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lift cars and 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
prepare for work on lift cars and equipment; verify
identify the fault; diagnose and repair faults in lift cars
equipment; and carry out completion work on lift cars
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.
special notes:
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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.
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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.
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Range:
4
To gain credit in this unit standard evidence must be
provided of competence in the diagnosis and repair of
faults in components of electric, electro-hydraulic
passenger, goods and service lifts, and hydraulic lift
systems.
hydraulic lift systems components are to
include - directional flow valves, pressure
control valves, filters, pumps, rams,
cylinders, seals, oil cooler;
electric and electro-hydraulic passenger,
goods and service lifts components are to
include - car guiding and safety
equipment,
door
equipment,
car
equipment, landing equipment, governor
idler wheels, lift car, well, motor, generator,
electrical and telephone equipment, load
weighing devices, bearings, seals, glands.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Plan and prepare for work on lift cars and equipment.
performance criteria
1.1
An inspection of the worksite and the equipment to be diagnosed and repaired
is arranged according to worksite procedure.
1.2
Sequence of work is prioritised and coordination issues resolved with others
involved or affected by the work according to worksite procedure.
1.3
Resources required for the job including equipment, materials, plans, drawings,
tools and personnel are identified, prepared, and transported to the worksite
according to worksite procedure.
1.4
Lift equipment is isolated from public hazard with minimal impact on fault
conditions in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and worksite
procedure.
1.5
Lift is positioned and secured to provide safe, convenient access to work area.
element 2
Verify and identify the fault.
performance criteria
2.1
The reported fault is confirmed according to worksite procedure.
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2.2
The normal performance and function of the lift equipment is ascertained by
reference to manufacturers’ specifications, operating manuals, and
commissioning data.
2.3
Technical information, fault finding and diagnostic techniques are used to verify
reported faults and the nature and cause of the faults are determined from all
available evidence according to worksite procedure.
2.4
Faults identified are recorded in accordance with manufacturers’ and worksite
procedure.
element 3
Diagnose and repair faults in lift cars and equipment.
performance criteria
3.1
Lift components and safety protection are visually inspected and checked in
accordance with work requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and
worksite procedure.
3.2
Results of the checks are referenced against specifications and variances
recorded in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and worksite
procedure.
3.3
Faults found are recorded in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and
worksite procedure.
3.4
Conclusions about the cause of the fault are determined from the available
evidence and remedial action identified in accordance with manufacturers’
requirements and worksite procedure.
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3.5
Equipment and safety protection devices are repaired or replaced and realigned or adjusted to specification, in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and worksite procedure.
3.6
Operations are monitored to ensure equipment functions within specified
parameters.
element 4
Carry out completion work on lift cars and equipment.
performance criteria
4.1
Remedial action is identified and recorded in accordance with manufacturers’
requirements and worksite procedure.
4.2
Equipment is tested and monitored for compliance with manufacturers’
specifications, and the lift is entered into service in accordance with worksite
procedure.
4.3
The relevant parties are notified of work completion according to worksite
procedure.
4.4
Worksite is cleared and equipment, plans, drawings, and tools are returned
according to worksite procedure.
4.5
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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