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level:
3
credit:
8
planned review date:
April 2001
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare
the site for installation work; prepare and secure equipment,
materials and tools; implement site safety measures; erect
site structures and install site amenities; and arrange for
refurbishment and restoration of site.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA.
moderation option:
A national moderation system of local networks has been
established by the NZ Engineering, Food and Manufacturing
Industry Training Organisation.
special notes:
1
Definitions
Worksite procedure refers to the documented
procedures for the enterprise and/or worksite.
Statutory requirements may include but is not limited to
the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code
and relevant standards such as the New Zealand
Standard (NZS) 3000:1997, Electrical Installations Buildings, Structures and Premises, and NZS
4332:1997, Non-Domestic Passenger and Goods Lifts.
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Equipment and materials refers to a range of items
such as:
equipment - lifting and hoisting devices, pre-fabricated
and built on site accommodation;
materials - paint, timber, steel sections, oils, solvents.
2
All work practices must meet recognised codes of
practice and documented worksite safety procedures
(where these exceed code) for personal, product and
worksite safety, and must meet the obligations required
under current legislation.
Legislation includes but is not limited to the Health and
Safety in Employment Act (1992), and its subsequent
amendments.
3
Acts, Regulations, and bylaws, including the Resource
Management Act (1991), and its subsequent
amendments, regarding the handling of toxic material
and waste are to be complied with.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Prepare the site for installation work.
performance criteria
1.1
Worksite requirements are identified from work orders, instructions, drawings
and plans.
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1.2
Resources including equipment, materials and tools required for the work are
identified and prepared according to worksite procedure.
1.3
The worksite is prepared according to worksite procedure.
Range:
may include but is not limited to - provision of storage space,
provision of temporary or alternative access, delivery points,
amenities, services, first-aid facilities.
element 2
Prepare and secure equipment, materials and tools.
performance criteria
2.1
Equipment, materials and tools are received, unloaded, and checked for
compliance with the documentation.
2.2
Any irregularities are reported immediately and corrective action initiated,
according to worksite procedure.
2.3
Equipment, materials, and tools are prepared and secured according to
worksite procedure.
Range:
prepared may include but is not limited to - unpacking, removal of
protective coatings, lubricating, pre-assembly, pre-adjustment,
painting.
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element 3
Implement site safety measures.
performance criteria
3.1
Signage and barriers are erected according to worksite procedure.
3.2
Hazards and potential hazards are identified and reported according to worksite
procedure.
Range:
3.3
hazards may include but are not limited to - inadequate access for
employees and the public, obstacles in the building, hazardous
layout, placement of builder’s stores and equipment, exposed
wiring.
Work area is cleared of waste material and cleaned according to worksite
procedure.
element 4
Erect site structures and install site amenities.
Range:
site structures may include but are not limited to - walls, fences, signage
boards, portable or pre-assembled site facilities;
site amenities may include but are not limited to - temporary accommodation,
shelters, storage facilities, office, ablutions, first aid and first-aid station,
electricity, plumbing, telephone.
performance criteria
4.1
Components of structures are placed in accordance with specifications and preassembled, where appropriate, according to worksite procedure.
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4.2
Structures are assembled and secured in accordance with specifications and
worksite procedure.
4.3
Location and position of site amenities are confirmed from specifications, site
plans and with site authorities.
4.4
Site amenities are installed in accordance with specifications and worksite
procedure.
element 5
Arrange for refurbishment and restoration of site.
performance criteria
5.1
Site refurbishment and restoration requirements are confirmed according to
specifications and worksite procedure.
5.2
Refurbishment and restoration of site structures and site amenities are
arranged in accordance with worksite procedure.
5.3
Worksite is secured and cleaned, and equipment, materials and tools are
returned according to worksite procedure.
5.4
Records are completed according to worksite procedure.
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Comments to:
NZ Engineering, Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by April 2001.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0013]
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