National Certificate in Carpet Manufacture (Woven Carpet Loom Tuning) (Level 4)
Level / 4Credits / 133
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements 31 December 2019
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Textile Manufacturing (Level 4) with an optional strand in Technical Leadership [Ref: 2978].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016.
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.
Changes to content and level
· Total credit value of the qualification increased from 131 to 133 credits.
· Standard 2824 was replaced by standards 21911 and 21912
· Standard 6518 was replaced by standards 27203 and 27204
This qualification contains standards that are recommend alternatives for an expired standard. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expired standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the standard used in its place – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from /6518 / 27203, 27204
This qualification contains standards for which replacement standards have now been registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expired standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards.
Credit for / Exempt from /2824 / 21911, 21912
Versions 1 of this qualification contains expired standards 2824 and 6518. For the purposes of these versions people who have gained credit for the standards that replace them or are recommended as alternatives, are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expired standard– see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from /27203, 27204 / 6518
21911, 21912 / 2824
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / February 1997 / December 2019
Review / 2 / October 2015 / December 2019
Standard Setting Body
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone 0800 526 1800
Fax 09 539 9899
Website http://www.competenz.org.nz/
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 1 of 6
Carpet Manufacture (Woven Carpet Loom Tuning) (Level 4)
level of qualification: 4
credit total: 133
Compulsory / Electivelevel 2 credits: / 8
level 3 credits: / 5
level 4 credits: / 20 / 100
minimum totals: / 33 / 100
field, sub-field and domains:
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Mechanical Engineering
engineering core skills
MANUFACTURING
Textiles Manufacture
carpet manufacture
core yarn processing
standard-setting body responsible for the qualification:
Competenz (Carpets Advisory Group)
other standard-setting bodies whose unit standards are included in the qualification:
Competenz (Woollen Spinning Advisory Group)
Engineering Industry Training Organisation
Purpose
This is a national certificate for people working in the carpet manufacturing industry. The qualification is a means of recognising advanced skills and knowledge that people have achieved in the tuning and maintenance of carpet weaving equipment. People who have achieved this qualification have the skills and knowledge necessary to tune and maintain carpet weaving looms. They also have advanced knowledge of the structure and construction of carpets. People who have achieved this qualification also have core engineering skills related to the carpet manufacturing process.
2 regulations for the qualification
2.1 entry information for programmes of education and training assessed against the unit standards in the qualification
Prerequisite qualification: Carpet Manufacture (Carpet Weaving) (Level 3) with one of the specialist strands in Wilton Weaving, Spool Axminster Weaving, or Gripper Axminster Weaving, or have demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills.
Because of the need for work place training in the operation of industry specific equipment, it is recommended that only people employed in a textile processing plant with the equipment required, enrol on a programme leading to this qualification.
Because of the need for good colour vision, it is recommended that people entering the qualification have taken an Ishihara Colour Test, or equivalent.
2.2 recognition of prior learning
Prior learning will be recognised at both unit standard and qualification level.
2.3 qualification requirements
The qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with all the compulsory unit standards and have met the requirements of the elective list.
Compulsory
8 credits at level 2, 5 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 4.
Elective
100 credits at level 4.
unit standards required
Compulsory
FIELD: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Sub-field: Mechanical Engineering
domain: engineering core skills
Unit No. / Unit Standard Title / Level / Credit#2396 / Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools / 2 / 4
21911 / Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites / 2 / 2
21912 / Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite / 2 / 2
FIELD: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Sub-field: Mechanical Engineering
domain: maintenance and diagnostics in mechanical engineering
Unit No. / Unit Standard Title / Level / Credit27203 / Demonstrate knowledge of lubrication for mechanical engineering trades / 3 / 2
27204 / Inspect lubrication systems / 3 / 3
FIELD: MANUFACTURING
Sub-field: Textiles Manufacture
domain: core yarn processing
Unit No. / Unit Standard Title / Level / Credit#4176 / Demonstrate knowledge of yarn specification and measurement / 4 / 20
Elective
Select two unit standards from the following list
FIELD: MANUFACTURING
Sub-field: Textiles Manufacture
domain: carpet manufacture
Unit No. / Unit Standard Title / Level / Credit#7209 / Tune and maintain a spool axminster weaving machine / 4 / 50
#7212 / Tune and maintain a gripper axminster weaving machine / 4 / 50
#7215 / Tune and maintain a wilton weaving machine / 4 / 50
3 accreditation option
Evaluation of documentation and visit by representatives of NZQA, Competenz (Carpets Advisory Group) and tCompetenz (Woollen Spinning Advisory Group).
4 certification
The certificate will include the logos of the Competenz and NZQA.
5 transition arrangements
There are no NZQA approved courses that will be affected by the introduction of this qualification.
Comments to:
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone 0800 526 1800
Fax 09 539 9899
Website http://www.competenz.org.nz/
Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards. The Qualifications Authority has published a booklet, Guidelines and Criteria for Accreditation to offer National Certificates and National Diplomas, which is available for $15 from the Sales Officer, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, PO Box 160, Wellington.
Telephone: 04 802-3000; Fax: 04 802-3402.
Relationship between unit standards where prerequisites are specified
National Certificate in Carpet Manufacture (Carpet Loom Tuning) (Level 4)
CompetenzSSB Code 101571
MoE Code 8105 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015