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LIFTS AND ESCALATORS
Replace and upgrade mechanical lift
equipment
level:
3
credit:
10
planned review date:
April 2001
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and
prepare for work on lift equipment; carry out modifications to
lift equipment; and carry out completion work on lift
equipment.
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.
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special notes:
1
Definitions
Worksite procedure refers to the documented
procedures for the machine and/or worksite.
Statutory requirements may include but is not limited to
the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code
and the 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.
Territorial authority and inspecting authority refers to
the relevant Local Body Authority and the by-laws of
that authority for the particular local body area.
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
Range:
lift equipment may include but is not
limited to – motors, bearings, safety
equipment,
doors,
indicators,
door
protection, call pushes, load weighing
systems, door operators;
lift equipment excludes – structural and
control components.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Plan and prepare for work on lift equipment.
performance criteria
1.1
Type and extent of modification is identified from work orders, inspection
reports, maintenance schedules or requests, and confirmed if necessary by site
inspection, according to worksite procedure.
1.2
Design requirements are identified and assessed following an interpretation of
plans, drawings, and texts according to worksite procedure.
1.3
Sequence of work is prioritised and coordination issues including the
implications of the design plan, are resolved with those involved or affected by
the work according to worksite procedure.
1.4
Resources required for the job including equipment, materials, drawings, tools,
and personnel are identified and transported to the worksite according to
worksite procedure.
element 2
Carry out modifications to lift equipment.
performance criteria
2.1
Equipment is isolated in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and
worksite procedure.
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2.2
Modification is carried out according to the technical specifications, design
details and worksite procedure.
2.3
Modification is carried out without damage or distortion to the surrounding
environment and other services, in accordance with worksite standards of
cleanliness, and with a minimum of waste or re-work.
2.4
Modification is tested and monitored for compliance with manufacturers’ and
worksite specification.
element 3
Carry out completion work on lift equipment.
performance criteria
3.1
Inspection by territorial inspecting authority is arranged to ensure that
equipment complies with statutory and territorial authority requirements.
3.2
Equipment is tested and monitored for compliance with manufacturers’
specifications and entered into service in accordance with worksite procedure.
3.3
The relevant parties are notified of work completion according to worksite
procedure.
3.4
Work site is cleared and equipment, plans, drawings, and tools returned
according to worksite procedure.
3.5
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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