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FIELDENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Review of Metal Casting unit standard

Subfield / Domain / Id
Mechanical Engineering / Metal Casting / 2372

Competenz has completed the review of the unit standard listed above that was registered in October 1999.

Date new version publishedMarch 2005

New comments by dateMarch 2007

Expiry date of unit standard 21471December 2010

Summary of review and consultation process

Following the development of new unit standards for die casting, unit standard 2372 Produce metal castings using pressure die casting machine, was reviewed to align with the redefined industry needs. The review and subsequent changes are consistent with the need for a higher level standard for die casting for die casting machine operators responsible for the safe operation of the machine and for quality maintenance. Industry consultation included companies using aluminium and zinc metal die casting processes.

Main changes resulting from the review

The review process has resulted in the registration of a new unit standard reflecting the following changes:

  • Two new elements relating to quality, fault finding and maintenance, have been added to reflect the greater complexity of the unit standard and for consistency with Unit 19741, Demonstrate knowledge of common die casting defects, and Unit 19742, Operate a pressure die casting machine under supervision, registered in December 2002.
  • The level has increased from 2 to 3.
  • The credit value has increased from 5 to 12.
  • The purpose statement, entry information and special notes have been updated.
  • Changes have been made to elements 1 and 2.
Unit standard categorised as category C expire at the end of December2008.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
Current Accreditation for / Accreditation extended to
Nature of accreditation / Classification or Id / Level / Nature of accreditation / Classification or Id / Level
Subfield / Mechanical Engineering / 2 / Standard / 21471 / 3
Domain / Metal Casting / 2 / Standard / 21471 / 3

Impact on existing qualifications

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

Affected / The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set
The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits
The qualification lists a C or D category standard
Not materially affected / The qualification lists a standard that has a new title
The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

The following Competenz qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised/reviewed in 2005.

Qualification title / Classification or standard in the qualification
National Certificate in Metal Casting (Technology) (Level 4) [Ref:0129] / 2372
National Certificate in Engineering Machining and Toolmaking (Level 4) [Ref:0123] / 2372

Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A
/ Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B / Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C / Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D / Standard will expire and not be replaced

SubfieldMechanical Engineering

DomainMetal Casting

Id / Title / Level / Credit / Review Category
2372
21471 / Produce metal castings using pressure die casting machine
Produce metal castings using pressure die casting machine / 2
3 / 5
12 / C

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