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FIELD PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Review of Refractory Installation unit standards 6092-6099

Subfield / Domain / Id
Masonry / Refractory Installation / 6092-6099

The New Zealand Painting Contractors Association of Employers Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Date new versions published September 2007

Planned review date December 2012

Summary of review and consultation process

The refractory installation unit standards reached their planned review date in 2001 and needed to be examined by industry to determine whether they were still fit for purpose. An industry advisory group looked at the unit standards for consistency and content, and the standards were then brought up to date.

Main changes resulting from the review

·  Special notes have been updated.

·  Elements and performance criteria have been updated and made consistent.

·  Accreditation and moderation statements have been updated.

Impact on existing provider accreditations

None.

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

None.

Impact on existing qualifications

None.

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

Key to review category
A / Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B / Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the 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

Subfield Masonry

Domain Refractory Installation

Id / Title / Level / Credit / Review Category /
6092 / Demonstrate knowledge of refractories / 3 / 6 / B
6093 / Build a straight brick refractory wall including anchored walls and corners / 3 / 10 / B
6094 / Build a curved brick refractory installation / 3 / 8 / B
6095 / Install plastic monolithic refractories and ramming mixes / 3 / 8 / B
6096 / Install refractory gunning mixes / 3 / 8 / B
6097 / Install castable refractories / 3 / 8 / B
6098 / Install acid resistant refractory linings / 3 / 8 / B
6099 / Install man-made refractory mineral fibres / 3 / 8 / B

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