Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Civil Works (Level 4) with strands in Earthworks, Road Construction, Concrete (non-structural), and Road Maintenance | |||
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |||
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Level | 4 | |||
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Credits | 75 - 90 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure works industry with individuals who have attained the skills and knowledge to safely construct and maintain civil infrastructure on a range of dynamic and variable work sites with limited supervision.
Graduates will benefit from having a qualification that recognises the specialist skills to build and maintain good quality civil infrastructure which is vital to New Zealand's economic development and prosperity. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Implement safety and quality assurance requirements during civil works. - Interpret civil works plans. - Apply materials testing and compaction techniques. - Protect and maintain drainage systems, and apply drainage management techniques. - Apply a range of problem-solving and communication skills relevant to civil works operations. Graduates of the Earthworks strand will also be able to: - Apply earthworks methodology for civil works. Graduates of the Road Construction strand will also be able to: - Construct road pavement layers and install retaining structures, safety barriers and roadside furniture. Graduates of the Concrete (non-structural) strand will also be able to: - Place and finish concrete and install and maintain non-structural concrete infrastructure. Graduates of the Road Maintenance strand will also be able to: - Undertake cyclic and emergency works. - Undertake pavement repairs and apply reconstruction and stabilisation methods to road maintenance tasks. - Maintain signage, road furniture and guardrails. - Undertake routine maintenance and repairs to bridges and other structures. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], and the New Zealand Certificate in Plant and Equipment (Level 3) [Ref: 2521].
It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Civil Works) (Level 4) with strands in Earthworks, Road Construction, Concrete Works (non-structural), and Road Maintenance [Ref: 2725] and the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617]. |
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Entry Requirements |
Entry requirements
It is recommended that people achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience, before attempting this qualification. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements TEOs delivering programmes that lead to the award of this qualification may transfer credit and recognise prior learning in accordance with their own recognition policies and procedures. Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this qualification. Recognition of current competence (RCC) acknowledges the skills and knowledge from work and experience, or from courses of study undertaken. Assessment of RCC may be conducted by an assessor appointed by Infrastructure ITO, or an organisation with consent to assess. |
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 2688 | |||
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Status | Discontinued | |||
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Created | 2015-03-13 08:37:50.0 | |||
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Last Date For Entry | 2019-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Discontinued | 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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