Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Utilities Maintenance (Level 4) with strands in Water, and Wastewater and Stormwater
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 95
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Civil Engineering » Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
Communities and the environment benefit from a safe and well maintained infrastructure.

This qualification is designed to provide the infrastructure works industry with people who have the practical skills, knowledge and aptitude to maintain New Zealand's water, wastewater and stormwater utilities systems and safely and efficiently respond to failures.

Graduates of this qualification will be capable of working with limited supervision in a variety of work contexts.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Communicate and maintain safety on the worksite and for the community.
- Apply knowledge of the maintenance and installation of pipes, fittings and structures using industry standards and specifications.

Graduates of the Water strand will also be able to:
- Identify and repair water reticulation faults within the underground utility network, including scheduled and reactive works
- Apply knowledge of pumping and water systems.

Graduates of the Wastewater and Stormwater strand will also be able to:
- Identify and repair wastewater reticulation faults within the underground utility network including scheduled and reactive works.
- Apply knowledge of pumping, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
- Apply knowledge of the composition of wastewater and unblock, clean and maintain wastewater systems and pump stations.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], the New Zealand Certificate in Plant and Equipment (Level 3) [Ref: 2521].

It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Utilities maintenance) (Level 4) with strands in Water, and Stormwater and Wastewater [Ref: 2967] and the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617].
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the infrastructure works industry where the focus is on the installation and maintenance of underground water services. This work can be undertaken in the context of a variety of stakeholders i.e. municipal/local authority contracts, government agencies, water utility network owners and private developments (such as subdivisions).

Likely contexts of work would be:
- Planned and reactive maintenance work
- Maintenance of existing water, wastewater and stormwater.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
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 by an organisation with consent to assess.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2695
Status Discontinued
Created 2015-03-13 08:38:20.0
Last Date For Entry 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0

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