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National Diploma in Engineering (Process and Materials Engineering) (Level 6)

Level

/ 6

Credits

/ 240

This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2013.

Purpose

The National Diploma in Engineering (Process and Materials Engineering) (Level 6) is designed to fill a technological gap in existing tertiary programmes, with a special focus on the chemical and food processing industries, and to introduce content on environmental considerations. It recognises the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in process and materials engineering where the application of analytical, industrial, laboratory and/or fieldwork skills are required. These skills are used to carry out the procedures associated with technical investigations and to process and report on the results of these investigations clearly and concisely (generally under supervision).

The emphasis is on a synergy between cognitive and practical skills in process and materials engineering.

National Diploma in Engineering (Process and Materials Engineering) (Level 6) graduates can be expected to possess a broad understanding of engineering fundamentals, science and mathematics, and to have built capabilities in process and materials engineering on this base to the level required for employment. This qualification could provide a base for further industry linked qualifications or a pathway to higher level engineering diplomas or degrees.

CreditRange

Compulsory / Elective 1 / Elective 2
Level 2 credits / - / 0-9 / -
Level 3 credits / - / 0-5 / 0-15
Level 4 credits / - / 0-3 / 0-15
Level 5 credits / 98 / 0-6 / 0-15
Level 6 credits / 81 / - / 0-15
Minimum totals / 179 / 10 / 15
Elective 3 / Elective 4
Level 5 credits / 0-20 / 0-16
Level 6 credits / 0-20 / 0-16
minimum totals / 20 / 16

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit 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

Compulsory standards

Elective List 1 - as specified

Elective List 2 - as specified

Elective List 3 - as specified

Elective List 4 - as specified

Detailed Requirements

Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Engineering > Generic Engineering

ID / Title / Level / Credit
12634 / Identify and apply ethical responsibilities relating to professional engineering practice / 5 / 4

Engineering and Technology > Engineering > Process and Materials Engineering

ID / Title / Level / Credit
11336 / Demonstrate knowledge of fluid statics and fluid dynamics / 5 / 12
11337 / Measure fluid flows / 5 / 10
11340 / Analyse and monitor heat transfer equipment performance / 6 / 15
11343 / Perform process mass and energy balances / 5 / 6
11344 / Perform chemical reaction calculations / 6 / 10
11347 / Demonstrate knowledge of properties and measurement of particulate materials / 5 / 8
11349 / Demonstrate knowledge of fluid-particle dynamics / 6 / 15
11350 / Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of mass transfer / 6 / 15
11361 / Demonstrate knowledge of engineering thermodynamic principles / 5 / 6
11362 / Demonstrate knowledge of chemical and phase equilibria / 5 / 8
11363 / Demonstrate knowledge of the kinetics of reactions / 6 / 8
11365 / Demonstrate knowledge of corrosion / 6 / 8
11366 / Select materials for manufacturing and construction / 6 / 10
11370 / Demonstrate knowledge of engineering materials / 5 / 24
11375 / Demonstrate knowledge of hazard identification and control / 5 / 8

Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial Measurement and Control - Theory

ID / Title / Level / Credit
11562 / Describe and apply control technology / 5 / 12

Elective List 1 - Core Skills

A minimum of 10 credits

Core Generic > Core Generic > Social and Cooperative Skills

ID / Title / Level / Credit
7125 / Negotiate on own behalf / 4 / 3

Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills

ID / Title / Level / Credit
7118 / Manage own learning programme / 2 / 3

Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications

ID / Title / Level / Credit
9692 / Present information orally to an audience / 5 / 2

Humanities > Communication Skills > Reading

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1272 / Read efficiently to gain maximum information in time spent / 3 / 2

Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
3488 / Write business letters and memoranda / 2 / 6
3494 / Write a record of a formal meeting / 3 / 3
9685 / Write an analytical report / 5 / 4

Elective List 2 - Mathematics

A minimum of 15 credits at Level 3 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain
Sciences / Mathematics / Any
Statistics and Probability / Any

Elective List 3 - Science

A minimum of 20 credits at Level 5 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain
Sciences / Science / Biochemistry
Chemistry
Microbiology

Elective List 4 - Computational Skills

A minimum of 16 credits at Level 5 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain
Computing and Information Technology / Computing / Any
Sciences / Mathematics / Any
Statistics and Probability / Any

Transition Arrangements

Version 3

Version 3 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.

The last date for assessments to take place is 31 December 2013 although the ITO is not aware of any existing candidates.

These transition arrangements are not intended to cause any disadvantage. However, anyone who feels disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may contact the ITO at the address below.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 2 was issued to reflect the change in responsibility from NZQA – National Qualifications Services to Infrastructure ITO Ltd. Changes to structure and content included: purpose statement amended to reflect current situation; and titles of unit standards 7125 and 9685 updated.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / February 1999 / December 2004
Revision / 2 / April 2004 / December 2013
Review / 3 / March 2013 / December 2013

Standard Setting Body

Infrastructure ITO

PO Box 2759

Wellington 6140

Telephone04 499 9144

Fax04 499 9145

Website

Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification

NZQA

The Skills Organisation

Certification

This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, Infrastructure ITO 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 / NZSCED
Code / Description / Code / Description
1499 / Engineering and Technology > Engineering > Process and Materials Engineering / 030305 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Materials 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.
Infrastructure ITO
SSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018