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An interim ruling is a decision made by Hanga-Aro-Rau as the standard setting body to address an issue/error within a standard to allow for continuation of assessment until the standard can be revised.

These rulings are applied to all active versions of the standard which have the same issue/error and lasts until the Last Date of Assessment (LDoA) of the version/s of the standard it is applied to.

Interim rulings are generally applied to correct minor errors in terminology and to provide clarity:

where standard references supersede regulations and/or legislation
where standard references range statements include out-dated technology and / or industry practice
on the interpretation i.e., verb, phrases, words, range statements, and assessment requirements.

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Please see the table below for the list of current interim rulings.

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Subfield/Domain	Standard number	Version/s	Standard title	Section of standard	Issue in brief	Interim ruling on how to interpret	Date of interim ruling	Expiry date of interim ruling
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29549	2	Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical properties and selection of engineering materials	Outcome 1	In order to meet the performance criteria leading to the outcome, learners must evidence both mechanical and physical properties.	Read Outcome 1 as Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical and physical properties and strength of materials.	August 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29549			Outcome 1 Range	The existing range statement combines physical properties alongside mechanical properties in a mandatory range statement.	Read Outcome 1 Range as: mechanical properties - ductility, formability, brittleness, hardness; physical properties - machinability, conductivity, density, corrosion resistance; strength types - compression, tensile, shear, yield point.	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29549			Performance criterion 1.1 and 1.2	In order to meet the outcome range statement learners must evidence both mechanical and physical properties.	Read P.C 1.1 and 1.2 as 'mechanical and physical properties'	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29549			Performance criterion 2.2	Following on from the interim ruling on outcome one and associated performance criterion, learners must evidence both mechanical and physical properties.	Read P.C 2.2 as An example of a product manufactured from common industry plastics is stated and the mechanical and physical properties that make it suitable for the product described.	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29550	2	Demonstrate basic knowledge of common engineering metals	Guidance Information 3 Range	There are a lot more common metals that are used in engineering which are not reflected in the current mandatory range statement. Additional metals can be added to this range to ensure flexibility for the evidence produced to meet this range statement.	Read the range statement as Range - austenitic stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel. May include - copper, brass, titanium, bronze.	August 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29550			Outcome 1	In order to meet the performance criteria leading to the outcome, learners must evidence both mechanical and physical properties.	Read Outcome 1 as Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical and physical properties and strength of materials.	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29550			Outcome 1 Range	The existing range statement combines physical properties alongside mechanical properties in a mandatory range statement.	Read Outcome 1 Range as: mechanical properties - ductility, formability, weldability, brittleness, hardness; physical properties - machinability, conductivity, density, corrosion resistance.	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials	29550			Performance criterion 1.1 and 1.3	In order to meet the outcome range statement learners must evidence both mechanical and physical properties.	Read P.C 1.1 and 1.3 as mechanical and physical properties	August 2023
Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering	30286	1	Demonstrate knowledge of, and replace and test static seals in machinery	Performance criterion 1.1 Range	Teflon is a brand name for PTFE which is already included in the range statement to be evidenced. Paper seals are also commonly known as 'sheet'.	Treat range item 'teflon' as being removed. Read 'paper' as 'sheet/paper' to reflect different terminology used within industry.	August 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Motor Industry > Collision Repair	23988	v2 and v3	Demonstrate knowledge of the resistance spot welding process used for vehicle repairs	Performance Criterion 1.6 Range	Performance Criteria 1.6 range statement includes ‘splitter’. This term is not used in industry.	Treat range item 'splitter' as being removed.	August 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Mechanical Engineering > Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	32518	1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of variable refrigerant flow and charging refrigerant for VRF system	Guidance Information 6d	Guidance Information 6d "Evidence for outcome one must be supported using evidence of VRF training provided from the Heat Pump Suppliers Association" cannot be achieved as the HSPA does not provide training directly.	Treat Guidance Information 6 d. as being removed.	August 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering	2401	9	Shut down, isolate and start up machines and equipment	Pre-requisite	The pre-requisite requirement is not consistent with other versions of the standard which are still active.	Treat pre-requisite of compliance with the critical health and safety pre-requisite statement (Unit 21912 , Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite; Unit 29652 , Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, risk assessment, and hazard ID and control on an engineering worksite; or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge) as being removed.	August 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Furniture > Furniture Operations	25569	4	Demonstrate knowledge of timber types, timber seasoning and insect attack in furniture operations	Guidance Information 3 and 5	Reference materials in Guidance Information are no longer available.	Treat Guidance Information 3 and 5 as being removed. Adequate guidance information for assessors has been provided in the assessment information section of the unit standard and the associated workbook.	August 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning	26327	3	Demonstrate knowledge, and plan and install pipe-work and ducting for mechanical building services under supervision	Performance Criterion 2.1 Range	Performance Criteria 1.6 range statement includes ‘nomenclature’.	Treat range item 'nomenclature' as being removed.	August 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Furniture > Furniture Finishing	25529	2	Use masking materials to protect surface areas from coatings in furniture finishing	Performance Criterion 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2 Range	The range items require evidence for items that are no longer reflective of industries needs.	Treat the range item ‘foam material’ as being removed from P.C 1.2 and P.C 3.2. Treat the range item ‘soft edge masking’ as being removed from P.C 2.2.	August 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Driving > Core Driving Knowledge and Skills	3466	8	Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while driving	Performance Criterion 1.2	Performance Criteria 1.2 is difficult to evidence during the course of a practical driving examination.	Treat Performance Criteria 1.2 as being deleted. Read the Performance Criteria 1.2 ‘Range – must include the seven driving manoeuvres’ as relevant to the assessment of Performance Criteria 1.1.	June 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Motor Industry > Engines	11727	4	Recondition engine cylinder heads	Guidance Information 4 Performance Criterion 2.2 Range	Guidance Information 4 and Performance Criterion 2.2 are difficult to evidence requirements for machining the rocker components on an alloy diesel cylinder head.	Read G.I 4 as Assessment against this standard may include cast iron and aluminum alloy cylinder heads from both petrol and diesel multi-cylinder engines. Treat P.C 2.2 range statement as 'may include'	July 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Motor Industry > Engines	11728	4	Recondition engine cylinder blocks	Guidance Information 4 Performance Criterion 2.1 Performance Criterion 2.4 Range	Guidance Information 4, Performance Criterion 2.1 and 2.2 are difficult to evidence requirements for wet liner short block assemblies.	Read G.I 4 as Assessment against this standard includes a minimum of two petrol fuelled short block assemblies from different multi-cylinder engine configurations, and two diesel fuelled short block assemblies from different multi-cylinder engine configurations. Treat P.C 2.1 as being removed. Treat P.C 2.4 range statement as 'may include'.	July 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Motor Industry > Engines	11729	4	Inspect and machine engine piston and connecting rod assemblies	Guidance Information 4 Performance Criterion 2.2	Guidance Information 4 and Performance Criterion 2.2 are difficult to evidence requirements for resizing conrod tunnels on 2 stroke engines and machining piston ring grooves.	Read G.I 4 as Assessment against this standard includes piston and rod assemblies applicable to four stroke petrol and diesel fuelled engines. Evidence of three sets of piston and rod assemblies is required. Read P.C 2.2 as Piston ring grooves are machined, if required.	July 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning	26336	2	Demonstrate knowledge of the components used in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems	Guidance Information 1	Guidance Information 1 references the incorrect standard title as recommended for entry into this unit.	Read G.I 1 as Unit 26335 Demonstrate introductory knowledge of mechanical building services is recommended for entry into this unit standard.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Primary Products Food Processing > Primary Products Food Processing - Operational Skills	29147	2	Describe and apply stock control procedures in a primary products food processing operation	Performance criterion 2.2	Outcome 2 requires learners to access, not assess, information.	*Read 2.2 as Access and maintain inventory records.*	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Meat Processing > Boning Operations	28229	2	Break and bone carcasses of large animals in a meat processing operation	Outcome 1	The range items require evidence for several large animals that can be difficult for many meat processors to evidence.	Treat Outcome 1 range statement as 'may include'. Evidence of a minimum of three different boned cuts are required to be evidenced.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Meat Processing > Boning Operations	28230	2	Break and bone carcasses of small animals in a meat processing operation	Outcome 1	The range items require evidence for several small animals that can be difficult for many meat processors to evidence.	Treat Outcome 1 range statement as 'may include'. Evidence of a minimum of three different boned cuts are required to be evidenced.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Meat Processing > Pre and Post Slaughter and Dressing	28187	2	Remove hides mechanically in a meat processing operation	Guidance Information 5	The range items require evidence for several hides that can be difficult for many meat processors to evidence.	Read G.I 5 as Hides may include cattle, deer, sheep, goats, pigs. Evidence of a minimum of two hides are required to be evidenced.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Furniture > Furniture and Cabinet Making	18915	3	Use fixing hardware in furniture making	Outcome 2 Performance Criterion 1.2 Performance Criterion 1.3	Confusion on the definition of a superscrew and the use of the term throughout the standard. Super screws refer to screws desgined for composite materials to reduce splitting which have coarse threads and either a sharp point or a self-drilling end.	Read O2, P.C 1.2 and 1.3 "super screw" as super / surefix screw.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Maritime > Sea Survival and Sea Safety	12310	6	Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention and limitation, and extinguish small fires on board a vessel	Performance Criterion 2.2 Range Performance criterion 2.3 Range	AFFF (Foam) extinguishers have tighter restrictions on their use and storage. These fire extinguishers have begun a process of disuse in the industry as a whole. Please see this article from EPA.	Treat P.C 2.2 and P.C 2.3 'Foam (AFFF)' as being removed.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Cranes > Crane Operation	32093	1	Operate, lift, and place loads with a platform crane on an offshore installation	Performance Criterion 3.2 Range	P.C range item "helicopter loading officer" may not always be applicable in all situations.	Read P.C 3.2 range statement as riggers, slingers, dogmen, platform supervisor; may include - helicopter loading officer.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Cranes> Crane Operation	32094	1	Lift and place loads between an offshore installation and a supply boat using a platform crane	Performance Criterion 1.2 Range	P.C range item "helicopter loading officer" may not always be applicable in all situations.	Read P.C 1.2 range statement as riggers, slingers, dogmen, platform supervisor, ship personnel; may include - helicopter loading officer.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Meat Processing > Meat Manufacturing	3116	9	Prepare raw meat products and operate a meat preserving machine in a meat processing operation	Performance Criterion 2.1 Range	The range item requires evidence for which may be unachievable for learners, and should be widened to include other methods of cooking such as air frying, drying etc.	Treat P.C 2.1 range statement as 'may include'.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Meat Processing > Meat Processing - Core Skills	21160	4	Locate and identify anatomical features of a carcass	Outcome 2 Range	The range item requires evidence for which may be unachievable for learners due to seasonality or species e.g a lamb vell is only found in milk lambs just weaned off mother, pigs and beef do not have sweetbreads.	Treat Outcome 2 range statement components as 'may include'.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Motor Industry > Tyres	24458	2	Prepare to repair, and repair punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres on light vehicles	Guidance Information 6 Performance Criterion 2.2	G.I requirement for Spot Vulcanizer is not achievable as it is a sidewall repair, which is illegal in New Zealand. Clarification of P.C 2.2 evidence requirements.	Treat G.I 6 as being removed. P.C 2.2 is in reference to unrepairable tyres and tubes.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Primary Products Food Processing > Primary Products Food Processing - Operational Skills	29142	2	Describe and supervise storage of products and goods in a primary products food processing operation	Guidance Information 2 - Stock definition Performance Criterion 1.2 Range	G.I 2 Stock definition reads as a range statement, which is not the intent. The stock definition is to provide clarity of what is meant when the word is used, however it is not expected that learners evidence all items listed as these may not be applicable in all situations. Clarification of P.C 1.2 range evidence requirements.	Stock refers to the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a priamry products food processing operation available for sale or distribution. This may include items such as dried, chilled, fresh, frozen, liquids, 'pre-packaged' and smoked products. Treat P.C 1.2 range statement as 'may include'. Evidence of three are required to be evidenced.	September 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	4306	9	Describe processed cheese manufacturing	Performance Criterion 1.3	There are no legislative requirements which define minimum components and processes for processed cheese.	Read P.C 1.3 as Describe customer product specifications and/or workplace specifications relating to processed cheese in terms of minimum component levels, minimum heat treatment, and the use of additives.	September 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	4307	8	Describe the manufacture of frozen milk products in a dairy processing operation	Performance Criterion 3.1	Clarity is sought on the interpretation of range statement for PC3.1. Performance criteria 3.1 range statement requires evidence of one frozen milk product, however the hard range statement means every item listed must be produced as evidence.	This ruling allows the range statement to read: packaging materials and forms may include but are not limited to – plastics, coated cartons, coated paper; evidence of one packaging material and form is required.	November 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Boating Industries > Boatbuilding	9934	5	Construct interior support structures for boats	1. Guidance information 3 2. Guidance Information 3 3. Performance Criteria 2.1 4. Performance Criteria 2.2 5. Performance Criteria 3.2	Issue 1: Range statement refers to “support structures may include – partitions, soles …..” then requests evidence for a “cabin sole”, which is a specific sole and removes flexibility as there are many types of soles available in the boating industry. Issue 2: Guidance information 3 includes a hard range for “substrates”. Issue 3: PC 2.1 refers to “sketches and templates” however only one is required by the businesses in the sector. Issue 4: PC 2.2 range does not include substrates which is an important material in boat building. Issue 5: PC 3.2 requires completed support structures to be checked and remedial action taken if required to ensure job specifications for size, shape, weight, surface equilibrium, and fairness are met. Some terminology used have changed.	1. This ruling allows for “cabin sole” to be replaced with “sole” ie removal of the word “cabin”. All other information remains the same. *2. This ruling changes the range to read “substrate may include…..”. All other information remains the same.* *3. This ruling changes PC 2.1 to read “sketches or templates are developed in accordance with job specification". All other information remains the same.* 4. This ruling changes PC 2.2 range to read “materials include – adhesives, fastenings and substrates”. All other information remains the same. 5. This ruling changes PC 3.2 to read “Completed support structures are checked and remedial action is taken if required to ensure job specifications for placement, equilibrium, correct material and correct fastening are met”.	November 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning	31142	2	Demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and their use in mechanical building services	Performance Criterion 1.5 Range Outcome 2 Range	Performance criteria 1.5 range statement refers to ammonia, however ammonia is not used in mechanical building services. Refers to R717 refrigerant, however R717 is not used in mechanical building services.	Treat range item 'ammonia' as being removed. Treat range item 'R717' as being removed.	November 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	4305	8	Describe the manufacture of cultured dairy products and dairy desserts in a dairy processing operation	Guidance Information 1	Guidance Information 1 refers to the incorrect Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Standard (2.5.2).	Refer to Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Standard 2.5.3.	November 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Extractive Industries > Extractive Industries Management	31761	1	Demonstrate knowledge of assessing, monitoring, and controlling risks to worker health in the extractive industries	Performance Criterion 1.1 Range	Performance criteria 1.1 range statement refers to “other persons and workplaces”, however the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 states “other persons at workplaces”.	Read P.C 1.1 range item "other persons and workplaces" as "other persons at workplaces"	November 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Extractive Industries > Extractive Industries Management	31762	1	Demonstrate knowledge of worker health in the extractive industries	Performance Criterion 1.1 Range	Performance criteria 1.1 range statement refers to “other persons and workplaces”, however the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 states “other persons at workplaces”.	Read P.C 1.1 range item "other persons and workplaces" as "other persons at workplaces"	November 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Composites > Production Composites	23254	3	Touch up and restore gelcote	Performance Criterion 1.3 Range Performance Criterion 2.1 Range	Performance criteria 1.3 range statement refers to “waxed”, however the wax is rarely used now in the industry, however other longer lasting additives are. Performance criteria 2.1 range statement includes defects that cannot all practically be identified	Read P.C 1.3 range item "waxed" as "wax or other additives" Read P.C 2.1 as "Condition of the gelcoat is checked and faults are identified in accordance with job specifications". Treat P.C 2.1 range statement as 'may include'.	November 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Composites > Production Composites	3171	7	Produce a cored laminate item	Guidance Information 5	Guidance Information 5 requires assessments to use at least two cores in one laminate item, however it is highly unlikely that two cores will be joined in one laminate item.	Read Guidance Information 5 as "Assessment will use one of the following cores in a laminate item – non-woven, foams, honeycomb, wood".	November 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Composites > Production Composites	3166	7	Produce a composite item using resin pre-impregnated reinforcement	Performance Criterion 1.1 Range	Range items are not relevant to pre-impregnated reinforcement.	Treat P.C range as being removed.	November 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Motor Industry > Trailer Boat Systems	15463	5	Carry out a sea trial for a trailer boat	Prerequisite	This pre-requisite is not required to complete the requirements of the unit standard.	Treat pre-requisite as being removed.	November 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Boating Industries > Boatbuilding	23256	2	Demonstrate knowledge of quality control for trailer boat production	Guidance Information 1 PC 2.2	Guidance information 1 refers to ISO 7840:2013 – Small craft, fire-resistant fuel hoses, and other relevant international standards, available at http://www/iso.org, however this standard has been superseded by ISO 7840:2021 – Small craft, fire-resistant fuel hoses. PC 2.2 refers to ISO 7840:2013, however, ISO 7840 :2013 has been superseded by ISO 7840 :2021.	Reference and link updated to “ISO 7840:2021 – Small craft, fire-resistant fuel hoses” ISO 7840:2021 - Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses” Read PC 2.2 as The overview and purpose of ISO 7840:2021 is explained in relation to trailer boat production.	December 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Mechanical Engineering > Metal Forming	2375	8	Produce moulds and cores by hand for metal casting processes	PC 2.7	PC 2.7 is incomplete	PC 2.7 changed to read Moulds are closed and secured ready for use”.	December 2023	*To be updated upon standard review*
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	28603	2	Carry out cheese processing operations	GI 3	Guidance information 3 reads “Cheese making equipment – refers to hardening tunnel, plate hardening machine, jacket holding tank, refrigeration, cooling towers, vats, block forming towers, trolley table, tunnel press, pneumatic press, hydraulic press, screw press, moulds.”, however some ākonga have faced challenges in providing the necessary evidence to meet Performance Criteria 1.3 and Outcome 3.	This ruling changes GI3 to read Cheese making equipment – refers to hardening tunnel, plate hardening machine, jacket holding tank, refrigeration, cooling towers, vats, block forming towers, trolley table, tunnel press, pneumatic press, hydraulic press, screw press, moulds and may include other appropriate equipment.	December 2023	To be updated upon standard review
Driving > Driver Licence Endorsements	18496	3	Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for Endorsement F	Outcome 1 and PCs 1.1-1.4	Outcome 1 and performance criteria 1.1 to 1.4 use the verb ‘describe’. The current assessment is fully multi-choice for outcome 1, and NZTA, who are the legislators, do not want written answer questions for this outcome. Describing legal requirements, legislation, codes, documentation etc. is not practical for the demographic of learner undertaking assessment for this standard.	This ruling replaces the verb ‘describe’ to ‘identify’ in outcome 1 and performance criteria 1.1 -1.4.	January 2024	*To be updated upon standard review*
Dairy Processing > Milk Processing	28608	3	Describe the milk treatment process in a dairy processing operation	Outcome 2 PC 2.2	Outcome 2 Performance Criteria 2.2 contains a typing error, the word 'build' should read 'bulk'	This ruling replaces the word 'build' with the word ''bulk' correction is required so that PC 2.2 will read: 2.2 Describe the process of transferring bulk liquid materials in terms of organisational requirements.	January 2024	To be updated upon standard review
Dairy Processing > Dairy Processing - Core Skills	32282	3	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical equipment and diagnostics in a dairy processing operation	Performance Criterion 6.1	Performance Criterion 6.1 - range statement plant state includes but are not limited to – pressurized lines, plant on clean-in-place, plant on product. Request to amend wording to read 'may include'.	This ruling replaces the wording "plant state includes but are not limited to" - with the wording 'may include' so the range statement for PC6.1 will read: Range plant state may include but are not limited to – pressurized lines, plant on clean-in-place, plant on product	January 2024	*To be updated upon standard review*
Driving > Core Driving Knowledge and Skills	3465	7	Describe driving hazards and crash risk reduction strategies and responses to driving hazards	Performance criterion 2.4	PC2.4 below is poorly written and difficult to interpret: The road codes and rules other road users are being observed and are described in terms of how they impact on driving and crash risk.	To provide clarity, this ruling replaces the current wording in p.c 2.4 'road code and rules other road users' with 'road code rules, and other road users' to read as follows: The road codes and rules other road users are being observed and are described in terms of how they impact on driving and crash risk. The range statement remains the same.	January 2024	To be updated upon standard review
Sign Making > Sign Making - Specialisation	33069	1	Fabricate three-dimensional signs	Fabricate three-dimensional signs	P.C 2.4 Folding only applies to some substrates such as ACM or aluminium. P.C 2.5 Welding only applies to metal substrates. Welding is a specialised task which is unlikely to be undertaken by a signmaking apprentice. P.C 3.2 is missing glues from range statement on joining methods. This would be used to join acrylic which is a common signmaking material. P.C 2.4 Recommendation received to specify a material for the substrate that required v-grooving and welding or make the PCs more open to other methods of joining. P.C 3.2 Recommendation received to either specify a material for the substrate or make the range a soft one so it is more open to other methods of joining.	P.C 2.4 - No change required for P.C 2.4 given there is a range statement under guidance information which lists a range of substrates. ACM or aluminium are common substrates which can be used here. Treat P.C 2.5 as being removed. Instead, welding to be added to range statement in P.C 2.6 to accomodate different joining methods if available to learners in their workplace. Change from hard range to soft range and specify a minimum of three different joining methods. Read new range statement for P.C 2.6 as: 2.6 Join substrate material using a range of methods. Range may include - blind rivets, glues, very high bond (VHB) tapes, welding. A minimum of three different joining methods must be evidenced. P.C 3.2 - Glues added to range statement. Read new range statement for P.C 3.2 as: P.C 3.2 Join components using a range of methods. Range blind rivets, screws, VHB tapes, glues.	March 2024	*To be updated upon standard review*
Boating Industries > Boatbuilding	18171	4	Demonstrate knowledge of spars and rigging	Performance criteria 1.2 and 3.2	PC1.2: MAST Academy believe ‘Fenders’ and ‘Leads’ do not belong in the unit standard. The term leads is applicable to sailmaking not spars and rigging. This is left out because it is no longer relevant. Fenders is not a term relevant to this unit standard. We have therefore deliberately left these out and have altered the assessment accordingly. We have consulted with our SME’ and these are old technology terms and not used in 2024. PC3.2: Chain is also not used in spars and rigging today and may only be used as anchor/bow chain which is not relevant to spars or rigging in 2024. MAST Academy believe ‘chain’ does not belong in the unit standard.	This ruling allows for the following items to be omitted from the range statements: PC1.2 fenders, leads PC 3.2 chain Whilst the items will remain in the range statements, learners are not required to provide evidence for these items. Industry has advised that they are no longer required.	April 2024	To be updated upon standard review
Mechanical Engineering > Passive Fire Protection	31917	2	Select, use, and care for tools and equipment used in the installation of passive fire protection	Outcome 2 and 3	The range for Outcome 1 is duplicated in Outcome 2 and 3 in error.	Correction to typographical errors in the range statements for Outcomes 2 and 3. Outcome 2: The range statement should be interpreted as “At least three engineering hand tools are required.” Outcome 3: The range statement should be interpreted as "At least three portable engineering power tools are required.”	May 2024	*To be updated upon standard review*
Mechanical Engineering > Passive Fire Protection	33300	1	Demonstrate knowledge of passive fire protection safety documentation and potential conflicts	Outcome 4	The PC number is duplicated 4.2 - This should be 4.1, 4.2 then 4.3 (not 4.2 again)	Correction to number required	April 2024	To be updated on standard review
Dairy Processing >Milk Processing	28608	3	Describe the milk treatment process in a dairy processing operation	Performance criteria 1.1	The hard range statement calls for two examples of centrifugal equipment used in the candidate's workplace. Most workplaces only use one type so this is not possible to complete.	Interim ruling reduces the range statement requirement from two examples from the candidate's workplace to one.	June 2024	*To be updated upon standard review*
Dairy Processing > Core Skills	32410	2	Describe and use systems to support operational activities in a dairy processing operation	Outcome 2	PC's are incorrectly numbered	It is accepted the numbering of the Performance Criteria for US32410 Outcome 2 are incorrect and for the purposes of learning and assessment these will be manually changed to reflect the correct numbering sequence of 2.1 and 2.2	July-24	To be updated on standard review
Stevedoring and Ports Industry > Cargo Operations	31098	1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices for working at heights on a vessel	Outcome 3	"Feedback Mark has reached out regarding a concern flagged by the port workplace assessors regarding US 31098. They have noted a potential challenge for employers in meeting the requirements outlined in one of the range statements. "	"Outcome 3: Remove existing range statements to allow for evidence to be collected in day or night conditions. The evidence requirement is now evidence of three – working at heights "	July-24	*To be updated on standard review.*
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	21123	6	Carry out an Anhydrous Milkfat process in a dairy processing operation	PC 3.6	"The PC 3.6 Shut down AMF equipment. Range shutdown includes but is not limited to – putting plant on standby, routine, emergency situation. SME advised that there won't ever be emergency shutdown. "	Apply the wording may include to the RANGE STATEMENT for PC 3.6 to allow for the feedback that there won’t ever be an emergency shutdown. NOTE PC 1.6 is still being looked at as a cohesive approach to the Primary ITO requests for IR to similar content. New Feedback item has been added to Ako Kōrero for PC1.6.	September-24	To be updated on standard review.
Mechanical Engineering > Locksmithing	12915	5	Install mortice and rim fitted locking devices	Guidance Information, 4	Ambiguity in the wording for the 'examples of applications' range and the 'installation' range. Examples of applications are – doors, windows, cabinets. (Soft range)	Read Guidance Information 4 as: Examples of applications may include doors, windows and cabinets. Application materials must include aluminium and wood. Evidence required for 10 installations covering the range of application materials.	September-24	*To be updated on standard review*
Motor Industry > Automotive Transmission Systems	33126	1	Diagnose complex faults in vehicle or machine driveline systems and reflect on diagnostic procedures	GI4 Range	Clarification is being sought around what is deemed to be a “Driveline system. This leaves little option for the learner to use specific parts of the driveline apart from a transmission and a differential or hub assemblies.	This ruling modifies the range statement to: “Driveline systems may include complex electronic or mechanical faults from two different drive line related components such as transmission, final drive, transfer case, center differential, AWD coupling.” All other information remains the same.	Sep-24	To be updated on standard review.
Driving>Driver License Classes	17575	6	Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 3 driver licence	GI 4	Unit Standard 17574 Guidance Information 5 has a statement that reads: " vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass" This is missing in this standard.	This ruling modifies the Guidance Information 4 of 17575 to include: "vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass". All other information remains the same.	October-24	*To be updated on standard review*
Driving>Driver License Classes	17576	6	Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 4 driver licence	GI 5	Unit Standard 17574 Guidance Information 5 has a statement that reads: " vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass" This is missing in this standard.	This ruling modifies the Guidance Information 5 of 17576 to include: "vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass". All other information remains the same.	October-24	To be updated on standard review
Driving>Driver License Classes	17577	6	Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 5 driver licence	GI5	Unit Standard 17574 Guidance Information 5 has a statement that reads: " vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass" This is missing in this standard.	This ruling modifies the Guidance Information 5 of 17576 to include: "vehicles must carry a minimum of 50% payload in terms of gross vehicle mass". All other information remains the same.	October-24	*To be updated on standard review*
Dairy Processing > Milk Processing	4825	9	Describe milk collection and reception in a dairy processing operation	PC 4.1 Range	Performance criteria 4.1 Range statement reads “effects include but are not limited to – food poisoning, poor publicity, potential loss of markets, product recall, traceback investigations.”This PC requires a description of the potential effects of pathogen contamination. It has an ‘include but not limited to’ range, which suggests each range item must be covered; however, there are many effects that are not listed and that would be valid, acceptable answers. A request has been made to change the hard range to a soft range to allow for alternative valid and acceptable answers.	This ruling modifies the range statement to: “effects may include but are not limited to – food poisoning, poor publicity, potential loss of markets, product recall, traceback investigations”.All other information remains the same.	October-24	To be updated on standard review.
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	28929	3	Carry out a cultured dairy products and dairy desserts process in a dairy processing operation	PC 3.7	"PC 3.7 Shut down cultured dairy products and dairy desserts equipment. Range shutdown includes but is not limited to – putting plant on standby, routine, emergency situation. Most learners will never be able to provide evidence of having completed an emergency shutdown. "	Apply the wording 'may include' to PC 3.7 range statement to allow for the fact that most learners will not have evidence of an emergency shutdown.	October-24	*To be updated on standard review*
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	32409	2	Carry out intrusive activity inspections in a dairy processing operation	The title, purpose statement, outcomes, and PCs.	"Outcomes 2 and 3 are unclear: Outcome 2 - Prepare to carry out intrusive activity in a dairy processing operation. Outcome 3: Carry out intrusive activity inspection in a dairy processing operation. Intrusive activity is different from the intrusive activity inspection. The inspection is an audit, often carried out by an auditor or a manager, and it's a check that the intrusive activity was done in line with the work permit. Describing an intrusive activity inspection is permissible. The intention of the unit standard interim ruling for Outcomes 1, 2, & 3 is to clearly articulates consistency for the learner needs to prepare for and then carry out intrusive activity. "	"Remove the term inspections from the unit standard title and purpose statement. Remove the term ‘inspection’ from PC 2.3 – is to be read as ‘Review intrusive activity requirements before completing intrusive activity’. Outcome 3 wording to align the intention with those of Outcome 1 and 2 for consistency by removing ‘inspection’ from the Outcome, and rewording PC 1.3 and its Range Statement to remove ‘inspection’. Outcome 3 is to be read as ‘Carry out intrusive activity in a dairy processing operation’. PC 3.1 - is to be read as ‘Carry out an intrusive activity to organisational requirements’. PC 3.5 – is to be read as ‘Record the outcomes of an intrusive activity’."	September-24	To be updated on standard review
Dairy Processing > Milk Products	21122	5	Load and unload dairy tankers in a dairy processing operation	PC 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6	"PC 2.3 - Identify bulk storage locations, holdings and capacity. Issue: Industry feedback suggests that holding and capacities would be done by the separator operators. It would not be done by a tanker driver as it is not part of their responsibilities. PC 2.4 - Confirm actual to recorded holding levels. Issue: Industry experts have advised that this is not done by tanker drivers as part of unloading. Tanker drivers do not need to know that. PC 2.5 - Confirm transfer equipment is in operational condition. Issue: Advised that this is done by separator operators. Drivers would only look for leaks or cracks during unloading (they do not have time to check anything else). PC 2.6 - Identify and follow dairy processing site access requirements. Range: three sites. Issue: The range statement (three sites) is a barrier to completion. Most drivers will only unload at one site, possibly two. In most cases, it would be the same procedures that are being followed."	"Remove the requirement for evidence for PC 2.3, PC 2.4, PC 2.5, and PC 2.6 "	September-24	*To be updated on standard review*
Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources	17190	5	Operate a gantry vehicle for transportation of waste	PC 1.1	Incorrect word used in unit standard	Wordsmithing - Periodical should be periodic. Periodic is something that occurs at regular intervals, whereas a periodical is a journal.	November - 24	To be updated on standard review.
Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources	17191	5	Operate a hookload vehicle for transportation of waste	PC 1.1	Incorrect word used in unit standard	Wordsmithing - Periodical should be periodic. Periodic is something that occurs at regular intervals, whereas a periodical is a journal.	November - 24	*To be updated on standard review.*
Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources	17192	5	Operate a low entry vehicle for transportation of waste	PC 1.1	Incorrect word used in unit standard	Wordsmithing - Periodical should be periodic. Periodic is something that occurs at regular intervals, whereas a periodical is a journal.	November - 24	To be updated on standard review.
Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources	17193	5	Operate a rearload vehicle for transportation of waste	PC 1.1	Incorrect word used in unit standard	Wordsmithing - Periodical should be periodic. Periodic is something that occurs at regular intervals, whereas a periodical is a journal.	November - 24	*To be updated on standard review.*
Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources	17194	5	Operate a sideloader vehicle for transportation of waste	PC 1.1	Incorrect word used in unit standard	Wordsmithing - Periodical should be periodic. Periodic is something that occurs at regular intervals, whereas a periodical is a journal.	November - 24	To be updated on standard review.
Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics	21719	3	Remove and replace a lamp on a motor vehicle	Definition	Incorrect definition of lamp out of context	Add Into the guidance information for both standards’ 'definitions' area, it would be ideal that a definition of 'lamp' was added which clarified that 'Lamp refers to a complete vehicle light assembly'.	November - 24	*To be updated on standard review.*
Motor Industry > Automotive Electrical and Electronics	24093	3	Rectify simple vehicle lighting faults, and adjust vehicle lamps	definition	Incorrect definition of lamp out of context	Add Into the guidance information for both standards’ 'definitions' area, it would be ideal that a definition of 'lamp' was added which clarified that 'Lamp refers to a complete vehicle light assembly'.	November - 24	To be updated on standard review.
Commercial Road Transport > Passenger Service	15165	7	Transport passengers in wheelchairs using total mobility vehicles equipped with hoist or ramp	PC 3.2 3.3	An expired Low Vehicle Volume Standard is referenced in PC’s 3.2 and 3.3. The US refers to Low Volume Vehicle Standard 45-60(00) however this has been replaced with Low Volume Vehicle Standard 45-60(02) which is available here: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/	Refer to: Low Volume Vehicle Standard 45-60(02) which is available here: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/ when assessing this standard as teh old standard has expired.	November - 24	*To be updated on standard review.*
Driving > Driver Educator	14521	4	Observe and analyse a person's driving, and determine optimal ways to achieve required performance	GI 7 and 8	"GI 7 -A minimum distance for the assessment drive is being requested, which is 20km. This aligns it with other U/S practical driving assessments and with what will be in the revised LSFDI. Traffic jams can also affect travel time and assessment quality. GI 8 -More clarity is needed to aid in ensuring competency and consistency in assessments"	" Add into the Guidance Information 7 - Minimum distance of 20km Add into the Guidance Information 8 - Each of the seven manoeuvres must be assessed on at least 3 occasions"	December-24	To be updated on standard review.
Mechanical Engineering > Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment	9020	6	Demonstrate knowledge and use of hand operated fire fighting equipment	G1 and 4a	"In G1 wrong title for Standard - Fire Extinguishers Regulations 2018, should read Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018 In G4 Range a - F - Cooling oil should read F - Cooking oil."	"Modify - Fire Extinguishers Regulations 2018, to read Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018 Modify - Cooling oil to read as Cooking oil"	December-24	To be updated on standard review.
Mechanical Engineering > Manufacturing Pathways Skills	32056	1	Perform fabrication operations in MaPS environment	GI 3	The issue with Hard vs Soft range in GI regarding materials, Schools have said Aluminum is getting expensive and was hoping for a soft range.	Unfortunately, this has quite a bit of an effect on the intent of this US regarding selection and use. The advice can be given to schools that it doesn’t indicate the amount used in relation to Mild steel so they could reduce the amount of aluminium used in their projects and still meet the US requirments. Considerations can be made at next review 30/12/24.	December-24	To be updated on standard review.
Mechanical Engineering > Fire Detection and Alarm Systems	23264	3	Inspect fire detection and alarm systems for compliance	GI	The paragraph numbers in the Guidance Information have an error. There are two paragraph number 3s. This makes referencing difficult as there is a specific range in the second on them.	GI numbering to read per section - 1. Certification, 2. Legislation and regulations, 3. Definitions, 4. Assessment, 5. Range, 6. Recommended skills and knowledge.	January-25	To be updated on standard review.
Printing > Printing - Screen	5141	6	Make ready and print multi colour for fabric panel screen printing	P.C3.4	We are requesting that PC 3.4 is removed from the unit, based on industry feedback that This type of printing is done mainly in Asia. The equipment and supplies needed are not readily or easily available in NZ.	Range statement to read - May include but not limited to overgloss, flocking, foiling, and puffing. At least one example must be provided.	January-25	To be updated on standard review.
Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills	2396	7	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools	Explanatory notes	The link under the explanatory notes (GI) References is broken:	Replace link with Worksafe - Safe Use of Machinery. - Safe use of machinery \| WorkSafe	February-25	To be updated on standard review.
Commercial Road Transport > Commercial Road Transport Skills	15158	5&6	Carry out pre-start vehicle checks on a heavy motor vehicle, prepare vehicle for use, and shut it down	PC2.3 range	"The Range statement in PC 2.3 reads: primary controls include steering mechanism, clutch, transmission, accelerator, brakes; secondary controls may include – horn/s, interior lights, indicators, high beam, windscreen washers and wipers, dash light, hazard lights. The problem is that the compulsory range item 'clutch' is not always fitted to heavy machinery anymore. "	Ruling This ruling changes the range statement to read: primary controls include steering mechanism, transmission, accelerator, brakes, and may include clutch where fitted; secondary controls may include – horn/s, interior lights, indicators, high beam, windscreen washers and wipers, dash light, hazard lights. All other information remains the same.	February-25	To be updated on standard review.
Baking > Pastry	29121	1	Make yeast raised laminated pastry products in a commercial bakery	Outcome 2 & 3	Outcomes 2 and 3 are duplications.	Outcome 2 should read as “Make yeast raised laminated pastry” and outcome 3 should read as “Make yeast raised laminated pastry products”.	Mar-25	To be updated on standard review.
Baking > Pastry	15153	3	Assess and analyse the quality of pastry products	PC 2.1 and 2.3	No 2.2. 2.1 followed by 2.3	Renumber 2.3 to 2.2.	Mar-25	To be updated on standard review.
Driving > Driver Educator	14522	1	Describe processes which lead to enhanced driver self-management	GI Note 1 and 2	"GI Note 1 - remove reference to the 2015 version of the document to future proof it (new version out later this year) and just show hyperlink to the document rather than organisational name and link. GI Note 2 - Unit standard 14522 is around the development of beliefs, values and attitudes associated to driving rather than the advanced driving assessment. The primary reason for sitting this unit standard is as part of the suite of unit standards a person is required to obtain a driving instructor (I endorsement). This endorsement allows a person to conduct driver instruction, in a vehicle, on a road for financial or commercial gain. Having the endorsement of the driver licence is a legislative requirement under the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999."	"GI Note 1 - No requirement for an interim ruling as the following statement exists in the standard – Any new, amended or replacement Acts, regulations, standards, codes of practice, guidelines, or authority requirements or conditions affecting this unit standard will take precedence for assessment purposes, pending review of this unit standard. NZQA requires References to publications should use a recognised convention and include the author, title, publisher and date of publication, as minimum information, and must be accessible (in the public domain) to learners, assessors and providers. GI Note 2 - Should be read as - reference to intended primarily for use by driver educators seeking qualification as Facilitators for Waka Kotahi approved Courses of Advanced Instruction for driver licence classes 1 and 6. Since it leads to an understanding of how to bring about changes to driver behaviour, is replaced by ‘one of the unit standards required for candidates looking to obtain working towards a driving instructor (I) endorsement."	Mar-25	To be updated on standard review.
Printing > Printing - Screen	21328		Demonstrate industry knowledge for screen printing	Range statement in Performance Criterion 7.1	"Screen printing is no longer used for Paperboard packaging (carton), paperboard packaging (case). These items should be removed from the range statement below: 7.1 Identify the requirements for screen printing production processes. Range graphic pre-press, binding and finishing, paperboard packaging (carton), paperboard packaging (case). "	"Range statement for performance criterion 7.1 should now be read as: 7.1 Identify the requirements for screen printing production processes. Range graphic pre-press, binding and finishing,"	15/04/2025	To be updated during next standard review

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