NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of scrap metal and its preparation for
steelmaking
Level
2
Credits
Purpose
4
This unit standard is for people working in the steel
manufacturing sector.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of: scrap metals; scrap metal preparation
equipment; scrap metal preparation processes; and the
measurement of performance of scrap metal preparation.
Classification
Steel Manufacturing > Steel Manufacturing - Supporting Skills
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Company documentation refers to the documented procedures, manufacturer’s
manuals, and selected reference texts for the equipment and process.
ISRI refers to Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc.
PCBs refer to Polychlorinated biphenyls.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, Resource Management Act 1991.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of scrap metals.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The types, grades, and characteristics of ferrous and non ferrous scrap metals
are described in terms of ISRI scrap specifications or company documentation.
Range
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evidence is required of two different ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
metals.
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The types and nature of unacceptable materials are explained in terms of the
consequences upon the preparation and delivery of scrap metals.
Range
unacceptable materials include but are not limited to – sealed
containers, radioactive materials, chemical contamination (PCBs,
fuels), organic contamination (wood, rubber).
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of scrap metal preparation equipment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The types and characteristics of scrap metal preparation equipment are
described in terms of their function, operation, and application.
Range
2.2
preparation equipment includes but is not limited to – shredders,
balers, gas cutters, shears.
Service support systems are explained in terms of the function and interrelationship with each other.
Range
service support systems may include but are not limited to –
electrical, control, electromagnetic separation, water, hydraulic,
material handling;
evidence of four is required.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of scrap metal preparation processes.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The application of the equipment to the types of scrap metal being prepared is
described in terms of company documentation.
Range
3.2
The criteria for loading charging containers are outlined in terms of company
documentation.
Range
3.3
evidence is required of two different types of scrap metal.
loading includes but is not limited to – blending, positioning.
Safe handling practices and the consequences of malpractice for scrap metal
preparation is described in terms of company documentation.
Range
evidence is required of safe handling practices used in the
candidate’s workplace.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the measurement of performance of scrap metal preparation.
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Evidence requirements
4.1
The application and implications of performance indicators are identified and
described in terms of company documentation.
performance indicators may include but are not limited to –
tonnes/manned year, quality claims;
evidence of three is required.
Range
4.2
The identity, application, and effect of quality control factors for scrap metal
preparation are described in terms of company documentation.
quality control factors include but are not limited to – bulk
chemistry, weight, density, size.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 December 1996
31 December 2012
Revision
2
18 July 2000
31 December 2012
Rollover and
Revision
3
15 March 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0013
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.
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Comments on this unit standard
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