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LIFTS AND ESCALATORS
Install, maintain, and dismantle false lift
cars
level:
4
credit:
5
planned review date:
April 2001
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and
prepare for work false lift cars; assemble and rope the false
car; test false cars for compliance; and dismantle false cars
and carry out completion work for false lift cars.
entry information:
Recommended: prior credit for Unit 14567, Plumb and set
out a single lift installation, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
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 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.
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
Those intending to work towards being credited with
this unit standard should note that work involved with
this unit standard can take place at heights well above
ground level, and therefore requires a relevant level of
physical fitness and ability to work at heights.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Plan and prepare for work on false lift cars.
performance criteria
1.1
Work requirements are identified from contracts and layouts and confirmed, if
necessary by site inspection, according to worksite procedure.
1.2
Resources required for the job including equipment, materials, tools and
personnel are identified, prepared, and transported to the work site according to
worksite procedure.
element 2
Assemble and rope the false car.
performance criteria
2.1
False car and the operational mechanisms are assembled in accordance with
manufacturers’ specifications and worksite procedure.
2.2
False car is roped in accordance with the requirements of manufacturers’
specifications, manufacturers’ manual and worksite procedure.
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element 3
Test false cars for compliance.
performance criteria
3.1
False car is tested to ensure compliance with manufacturers’ specifications in
accordance with worksite procedure.
3.2
Irregularities are fixed or reported according to worksite procedure.
Range:
3.3
irregularities may include but are not limited to - wear and damage
affecting safety or performance.
Scheduled safety tests and maintenance inspections are carried out and
recorded in accordance with worksite procedure.
element 4
Dismantle false cars and carry out completion work for false lift cars.
performance criteria
4.1
False cars are dismantled without damage according to worksite procedure.
4.2
Work is completed and relevant parties notified, in accordance with agreed plan
and according to worksite procedure.
4.3
Worksite is cleared and equipment and tools returned according to worksite
procedure.
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4.4
Records are completed according to worksite procedure.
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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