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MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Use, and care for, fixed machine tools in materials technology
level:
3
credit:
5
planned review date:
December 2006
sub-field:
Technology
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able, under supervision, to: select fixed machine tools appropriate for the task; demonstrate safe use of fixed machine tools; and care for and maintain fixed machine tools.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by NZQA.
special notes:
1
This unit standard may be used to award credit for the achievement of learning outcomes consistent with Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum (Learning Media Wellington, 1995).
2
This unit standard is limited to the use of the range of fixed machine tools available to students in school technology facilities.
3
Worksite refers to school technology facilities.
4
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 provides reference, where needed, for this unit standard.
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MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Use, and care for, fixed machine tools in materials technology
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1 Select fixed machine tools appropriate for the task, under supervision. performance criteria 1.1
Machine processes needed are identified from the design and drawings.
1.2
Machine tools are selected for the operations as determined by the design and drawings.
element 2 Demonstrate safe use of fixed machine tools, under supervision. performance criteria 2.1
Potential hazards of the machining tasks are identified and, preventative action is taken to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and worksite requirements.
2.2
Safety equipment is obtained and worn as required in the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and worksite requirements.
2.3
Safe working practices for machine tools are demonstrated in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, manufacturer’s specifications, and worksite requirements.
element 3 Care for and maintain fixed machine tools, under supervision. performance criteria 3.1
Unsafe tools and/or accessories and/or machining practice are identified, and brought to the attention of the supervisor and/or technician.
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MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Use, and care for, fixed machine tools in materials technology
3.2
Tool maintenance requirements, as recommended by the manufacturer, are met. Range:
examples are - guarding, cleaning, lubrication, setting, adjustment.
Comments on this unit standard Please contact the NZQA National Qualifications Services
[email protected] 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 0226 which can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
