NZQA unit standard / 3197 version 6
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Title / Produce a process specification for a composite
Level / 6 / Credits / 7
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to produce a process specification for a composite plug, pattern, mould or item by establishing client and end use requirements, and designing a process specification.
Classification / Composites > Specification and Design Composites
Available grade / Achieved
Prerequisites / Unit 3187, Produce a laminate specification for composites;andUnit 3193, Calculate material quantities for composite production; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

Guidance Information

1Definition

Process specifications refers to the documented instructionsand method of applying the materials to manufacture the item which includes time, materials, temperature, and application rates.

2All workplace policies and procedures must meet recognised codes of practice such as the Code of Practice for Health and Safety in the Manufacture of Composites Based on Synthetic Resins (Fibreglass), 1998 and any subsequent amendments. This code, and other relevant codes of practice, are available at

Outcomes and performance criteria

Outcome 1

Establish client requirements.

Rangeone of – plug, pattern, mould, item.

Performance criteria

1.1Product requirements are confirmed with client.

Rangestrength, finish, end use.

1.2Production parameters are confirmed with client.

Rangeend use, number, constraints.

Outcome 2

Design process specification for composite plug, pattern, mould or item.

Performance criteria

2.1Process specification meets production parameters.

2.2Process specification meets material parameters.

Rangephysical and chemical properties of materials used.

2.3Documentation of process specification describes product and material parameters.

Rangephysical and chemical properties of materials used.

Planned review date / 31 December 2020

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / 9 December 1994 / N/A
Revision / 2 / 14 April 1997 / N/A
Revision / 3 / 5 January 1999 / N/A
Review / 4 / 26 September 2001 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 5 / 21 August 2009 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 6 / 26 July 2018 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0136

This CMR can be accessed at

Comments on this unit standard

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New Zealand Marine and Composites Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code101812 /  New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018