FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Revision of Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources qualification
National Certificate in Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources (Solid Waste) with strands in Light Motor Vehicle, and Heavy Motor Vehicle [Ref: 1232]
Tranzqual ITO has revised the qualification listed above.
Date new version published April 2010
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2013 (unchanged).
Reason for the revision
This qualification was first registered in 2006 but had low uptake up until 2009. Following the completion of the qualification by several candidates last year, feedback from industry indicated the need to make some changes to the qualification.
Main changes resulting from the revision
Some standards have been exchanged to better reflect the experience level of operators. The Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand requirements have been revised in order to specify a small compulsory set. The opportunity was also taken to simplify the Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand elective requirements.
National Certificate in Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources (Solid Waste) with strands in Light Motor Vehicle, and Heavy Motor Vehicle [Ref: 1232]
Changes to the structure and content
· Standard 3464 substituted by standard 3465 in the core compulsory set as it is a more appropriate Core Driving Knowledge and Skills companion to standard 3466.
· Compulsory Set added to the Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand and standard 17373 moved into this Strand Compulsory set (previously in each of the Strand Electives).
· Standards 15158 (pre-drive vehicle checks) and 24089 (work time and log book requirements) added in the Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand Compulsory for key truck driving competencies.
· Elective rule structure for the Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand simplified.
· Approved handler standard, 20645, substituted by sector-specific standard, 25986, in the Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand Electives.
· Credit total for the Heavy Motor Vehicle Strand increased from 54 to 55 to correct an error in the previous version.
Transition
People currently working towards version 1 or version 2 may either complete the version they have begun or transfer to version 3.
The last date for assessments to take place for version 1 of the qualification is 31 December 2010.
The last date for assessments to take place for version 2 is 31 December 2012.
This qualification contains standards that substitute earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, an exemption has been provided for one of these standards. People who have gained credit for the earlier standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the substitute standard - see table below.
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Credit for |
Exempt from |
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20645 |
25986 |
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this revision, and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. Anyone who feels they may have been disadvantaged should contact Tranzqual ITO at the address below:
Tranzqual ITO
PO Box 923
Wellington 6140
Telephone 04 917 3369
Email office@tranzqual.org.nz