National Certificate in Concrete Core Skills (Level 2)
Level
/ 2Credits
/ 49Purpose
The National Certificate in Concrete Core Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 1452] is designed for people wishing to work in the concrete industry. It also provides a means of recognising current competence for those already working in the industry.
The compulsory section and Elective A recognise the core skills and knowledge required by industry for concrete workers, including use of tools, concrete production, concrete testing, health and safety, environmental practices, problem solving, and a broad overview of the requirements of concrete industry work. Elective B offers the choice of a range of core skills relevant to the concrete industry, such as first aid, time management, communication, and driving of forklifts, which can be tailored to each candidate’s individual needs.
The qualification provides underpinning knowledge and skills important to the performance of individuals in all sectors of the concrete industry. It also provides people with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry into any of the specialised trade-level qualifications from the Concrete subfield at Level 3 or above.
Special Notes
Standards 24879, 24880, 24881, 24882, and 24883, or the demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills, are prerequisites for entry to all qualifications from the Concrete subfield at Level 3 or above.
Persons seeking credit for unit standard 18496 to obtain an F (forklift) driver licence endorsement must hold a current full class driver licence other than Class 6.
Credit Range
Compulsory
/Elective A
/Elective B
Level 1 credits
/ - / - / 0-8Level 2 credits / 31 / 4 / 3-11
Level 3 credits / - / - / 0–3
Minimum totals / 34 / 4 / 14
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: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusion-list/.
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 A – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Elective B – A minimum of 14 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Core Generic > Core Generic > Self-Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit7123 / Apply a problem solving method to a problem / 2 / 2
Planning and Construction > Concrete > Concrete Core Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit24879 / Demonstrate knowledge of concrete materials and the concrete production process / 2 / 8
24880 / Demonstrate knowledge of the concrete industry / 2 / 8
24881 / Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools as used in concrete work / 2 / 3
24882 / Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance requirements in concrete industry work / 2 / 3
24883 / Demonstrate knowledge of routine methods of testing concrete / 2 / 3
Sciences > Environment > Environmental Education
ID / Title / Level / Credit18663 / Demonstrate knowledge of and apply sustainable environmental management practices in the workplace / 2 / 4
Elective A
A minimum of 1 standard
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit17593 / Apply safe work practices in the workplace / 2 / 4
Planning and Construction > Construction > Construction Health and Safety, and Injury Prevention
ID / Title / Level / Credit21209 / Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out health and safety procedures for a building construction site / 2 / 4
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit24354 / Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS workplace / 2 / 4
Elective B
A minimum of 14 credits
Core Generic > Core Generic > Self-Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit12349 / Demonstrate knowledge of time management / 2 / 3
Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit4249 / Demonstrate care and timeliness as an employee / 1 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment
ID / Title / Level / Credit20877 / Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at sites under temporary traffic management / 2 / 1
Health > Health Studies > First Aid
ID / Title / Level / Credit26551 / Provide first aid for life threatening conditions / 2 / 1
26552 / Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them / 2 / 1
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID / Title / Level / Credit1277 / Communicate information in a specified workplace / 2 / 3
3503 / Participate and communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task / 1 / 2
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID / Title / Level / Credit3490 / Complete an incident report / 1 / 2
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Carpentry Theory
ID / Title / Level / Credit13032 / Demonstrate knowledge of non-mechanical and mechanical construction equipment / 3 / 1
Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Core Construction
ID / Title / Level / Credit22145 / Handle construction materials / 2 / 2
Service Sector > Driving > Driver Licence Endorsements
ID / Title / Level / Credit18496 / Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts) / 3 / 2
Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following revision to maintain achievability after the compulsory unit standard 8492 expired.
Changes to the structure and content
The qualificationtotal wasreduced from 52 to 49 credits.
Standard 8492 was removed.
Standards 26551 and 26552 replaced standards 6400, 6401, and 6402.
The purpose statement was updated.
People currently enrolled in programmes leading towards the award of version 2 of this qualification may complete that version if unit standard 8492 is registered as achieved on their record of achievement.
People currently enrolled in programmes leading towards the award of version 2 of the qualification who do not have unit standard 8492 registered as achieved on their record of achievement can transfer to version 3. All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to the new version of the qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replaced standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from6400 / 26551, 26552
6401 / 26552
6402 / 26551
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this revision. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation at the contact details below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 2 was issued following revision in order to update content in response to reviewed standards and industry requirements.
Changes to structure and content included: the title of standard 3503 and the title and credit value of standard 3490 were updated;thespecial note was amended to specify standards 24879, 24880, 24881, 24882 and 24883, or the demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills, as prerequisites for entry to all qualifications from the Concrete subfield at Level 3 or above.
People currently working towardsversion 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2 of the qualification.
All versions of these qualifications will be recognised by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / October 2008 / December 2011
Revision / 2 / November 2009 / December 2015
Revision / 3 / May 2014 / N/A
Standard Setting Body
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 2615
Wellington 6140
Telephone64 04 381 6430
Website
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review / 2015Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
InfraTrain New Zealand
Learning State (trading name of the Public Sector Training Organisation)
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
NZQA
Tranzqual ITO
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation 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
2100 / Planning and Construction > Concrete > Concrete Core Skills / 040399 / Architecture and BuildingBuildingBuilding not elsewhere classified
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.
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101562 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2019