National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced Technical Plant Operations) (Level 5)
Level / 5Credits / 60
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
New enrolments into programmes leading to this expiring qualification will not be accepted after 31 December 2015.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NQF Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / July 2007 / December 2012
Review / 2 / May 2009 / December 2018
Review / 3 / April 2014 / December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
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Website
National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced Technical Plant Operations) (Level 5)
Level
/ 5Credits
/ 60Purpose
The National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced Technical Plant Operations) (Level 5) [Ref:1312] recognises the advanced skills and knowledge required of specialist trades people in Finger Jointing, Saw Doctoring, and Timber Machining to manage workshops, equipment maintenance systems, and solve technical operational problems.
The qualification comprises a compulsory core that recognises the competencies required to manage the maintenance of technical plants, and an elective to allow for the selection of specialist skills in either finger jointing, saw doctoring, or timber machining operations.
This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Finger Jointing (Level 4) [Ref:1311], the National Certificate in Saw Doctoring (Level 4) [Ref: 0811], or the National Certificate in Timber Machining (Level 4) [Ref:0813], and may lead on to the National Diploma in Wood Manufacturing (Level 5) [Ref:1067].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates hold a current first aid certificate or are credited with the following first aid standards – Unit 6400, Manage first aid in emergency situations; Unit 6401, Provide first aid; and Unit 6402, Provide resuscitation level 2.
CreditRange
Compulsory
/Elective
Level 4 credits /-
/0-15
Level 5 credits / 25 / 25-35Minimum totals / 25 / 35
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Compulsory standards
Elective – A minimum of 35 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Coordination
ID / Title / Level / Credit19720 / Manage maintenance of technical plant in wood manufacturing / 5 / 25
Elective
A minimum of 35 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Finger Jointing
ID / Title / Level / Credit22987 / Evaluate finger jointer performance variables / 5 / 35
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Saw Doctoring
ID / Title / Level / Credit674 / Grind bandwheels / 4 / 15
5845 / Control technical aspects of saw doctoring operations / 5 / 25
23439 / Identify, diagnose, and rectify saw centre problems / 5 / 25
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Machining
ID / Title / Level / Credit15772 / Manage tooling and profile systems / 5 / 35
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following review to include the option to specialise in saw doctoring.
Changes to structure and content
- Standards 674, 5845, and 23439 have been added to the elective section and the rule amended to reflect the requirement for a minimum of 35 credits.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2. The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1is December 2009.
It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 1 was developed as part of the review of the Solid Wood Processing qualifications in 2007.
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Competenz and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
428 / Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing / 030304 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Wood Based Manufacturing
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
CompetenzSSB Code 101571 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018