Domain - Civil Engineering - Generic

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Level 4

Establish characteristics of soils for engineering purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11417 Unit Standard 9 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a soil testing programme; carry out site investigations including drilling and sampling methods; prepare and maintain field records of testing and observations; evaluate soil performance characteristics at project sites; take soil samples; complete laboratory testing of soil samples; and comply with site safety requirements.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Determine and describe stresses in a soil, permeability, shear strength, and settlement
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11418 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine the parameters relating to the state of stress within soil masses; determine the parameters affecting sheer strength of cohesive and non-cohesive soils; assess soil permeability; and determine the process of settlement of a soil mass.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Demonstrate knowledge of the loading types for, and the structural mechanics of, simple structures
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11423 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: derive loads for a simple structure; calculate distribution of internal actions and effects on structural elements of simple structures; and design structural elements and connections.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Level 5

Determine slope stability and bearing capacity for shallow foundations and pile foundations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11419 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate factor of safety (FOS) against rotational slip; predict capacity for shallow foundations; and predict load capacity for pile foundations.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Identify and describe characteristics of New Zealand rocks for engineering purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11421 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to determine the suitability of New Zealand (NZ) rocks for use as aggregates and building materials; and determine the suitability of in-situ NZ rocks for foundations.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Describe engineering solutions for mitigating the effects of natural hazards
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11422 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe potential effects on the environment from natural hazards and extreme events, and describe engineering solutions for mitigating environmental effects of natural hazards and extreme events.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting catchment management
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11425 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of the hydrological cycle; describe the factors affecting run-off and soil conservation; and describe methods of flood and erosion prediction and control.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Describe the powers and responsibilities of the Territorial Authority for engineering activities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11430 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to investigate and describe the powers and responsibilities for engineering activities controlled by Territorial Authorities, and describe the powers and responsibilities for engineering activities undertaken by Territorial Authorities.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Apply professional body rules and ethics as a civil engineering or asset management practitioner
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 17298 have been replaced by unit standard 27472.

17301 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for people practising in civil engineering at a technical, technological, or professional level or for people practising in asset management at a tactical or strategic level. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply professional body rules and ethics as a civil engineering or asset management practitioner.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Level 6

Determine retaining wall solutions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11420 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles and types of retaining walls; determine loads for retaining wall design; and detail retaining wall solutions using manufacturer's proprietary systems.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Demonstrate knowledge of the structural mechanics of complex structures
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11424 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: derive loads for a complex structure; calculate distribution of internal actions and effects on structural elements of complex structures; and design structural elements and connections.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Design stormwater systems for public utilities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

11426 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: investigate and establish existing catchment flow characteristics; identify issues and options for catchment management; prepare and present a design report; and develop a detailed design for stormwater systems.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Work professionally within the civil engineering or asset management sector
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 17301 have been replaced by unit standard 27472.

17298 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for people practising in civil engineering at a technical, technological, or professional level or for people practising in asset management at a tactical or strategic level. People credited with this unit standard are able to: contribute as a member of a civil engineering or asset management team; develop working relationships with stakeholders; and evaluate own performance in developing and sustaining professional relationships.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

Demonstrate competent practice as a civil engineering technician
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27473, unit standard 27474, unit standard 27475, and unit standard 27476.

23410 Unit Standard 120 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who have completed, or are completing, their early years of practice as a civil engineering technician and who may be applying to The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) to become associate members. It is aligned with major sections of IPENZ's 'Competence Standard for IPENZ Associate Membership (AIPENZ)'. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and apply civil engineering knowledge, sound judgement, and good practice as a civil engineering technician; identify and analyse well-defined civil engineering problems; develop, implement, and evaluate solutions for well-defined civil engineering problems; demonstrate responsibility for, and manage, part or all of one or more well-defined civil engineering activities; apply risk management to well-defined civil engineering problems; apply social, cultural, safety, and environmental planning to well-defined civil engineering activities; communicate and interact effectively in the course of well-defined civil engineering activities; and maintain the currency of own civil engineering knowledge and skills.

Standard-setting body:

Infrastructure ITO - InfraTrain

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