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Prepare an A-type applicator for
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level:
3
credit:
12
planned review date:
September 2009
sub-field:
Highway Construction and Maintenance
replacement information:
This unit standard, unit standard 18046, and unit standard
18047 replaced unit standard 15929.
purpose:
This unit standard is for people who operate an A-type
roadmarking applicator. People credited with this unit
standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of requirements
for A-type operations, and prepare for A-type applicator
operations.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Infrastructure ITO.
special notes:
1
The requirements within the following legislation and
regulations applying to roadmarking operations must be
complied with as appropriate to the context of
assessment for this unit standard:
Employment Relations Act 2000;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation
Act 2001;
Resource Management Act 1991;
Traffic Regulations 1976;
all available at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/.
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The requirements within the following codes of practice
and guidelines applying to roadmarking operations
must be complied with as appropriate to the context of
assessment for this unit standard:
Codes of practice and checklists published by the
New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation, such as Safety,
Health and Environment Guide, available at
http://www.nzrf.co.nz/;
Transit New Zealand’s principal external manuals,
manual amendments, specific examples include:
Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management
(CoPTTM),
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/index.jsp;
Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings, Part II;
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/view_m
anual.jsp?content_type=manual&=edit&primary_key=1
5&action=edit;
Transit New Zealand’s Technical documents TNZ C/01,
TNZ M/07, TNZ M/12, TNZ M/13, TNZ M/20, TNZ P/12,
TNZ P/14, TNZ P/20, TNZ P/22, TNZ T/4, TNZ T/08,
TNZ T/12, TNZ TQS1, TNZ TQS2 are listed on
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/specific
ations.jsp;
Occupational Safety and Health Service of the
Department of Labour documents including approved
codes of practice and guidelines relevant to specific
work activities an example being the Code of Practice
for the Management of Substances Hazardous to
Health (MOSHH), available at
http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/327.shtml.
3
This unit standard could be assessed in both the
workplace or provider environments.
4
Definitions
Company requirements include the policy, procedures,
and methodologies of the company. They include
requirements in company and site health, safety and
environmental plans, quality assurance documents, job
plans, and contract work and reporting documents.
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Material supplier instructions may include
specifications, storage, installation, handling,
instructions for use and material safety data sheets.
Plant and machinery supplier instructions may include
specifications, fitting, installation, handling, repairs,
maintenance, safe operating procedures and
instructions for use.
Truck Loading Code is the code of practice for the
safety of loads and load security on heavy vehicles, for
heavy transport operators. Includes both general and
specialised requirements. ISBN: 047306104X author
Land Transport Safety Authority.
5
This unit standard refers to A-type applicators. For the
purpose of assessment however, operator-mounted
applicators suitable for applying longitudinal markings
commonly referred to as B1-type applicators would also
meet the assessment requirements of this unit
standard. For B-type applicators refer to unit standard
18048, Prepare a B-Type applicator for roadmarking.
6
Candidates must hold a driver licence of the
appropriate class for the gross vehicle mass of the
vehicle being driven.
7
Candidates must hold the appropriate Hazardous
Substances and New Organisms licence for the product
being transported.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for A-type operations.
performance criteria
1.1
Specifications for A-type applicators are described in accordance with the
Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings, Part II, and specifications TNZ P/12, TNZ
P/22 and TNZ T/08.
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1.2
Preparation for A-type operations is described in terms of company
requirements.
Range:
rural, urban, left-hand operation, right-hand operation.
1.3
Personal and team safety for A-type operations is described in accordance with
the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation’s Safety, Health and Environment
Guide, and company requirements.
1.4
Location and function of process controls on A-type applicators are explained in
accordance with plant and machinery supplier instructions.
Range:
1.5
Procedures for changing the product type are explained in accordance with
material supplier instructions, plant and machinery supplier instructions, and
company requirements.
Range:
1.6
includes but is not limited to – painting left-hand drive and righthand drive, computer, segmented line control, troubleshooting,
emergency procedures.
includes but is not limited to – paint flushing, filters, compatibility of
products.
Maintenance of plant and equipment is described in terms of operator checks
and adjustments, and when to refer for specialist servicing.
Range:
includes but is not limited to – filter clean, pump lubrication, hose
condition, accumulator charge (where fitted), tip condition.
element 2
Prepare for A-type applicator operations.
performance criteria
2.1
Tests One, Two, Three, and Four are demonstrated on an A-type applicator in
accordance with specification TNZ T/08.
2.2
The applicator is loaded with approved material and equipment in accordance
with company requirements.
Range:
paint, beads, measuring devices;
may include – road signs, cones.
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2.3
Load is secured in accordance with the Truck Loading Code.
2.4
Personal protective equipment is fitted and worn in accordance with company
requirements.
2.5
The pavement surface is prepared for application in accordance with the
company requirements.
2.6
Specific job requirements are carried out in accordance with the company
requirements and plant and machinery supplier instructions.
Range:
2.7
requirements such as calibration, process control, adjustments,
and product information as specified by the client or company.
Transfer from right-hand to left-hand operation (or vice versa) is demonstrated
in accordance with company requirements.
Range:
traffic management, mirrors, driving controls, paint controls,
pointers.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Infrastructure ITO askus@infratrain.co.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0101 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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