NZQA Expiring unit standard
26026 version 2
Page 1 of 3
Title
Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out maintenance of a yarn
splicing machine
Level
5
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of maintenance of yarn splicing machine, and to
undertake maintenance on the machine.
Classification
Textiles Manufacture > Carpet Manufacture
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Workplace procedures refer to the verbal or documented procedures for performing
activities including health and safety, operational, environmental and quality
management requirements. They refer to manuals, manufacturer's specification,
codes of practice, or policy statements.
2
Performance of the elements must comply with Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of, and preparations required for, undertaking
maintenance of a yarn splicing machine.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The yarn splicing machine requiring regular maintenance is identified.
1.2
The operation of the machine is described in accordance with the operating
manual.
1.3
The key components of the machine are identified in accordance with the
operating manual and manufacturer’s instructions.
1.4
The purpose of carrying out regular maintenance is described in terms of the
impact it has on production.
1.5
The nature of the maintenance is described in accordance with workplace
procedures, the operating manual and manufacturers’ instructions.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
26026 version 2
Page 2 of 3
1.6
Critical zones and components to be checked are identified in accordance with
the operating manual.
1.7
Tools, spare parts and consumables that may be required to carry out
maintenance are specified in accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 2
Carry out maintenance on the machine.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Appropriate personnel are notified when any maintenance is required in
accordance with workplace procedures.
2.2
The machine is dismantled using specified tools in accordance with the
operating manual and workplace procedures.
2.3
Critical zones and components are inspected in accordance with the operating
manual and workplace procedures.
2.4
Any faulty parts identified, are replaced or modified, in accordance with
workplace procedures.
2.5
Any scheduled maintenance is performed in accordance with maintenance
schedule.
Outcome 3
Restore the machine to operating condition.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The machine is reassembled in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2
The machine is operated in accordance with workplace procedures to verify it is
running correctly.
3.3
Maintenance records for the machine are updated in accordance with
workplace procedures.
Replacement information
This unit standard, unit standard 26027, unit standard
26028, unit standard 26029, and unit standard 26030
replaced unit standard 7194.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
26026 version 2
Page 3 of 3
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
12 February 2010
31 December 2019
Review
2
19 May 2016
31 December 2019
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0030
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.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016