NZQA registered unit standard
22660 version 2
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Title
Process whiteware for scrap metal recycling
Level
2
Credits
Purpose
4
This unit standard is for people working in the scrap metal
recycling industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of whiteware components; and process whiteware
at a scrap metal yard.
Classification
Resource Recovery > Scrap Metal Recycling
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Hazard controls, safety procedures, and personal protective equipment must be used
in accordance with company procedures.
2
Definition
- Company procedures mean the documented methods for performing work
activities and include health and safety, environmental, and quality management
requirements. They may refer to manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of whiteware components.
Range
whiteware – refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, stove,
microwave oven, air conditioner.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Whiteware components are identified in terms of materials and parts.
Range
materials includes where relevant – metals, plastics, insulation,
glass, rubber; parts includes where relevant – motors,
compressors, electronics, wiring.
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NZQA registered unit standard
1.2
Hazards of whiteware components are identified in accordance with safety data
sheets and/or company procedures.
hazards include but are not limited to – refrigerants, lead,
fluorocarbons, fibreglass, doors.
Range
1.3
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Recycling options for whiteware components are explained in accordance with
company procedures.
components – metal, plastic, glass, rubber, insulation, motor,
compressor, electronics, wiring;
evidence is required for at least four components.
Range
Outcome 2
Process whiteware at a scrap metal yard.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Checks are made that liquid and/or gas have been removed from whiteware
and, if not, they are removed and disposed of in accordance with company
procedures.
two of – fridge, freezer, air conditioner.
Range
2.2
Metal components are dismantled and sorted for recycling in accordance with
company procedures.
Range
mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, other metal.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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
26 January 2007
31 December 2012
Revision
2
20 May 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0114
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.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22660 version 2
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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 (CMRs). 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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016