NZQA registered unit standard
22898 version 2
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Title
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of machine levelling and
alignment
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of machine levelling and alignment, and level and
align machines.
Classification
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
References
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Occupational Safety & Health Service, Guidelines for Guarding Principles and
General Safety for Machinery (Wellington: Department of Labour, 1995).
2
Definitions
Industry practice – safe and sound trade practice generally accepted by competent
persons within the mechanical engineering industry.
Worksite procedures – operational procedures put in place by the candidate’s
employer. These include site safety procedures, equipment operating procedures,
job procedures, quality assurance, and procedures for the handling and disposal of
materials and waste.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of machine levelling.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The consequences of poor machine levelling are stated in accordance with
industry practice.
Range
1.2
evidence of three consequences is required.
The causes and symptoms of poor machine levelling are described in
accordance with industry practice.
Range
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soft foot, unstable surface, missing or broken machine mounts,
insufficient depth of foundation, uneven foundation pads.
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NZQA registered unit standard
1.3
The use of instruments to achieve level is described in accordance with industry
practice.
Range
1.4
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instruments – plumb bob and line, spirit level, autocollimator,
dumpy level, laser level.
A systematic procedure for levelling machines is explained with reference to
associated measurements and methods of correction in accordance with
industry practice.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of machine alignment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The consequences of poor machine alignment are stated in accordance with
industry practice.
Range
evidence of four consequences is required.
2.2
Causes and symptoms of poor machine alignment are identified in accordance
with industry practice.
2.3
The terms soft foot and shaft runout are explained in accordance with industry
practice.
2.4
The operation and use of at least one type of alignment measuring system is
outlined in accordance with industry practice.
2.5
A systematic procedure for bringing machines into alignment is explained, with
reference to associated measurements and methods of correction in
accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 3
Level and align machines.
Range
two sets of machines, involving two different methods of coupling.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Levels are checked and adjusted to given tolerances in accordance with
worksite procedures and industry practice.
3.2
Alignments are checked and adjusted to given tolerances in accordance with
worksite procedures and industry practice.
3.3
Safe working practices are demonstrated in accordance with worksite
procedures and industry practice.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
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31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 June 2006
31 December 2016
Review
2
17 November 2011
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
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of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
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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 (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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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