Nzqa 31141

NZQA unit standard 31141 version 1
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Title Demonstrate knowledge of organisations and compliance systems

relevant to mechanical building services industry
Level 3 Credits 3
Purpose This unit standard is intended primarily for use in the training of
personnel in the mechanical building services industry and
includes knowledge of organisations, legislation, standards,
guides, codes of practice, and documentation applicable to the
mechanical building services sector.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate

knowledge of: the organisations that impact on the mechanical
building services industry; legislations and regulations that
impact on the mechanical building services industry; standards,
guides, and codes of practice that impact on the mechanical
building services industry; and other documentation that impact
on the mechanical building services industry.
Classification Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air

Conditioning
Available grade Achieved
Guidance Information
1 References and legislation

a Legislation and regulations
Building Act 2004.
Electricity Act 1992.
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
b Standards, guides, and codes of practice

The New Zealand Building Code. Available at
https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/building-code-and-
handbooks/.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Acceptable Solutions
(AS) and Verification Methods (VM). Available at http://www.dbh.govt.nz/AS/VM-
documents.
The Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers of New
Zealand Inc. (IRHACE New Zealand). 2001 Code of Practice for the reduction of
emissions of fluorocarbon refrigerants in refrigeration and air conditioning
applications. Available from IRHACE, 5/42 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
2016. http://www.irhace.org.nz.
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AS/NZS 1668.1:2015, The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Part
1: Fire and smoke control in buildings.
AS/NZS 1319:1994, Safety signs for the occupational environment.
AS 2913: 2000, Evaporative airconditioning equipment.
AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand
Wiring Rules).
AS/NZS 3666.1:2011, Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial
control - Part 1: Design, installation and commissioning.
AS/NZS 3666.2:2011, Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial
control - Part 2: Operation and maintenance.
AS/NZS 3666.3:2011, Air handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial
control - Part 3: Performance-based maintenance of cooling water systems.
AS/NZS 3666.4: 2011, Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial
control - Part 4: Performance-based maintenance of air-handling systems (ducts
and components).
AS/NZS 3902:2004, Housing, alterations and small buildings contract.
AS 4041: 2006, Pressure piping.
AS/NZS 5149.1:2016, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps–Safety and
environmental requirements. Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection
criteria.
environmental requirements. Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and
documentation.
environmental requirements. Part 3: Installation site.
environmental requirements. Part 4: Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery.
NZS 4219:2009, Seismic performance of engineering systems in buildings.
NZS 4302:1987, Code of practice for the control of hygiene in air and water
systems in buildings.
NZS 4303:1990, Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality.
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer.
2 Definition
Compliance systems refers to legislation, regulations, standards, guides, codes of
practice, and documentation relevant to the mechanical building services sector.
3 Assessment information
Candidates are expected to have access to and use the required legislation and
regulations, standards, guides, and codes of practice during assessments.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the organisations that impact on the mechanical building

services industry.

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Range organisations may include – Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia, The
Institute of Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers of New Zealand
Inc. (IRHACE New Zealand), Engineering New Zealand, Territorial authorities of
New Zealand, Fire Safety Systems Inspection and Certification bodies, Ministry
of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Association of Building
Compliance, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) ,
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA),
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), Climate Control Companies Association New Zealand (CCCANZ),
Mechanical Consultants and Engineers, Building Research Association of New
Zealand (BRANZ);
evidence of five organisations is required.
Performance criteria
1.1 Organisations that impact on the mechanical building services industry are
identified.
1.2 The activities of the named organisations are described with reference to their
functions in the industry.
1.3 The accountability and responsibility of each organisation and the industry under
the relevant legislation and standards are described.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and regulations that impact on the mechanical

building services industry.
Range evidence of five legislation and regulations is required.
2.1 Legislation and regulations that have a direct impact on the industry are
identified by title.
2.2 The scope of each legislation and regulation, and the manner in which it
impacts on the industry, are described.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of standards, guides, and codes of practice that impact on the
mechanical building services industry.
Range evidence of five standards, guides, and codes of practice is required.
3.1 Standards, guides, and codes of practice that have a direct impact on the
industry are identified by title.

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3.2 The scope of each, and the manner in which it impacts on the industry, are
described.
3.3 The meaning of given terminology listed in the glossaries of the guides and
codes of practice is explained.
Range evidence of five terms is required.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of other documentation that impact on the mechanical building

services industry.
Range may include – producer statements; certificates of compliance such as gas,

electricity, and plumbing services for mechanical building services; system
interface with other building services.
4.1 Documentation that has a direct impact on the industry is identified by title.
4.2 The scope of each document, and the manner in which it impacts on the
industry, are described.
4.3 The inspection and certification requirements for mechanical building services
systems are outlined.
Planned review date 31 December 2023
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 26 April 2018 N/A
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NZQA unit standard 31141 version 1

Title Demonstrate knowledge of organisations and compliance systems

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate

Classification Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air

Available grade Achieved

1 References and legislation

b Standards, guides, and codes of practice

Competenz  New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018

Outcomes and performance criteria

Demonstrate knowledge of the organisations that impact on the mechanical building

Competenz  New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and regulations that impact on the mechanical

Range evidence of five legislation and regulations is required.

Range evidence of five standards, guides, and codes of practice is required.

Competenz  New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018

Range evidence of five terms is required.

Demonstrate knowledge of other documentation that impact on the mechanical building

Range may include – producer statements; certificates of compliance such as gas,

Planned review date 31 December 2023

Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0013

Comments on this unit standard

Please contact Competenz [email protected] if you wish to suggest

Competenz  New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018

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