National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Operations) with strands in Lime Milling, Surface Extraction, and Underground Extraction
Level
/ 3 or 4Credits
/ 127-136This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2013.
Purpose
This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge of skilled miners or operators who work in a lime mill, a surface extraction site, or an underground extraction site. The qualification comprises compulsory standards primarily related to health and safety including hazard recognition, environmental requirements, safety checks, and emergency procedures; and elective sections that recognise skills required to work in the extractive industry; and strands for lime mill, surface and underground contexts.
The holder of the qualification is able to demonstrate skills in the processes of underground or surface extraction, operation and maintenance of, and diagnosing faults in, a range of extraction or lifting equipment.
The qualification has a significant health and safety component in recognition of the hazards associated with the extractive environment and the holders role.
The elective sections recognise the operational skills required to work as a skilled miner or operator and provide opportunities for employers and employees to select standards from other areas of the National Qualifications framework that meet the specific requirements of the enterprise.
Holders of the Lime Milling strand will have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to operate a lime mill in addition to those required for surface extraction.
The Surface Extraction strand recognises the knowledge and skills required to work on a surface extraction site. The strand elective relates to the use of machinery used for extractive purposes whilst also making available options for obtaining related or specialist skills in extraction and processing, across the range of tasks performed at a surface extraction site.
The Underground Extraction strand primarily ensures that holders of this certificate are able to maintain the integrity of the mine.
The qualification gives the choice and flexibility to gain the core skills whilst offering options in keeping with individual and company preferences.
This qualification is part of a pathway that begins with the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Core Skills) with strands in Surface Extraction, and Underground Extraction [Ref:0247]. It builds on that qualification and offers more specific extractive industry and allied skills. These two qualifications may be assessed concurrently, where applicable. They lead to the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Supervision) (Level 4) with strands in Surface Extraction, and Underground Extraction [Ref:0249], then the National Diploma in Extractive Industries (Management) with strands in Surface Extraction, and Underground Extraction [Ref:0806].
Replacement Information
This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Operations) (Level 3) with strands in Coal Plant, Drilling Surface, Drilling Underground, Maintenance Operations, Metalliferous Processing, Mobile Plant Surface, Processing Plant, Surface Extraction, Underground Extraction, and Water Treatment [Ref: 1521] and the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Lime Milling) (Level 4) [Ref: 1525].
Special Notes
Prior learning may be recognised at both standard and qualification level either by an accredited provider or the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated).
Surface Extractionincludes quarries, open cast coal and gold mines, lime mills, alluvial gold extraction, iron sands, and industrial minerals.
Underground Extractionincludes metalliferous and coal underground mines and tunnels.
Credit Range
Core Compulsory
/Core Elective 1
/Core Elective 2
Level 1 credits
/4
/-
/-
Level 2 credits /7
/0-30
/-
Level 3 credits /21
/0-30
/0-5
Level 4 credits /-
/0-30
/0-5
Level 5 or above credits /-
/0-30
/0-5
Minimum totals /32
/30
/5
Lime Milling Strand
Compulsory
/ ElectiveLevel 2 credits /
4
/-
Level 3 credits /-
/0-20
Level 4 credits /45
/0-20
Level 5 or above credits /-
/0-20
Minimum totals for strand /69
Minimum totals for qualification /136
Level of qualification with strand /4
Surface Extraction Strand
Compulsory /Elective
Level 2 credits /4
/-
Level 3 credits /-
/0-56
Level 4 credits /-
/0-56
Level 5 or above credits /-
/0-56
Minimum totals for strand /60
Minimum totals for qualification /127
Level of qualification with strand /3
Underground Extraction Strand
Compulsory
/Elective
Level 2 credits /6
/-
Level 3 credits /-
/0-60
Level 4 credits /-
/0-60
Level 5 or above credits /-
/0-60
Minimum total for strand /66
Minimum total for qualification /133
Level of qualification with strand /3
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National QualificationsCredit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Core Compulsory standards
Core Elective 1 – A minimum of 30 credits as specified
Core Elective 2 – A minimum of 5 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
Lime Milling Strand
Surface Extraction Strand
Underground Extraction Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management > Workplace Fire and Emergency Response
ID / Title / Level / Credit3271 / Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels / 2 / 1
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Extractive Industries Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit16687 / Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances at an extractive site / 3 / 3
23648 / Demonstrate knowledge of and follow safe working practices at an extractive site / 3 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit8922 / Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage at an extractives site / 2 / 2
20732 / Demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements for an extractive site / 3 / 4
Health > Health Studies > Core Health
ID / Title / Level / Credit6400 / Manage first aid in emergency situations / 3 / 2
6401 / Provide first aid / 2 / 1
6402 / Provide resuscitation level 2 / 1 / 1
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit497 / Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements / 1 / 3
17602 / Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace / 3 / 4
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID / Title / Level / Credit1277 / Communicate information in a specified workplace / 2 / 3
9681 / Contribute within a group/team which has an objective(s) / 3 / 3
Core Elective 1
A minimum of 30 credits
Business > Business Operations and Development > Quality Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit8074 / Establish, develop, and improve quality-focused aspects of customer relationships / 4 / 8
8085 / Demonstrate knowledge of quality and its management / 3 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Extractive Industries Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit17695 / Lift and move a range of loads at an extractive site / 3 / 10
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit2395 / Select, use and care for, engineering hand tools / 2 / 4
2396 / Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools / 2 / 4
Service Sector > Driving > Driver Licence Classes
ID / Title / Level / Credit17574 / Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 2 driver licence / 3 / 7
Service Sector > Driving > Driver Licence Endorsements
ID / Title / Level / Credit16701 / Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement W (wheels) / 3 / 3
16703 / Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement T (tracks) / 3 / 3
Field / Subfield / Domain
Engineering and Technology / Extractive Industries / Surface Extraction
Underground Extraction
Core Elective 2
A minimum of 5 credits at Level 3 or above
From anywhere on the DAS
Lime Milling Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
Lime Milling Strand Compulsory
Lime Milling Strand Elective
Lime Milling Strand Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit14868 / Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a lime mill processing plant / 4 / 45
17696 / Describe and apply basic skills and knowledge required to work at a surface extraction site / 2 / 4
Lime Milling Strand Elective
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above
Field / Subfield / DomainEngineering and Technology / Extractive Industries / Extractive Industries Management
Surface Extraction
Surface Extraction Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
Surface Extraction Strand Compulsory
Surface Extraction Strand Elective
Surface Extraction Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Surface Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit17696 / Describe and apply basic skills and knowledge required to work at a surface extraction site / 2 / 4
Surface Extraction Strand Elective
A minimum of 56 credits at Level 3 or above
Field / Subfield / DomainEngineering and Technology / Extractive Industries / Extractive Industries Management
Surface Extraction
Underground Extraction Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
Underground Extraction Strand Compulsory
Underground Extraction Strand Elective
Underground Extraction Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries > Underground Extraction
ID / Title / Level / Credit7146 / Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine / 2 / 6
Underground Extraction Strand Elective
A minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 or above
Field / Subfield / DomainEngineering and Technology / Extractive Industries / Extractive Industries Management
Underground Extraction
Transition Arrangements
Version 8
Version 8 was republished to include reverse transition arrangements for expiring standard 20732 in versions 6 and 7.
Versions 6 and 7 of this qualification contain a standard that has been replaced by another standard, and which will expire in December 2011. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring standard – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from25876 / 20732
Version 8 was originally published to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
This qualification was replaced by the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Operations) (Level 3) with strands in Coal Plant, Drilling Surface, Drilling Underground, Maintenance Operations, Metalliferous Processing, Mobile Plant Surface, Processing Plant, Surface Extraction, Underground Extraction, and Water Treatment [Ref: 1521] and the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Lime Milling) (Level 4) [Ref: 1525].
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Previous versions of the qualification
Versions 6 and 7 were amended in Month 2011 to include reverse transition arrangements from the replacement standard 25876 to the expiring standard 20732.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Version 7 was issued to eliminate a barrier to completion of the qualification.
Changes to structure and content included: standard 17983 has been removed from the Core Compulsory section; credits totals have been adjusted to reflect the removal of the standard.
Version 6 was issued following review of the Surface Extraction, Underground Extraction, and Extractive Industries Management standards and in order to make changes to content.
Changes to structure and content included: the structure of the qualification was modified to include an additional strand, Lime Milling; titles, levels, and credits of reviewed standards were updated; the Core Compulsory section was expanded to emphasise health and safety; standards were added to the Core Compulsory section to the Core Elective sections; standards were removed from Core Elective sections from the Underground Extraction strand; standards were moved from Core Elective 2 to the Core Compulsory; a standard was moved from the Core Compulsory to Elective 1; changes were made to minimum credits for the qualification from 158-161 credits to 133-142 credits.
The content of the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mineral Processing – Lime Mill Processing) [Ref: 0474] was incorporated in the Lime Milling strand. People currently working towards the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mineral Processing – Lime Mill Processing) [Ref: 0474] may either complete the requirements for that qualification or transfer their results to this qualification. The last date for assessment to take place for the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mineral Processing – Lime Mill Processing) [Ref: 0474] is 31 December 2009.
Version 5was issued to accommodate industry requirements for greater flexibility in the elective sections.
Version 4 was issued to take into account additional standards available for inclusion in the Core Elective sections.
Version 3 was issued to take into account the review of Crane Operation, Core Health, and the Fire and Rescue Services standards, and the reviews of the Underground Extraction domain, and a new compulsory standard for the Surface Extraction strand.
Version 2 was issued to expand the range of elective options.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / December 1996 / December 2000
Revision / 2 / February 1999 / December 2003
Review / 3 / January 2001 / December 2005
Revision / 4 / April 2002 / December 2007
Review / 5 / February 2004 / December 2009
Review / 6 / September 2007 / December 2013
Revision / 7 / September 2008 / December 2013
Review / 8 / December 2009 / December 2013
Republished / 8 / December 2011 / December 2013
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone0800 88 2121
Fax04 494 0006
Website
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
Competenz
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
NZQA
Tranzqual ITO
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited)..
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
323 / Engineering and Technology > Extractive Industries / 030303 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Mining and Resources Engineering
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)SSB Code 101542 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018