and legislative requirements.
3.6
Reinforcing and bracing are added to frame as necessary in accordance with
job specifications and legislative requirements.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Assembly of frame is carried out, and frame is joined in accordance with job
specifications and legislative requirements.
may include but is not limited to – welding, mechanical fastenings,
adhesives.
Range
3.8
Frame alignment measurements are checked and comply with the job
specifications.
3.9
Anti-corrosion treatment is carried out on the metal in accordance with job
specifications and company requirements.
3.10
Made-up fabric is fitted on frame in accordance with job specifications and
legislative requirements.
3.11
Tools and equipment are returned to their places and the work area is cleaned
in accordance with company requirements.
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
26 March 2007
N/A
Rollover
2
27 January 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0014
This CMR 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,
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.
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(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
23518 version 2
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Comments on this unit standard
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