National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting
Level / 5Credits / 89
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Projects) (Level 5) [Ref: 2619].
The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to the National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting [Ref 1659] is 31 December 2016. The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is December 2018.
People currently working towards achievement of this qualification may either complete the requirements or transfer their results to the replacement qualification. However, there are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications, and it is recommended that candidates complete the qualification in which they are enrolled. For assistance please contact the Infrastructure ITO at the contact details given below.
Any person who feels disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact Infrastructure ITO at the address below.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
The Core Elective in Ref: 1659 includes standard 23915, Analyse environmental factors external to an organisation that may impact on a business and an individual's work role. This standard will expire in December 2015. Candidates who wish to gain this standard must complete assessment against the standard before its expiry. However, candidates may also complete this elective section after December 2015 by selecting other standards to meet the requirements.
The Core Elective in Ref: 1659 also includes standards 9734, Demonstrate knowledge of workplace team leadership and teamworking, 18864, Apply sustainable environmental management practices as a workplace supervisor, and 18051, Test roadmarkings. These standards have expired. Candidates who have already been awarded these standards may use them to meet the requirements of the elective, but no further assessments can be undertaken against them.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / May 2011 / December 2018
Review / 2 / February 2015 / December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Infrastructure ITO
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone 0800 486 626
Website http://www.connexis.org.nz/
National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting
Credits / 89
Purpose
This qualification is designed for people who work in the infrastructure industry with responsibility for supervising, managing and reporting on field activities and resources. Holders of this qualification will have the knowledge and skills to supervise infrastructure works and manage resources on multiple sites and/or large projects.
The compulsory section of the qualification recognises knowledge of infrastructure works contracts, standards, and audit systems; essential skills for supervising infrastructure works projects with responsibility for scheduling infrastructure works project resources; protecting health, safety and the environment; monitoring project quality assurance; and documenting infrastructure works projects.
The elective section of the qualification enables people to select standards covering knowledge of the industry relating to contracts, road drainage, civil works, and notifiable works, and complementary knowledge and skills in supervising infrastructure works projects, general business practice, arranging workplace training, assessing competence, temporary traffic management, roadmarking, and protecting health, safety and the environment on infrastructure works sites.
This qualification contains optional strands that are not required for completion of the certificate. However, these may be considered necessary for some employment contexts within the infrastructure works industry. The strands recognise sector specific knowledge and skills in civil plant management, civil works, pavement surfacing, roadmarking, road works, and rural contracting.
This certificate builds on the skills and knowledge recognised by the:
· National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing, Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and Wastewater [Ref:1658].
Upon completion of this qualification, people may wish to consider other relevant Level 5 qualifications, such as the:
· National Diploma in Business (Level 5) with optional strands in Accounting, Finance, Finance - Māori, Health and Safety Management, Human Resource Management, Māori Business and Management, Marketing, People Development and Coordination, Project Management, Quality Management, and Systems and Resources Management [Ref: 1498]
· National Diploma in Project Management (Level 5) [Ref: 1501]
· National Diploma in Business (Level 6) [Ref: 1499].
Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Civil Plant Management [Ref: 0253], the National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003], the National Certificate in General Contracting (Training and Assessment) [Ref: 1061], the National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Multiple Sites Supervision) (Level 5) with strands in Asphalt, and Chipseal, and with an optional strand in STMS Level 2 and 3 Roads [Ref: 1426].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates who are entering the industry at supervisory level ensure they have an understanding of the infrastructure works industry by achieving credit for Unit 22283, Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New Zealand infrastructure works industry, and/or Unit 6453, Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure civil works, which are in the core elective section of this qualification.
It is recommended that candidates undertaking Unit 11281, Prepare candidate(s) for assessment against standards, Unit 4098, Use standards to assess candidate performance, or Unit 7103, Determine the training requirements of individual adults for a specified job, should also gain credit for Unit 18203, Verify evidence for assessment.
It is recommended that candidates for the Civil Plant Management Optional Strand achieve credit for Unit 6437, Manage the hire of infrastructure works plant and equipment, and Unit 6441, Cost and recommend plant, vehicle, or equipment options for infrastructure works, which are in the core elective section of this qualification.
It is recommended that candidates for the Roadmarking Optional Strand achieve credit for Unit 18051, Test roadmarkings, and Unit 21427, Perform complex industry calculations for roadmarking application, prior to assessment against this strand.
Credit Range
Core Compulsory / Core ElectiveLevel 2 credits / - / 0-5
Level 3 credits / - / 0-24
Level 4 credits / - / 0-25
Level 5 or above credits / 64 / 0-25
Minimum totals / 64 / 25
Total / 89
Civil Plant Management Optional Strand / Civil Works Optional Strand / Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand
Compulsory / Elective
Level 4 credits / 8 / 10-20 / 15 / 0-30
Level 5 or above credits / 18 / 0-10 / - / 0-30
Minimum totals / 26 / 20 / 15 / 30
Total with strand / 115 / 109 / 134
Roadmarking Optional Strand / Road Works Optional Strand / Rural Contracting Optional Strand
Level 3 credits / 20 / - / 0-6
Level 4 credits / 8 / 0-15 / -
Level 5 or above credits / - / 0-15 / 10-16
Minimum totals / 28 / 15 / 16
Total with strand / 117 / 104 / 105
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
0· Core Compulsory standards
0· Core Elective – A minimum of 25 credits as specified
The following strands are optional
0· Civil Plant Management Optional Strand
0· Civil Works Optional Strand
0· Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand
0· Roadmarking Optional Strand
0· Road Works Optional Strand
0· Rural Contracting Optional Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6450 / Apply plans and specifications to calculate quantities for infrastructure works projects / 5 / 4
26790 / Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works audits / 5 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6427 / Select and allocate resources for infrastructure works projects / 5 / 8
6443 / Supervise infrastructure works projects / 5 / 15
6456 / Plan the supply and coordinate delivery and storage of material resources for infrastructure works projects / 5 / 10
26795 / Determine, implement, and monitor quality assurance requirements for an infrastructure works project / 5 / 8
26796 / Prepare and process infrastructure works project documentation / 5 / 8
26798 / Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works contracts / 5 / 6
Core Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
From the following sets
0· Core Elective unit standards
0· Infrastructure Works Health, Safety, and Environment set
Core Elective unit standards
Business > Business Environment > Business Culture and Environment
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23915 / Analyse environmental factors external to an organisation that may impact on a business and an individual's work role / 4 / 4
Business > Business Operations and Development > Employment Relations
ID / Title / Level / Credit /19798 / Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of employment agreements / 4 / 3
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and Coordination
ID / Title / Level / Credit /8493 / Provide leadership for a team in an organisation / 5 / 10
9734 / Demonstrate knowledge of workplace team leadership and teamworking / 5 / 12
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit /18664 / Apply sustainable environmental management practices as a workplace supervisor / 4 / 6
Education > Adult Education and Training > Design and Development of Adult Education and Training
ID / Title / Level / Credit /7103 / Determine the training requirements of individual adults for a specified job / 4 / 5
Education > Generic Education and Training > Assessment of Learning
ID / Title / Level / Credit /4098 / Use standards to assess candidate performance / 4 / 6
11281 / Prepare candidate(s) for assessment against standards / 4 / 3
18203 / Verify evidence for assessment / 4 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Supervision
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6428 / Demonstrate knowledge of engineering survey and set-out for civil construction work / 4 / 20
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Works
ID / Title / Level / Credit /25833 / Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction material compaction, soil mechanics, and testing devices / 4 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment
ID / Title / Level / Credit /20869 / Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and permits in the civil infrastructure industry / 3 / 2
20876 / Conduct and document civil infrastructure worksite health and safety meetings / 4 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Roadmarking
ID / Title / Level / Credit /18051 / Test roadmarkings / 4 / 20
21427 / Perform complex industry calculations for roadmarking application / 3 / 10
Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Temporary Traffic Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit /5627 / Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads / 3 / 4
5628 / Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for low volume and Level 1 roads / 5 / 3
5631 / Plan and install portable traffic signal systems for temporary traffic management / 5 / 3
20879 / Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor - Non Practising (STMS-NP) for Level 2 and 3 roads / 5 / 3
20880 / Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for Level 2 and 3 roads / 5 / 10
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6479 / Locate and identify services for infrastructure works / 3 / 5
22283 / Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New Zealand infrastructure works industry / 2 / 2
26792 / Interpret infrastructure works field tests results / 5 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Road Works
ID / Title / Level / Credit /12569 / Demonstrate knowledge of the design, construction, and maintenance of road drainage systems / 5 / 15
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Civil Works
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6453 / Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure civil works / 2 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6433 / Interpret contract documents for planning an infrastructure works project / 5 / 10
6437 / Manage the hire of infrastructure works plant and equipment / 5 / 8
6441 / Cost and recommend plant, vehicle, or equipment options for infrastructure works / 5 / 15
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6434 / Identify and liaise with stakeholders on infrastructure works projects / 5 / 10
6435 / Implement notification requirements for infrastructure works / 5 / 3
26793 / Determine and coordinate notifiable work and permit requirements for infrastructure works / 5 / 5
26794 / Assess, implement, and monitor infrastructure works subcontracts / 5 / 8
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice