National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 4)
Level / 4Credits / 104
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2020.
This qualification has been replaced by theNew Zealand Certificate in Reticulated Gas Pipelines (Level 5) with strands in Metering and Pressure Control, Polyethylene Pipelines, and Steel Pipelines [Ref: 3640].
Transition Arrangements
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2018.
The last date for assessment is 31 December 2020, at which time the qualification will be discontinued.
People currently working towards this qualification may complete its requirements by the date specified above or transfer to a programme of study or training leading to the replacement qualification.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Standard Setting body at the address below.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NQF Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / July 2010 / December 2020
Review / 2 / April 2017 / December 2020
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone0800 88 2121
Fax04 494 0006
Website
National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 4)
Level / 4Credits / 104
Purpose
The National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 4) [Ref:1577] is designed for gas technicians in the transmission sector of the gas industry. The qualification is designed to recognise the advanced skills and knowledge required to safely and competently carryout advanced station operations and maintenance, and troubleshoot metering stations, on the gas transmission network. People awarded with this qualification will be able to work independently or in teams on maintenance and operational activities associated with the safe operation of a gas transmission network system.
The qualification comprises compulsory standards to ensure that all gas technicians working on the gas transmission network have the advanced knowledge and skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment in the gas transmission network.
The qualification also contains optional standards that are not required for the award of the certificate. However, they may be considered necessary in some employment contexts.
This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 3) [Ref: 1576].
Replacement Information
This qualification and the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Instrumentation and Electrical) (Level 4) [Ref: 1579] replaced the National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level4) with strands in Pipeline Operation, and Instrumentation and Electrical [Ref:0979].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates hold the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 3) [Ref: 1576], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills, prior to the commencement of this qualification.
CreditRange
CompulsoryLevel 3 credits / 4
Level 4 credits / 100
Total / 104
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF 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 in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
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
Optional standards – as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Measurement
ID / Title / Level / Credit12456 / Install, commission, and maintain electronic gas flow correctors / 4 / 8
Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Network Operations
ID / Title / Level / Credit19554 / Demonstrate knowledge of advanced gas pressure control equipment / 4 / 16
19558 / Troubleshoot and rectify faults on an advanced gas pressure reducing and metering station / 4 / 30
19559 / Perform maintenance on an advanced gas pressure reducing and metering station / 4 / 25
Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Transmission Operations
ID / Title / Level / Credit18416 / Operate and maintain gas-fired water bath heater equipment on a gas transmission pipeline system / 3 / 4
18418 / Operate and maintain main line valves on a gas transmission pipeline system / 4 / 6
18419 / Operate and maintain gas filtration equipment on a gas transmission pipeline system / 4 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Petrochemical Industry > Petrochemical Process and Product Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit18285 / Control spills and emissions in a petrochemical workplace / 4 / 6
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit19341 / Demonstrate knowledge of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in the workplace / 4 / 6
Optional standards
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
ID / Title / Level / Credit5930 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas / 4 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Network Construction
ID / Title / Level / Credit10974 / Use stopple equipment on steel gas pipes / 4 / 10
10983 / Hot tap, test, and drill a steel pipe in a gas distribution network / 4 / 12
Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Transmission Operations
ID / Title / Level / Credit9569 / Operate odorant systems in a gas transmission environment / 3 / 4
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit20645 / Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers / 3 / 3
21467 / Store and handle workplace chemicals / 3 / 8
Service Sector > Driving > Driver Licence Endorsements
ID / Title / Level / Credit16718 / Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road / 3 / 5
Transition Arrangements
Version 1
This qualification and the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Instrumentation and Electrical) (Level 4) [Ref: 1579], replaced the National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level4) with strands in Pipeline Operation, and Instrumentation and Electrical [Ref:0979]. There are substantial differences between the replaced qualification and the replacement qualifications.
- Changes have been made to the content of the compulsory and optional sections.
- Standards from the replaced qualification that no longer meet the needs of industry have not been included in any of the replacement qualifications.
- Additional standards have been included where necessary to meet the needs of industry.
- Total credit requirements for the replacement qualifications are 104 and 128 respectively; the credit total for the replaced qualification was 144 or 162 depending on the strand.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that are a substitute for or replace earlier or expiring standards. For the purposes of this qualification, trainees who have gained credit for the earlier or expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the substitute or replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from9612, 9627 / 18285
9630 / 19341
Trainees currently working towards the replaced qualification may either complete the requirements for that qualification by 31 December 2013 or transfer their results to this qualification. However, it should be noted that there are substantial differences between the two qualifications. The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for the replaced qualification is December 2011.
It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact MITO who will consider appeals on a case by case basis.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
Tranzqual ITO
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
2088 / Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Transmission Operations / 039999 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Other Engineering and Related Technologies > Engineering and Related Technologies not elsewhere classified
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Appendix 1
Gas Transmission Qualification Pathway
Prerequisite Diagram
MITO New Zealand IncorporatedSSB Code 101542 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018