Field          Engineering and Technology

 

Review of Civil Plant Management, Civil Construction Supervision, Civil Project Management, and Road Construction unit standards

 

Existing classification

Subfield

Domain

ID

Civil Plant Operation and Management

Civil Plant Management

6437, 6441

Civil Works and Services

Civil Construction Supervision

6427, 6435, 6442, 6443, 6450, 6451, 6455, 6456, 17321

Civil Project Management

6430, 6433, 6434

Highway Construction and Maintenance

Road Construction

12569

 

InfraTrain New Zealand (InfraTrain) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          March 2011

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2015

 

Summary

 

Feedback from the infrastructure works industry indicated that the National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision (Level 4) [Ref: 1324] and the National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003] are restrictive for some candidates and are not meeting industry requirements.  Research into the qualifications available for supervisors and managers in the industry determined that the National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision (Level 4) [Ref: 1324] does not reflect the two distinct levels of supervisory authority and responsibility within the industry.  Nor does the National Certificate in Civil Plant Management [Ref: 0253] provide appropriate recognition for infrastructure works managers.

 

In addition, it was noted that the current national qualifications for the infrastructure works industry do not provide clear career paths from entry to management or from one part of the industry to another.  In conjunction with a review of the National Certificate in Civil Infrastructure (General Introductory Skills) [Ref: 1125] the infrastructure works industry redefined the industry career pathways and this led to a change of classification titles.

 

The major changes to subfield and domain names have affected all industry qualifications and standards.  InfraTrain is managing the transfer of standards to new subfields and domains in stages over the next few years as the standards are required for qualification reviews.  This review is one part of that process.

 

To ensure that all sectors of the industry participated in the reviews of the industry generic qualifications InfraTrain has been advised by a Joint Industry Advisory Group (JIAG).  This group comprised representatives from major stakeholders including: large, medium, and small companies in the industry; trainers; assessors; and InfraTrain regional staff.  The JIAG met first in August 2009 to establish the strategic outcomes of the review.  Separate writing groups were tasked with reviewing the introductory and supervision qualifications, and the standards in them that were no longer fit for purpose.  Each writing group included a representative from the JIAG to coordinate the reviews.

 

The infrastructure works supervision writing group met in September and October 2009 to determine qualification requirements.  Draft qualifications were distributed widely for feedback and approved by the JIAG in December 2009.  In February and March 2010 the infrastructure works supervision writing groups met to review the standards proposed for the revised level 4 and new level 5 qualifications.  These standards were distributed widely for comment from March to August 2010 and amended as required by the feedback received.  The standard classifications were confirmed when the new classifications were published in July 2010.

 

The outcomes of the supervision qualification review and the standards proposed for them were endorsed by the JIAG in July and August 2010.

 

Main changes

 

·      All standards were transferred to new Infrastructure Works domains, with the exception of standard 17321, which was designated expiring as it is not fit for purpose.

·      All titles were amended to reference the new domains.

·      Levels of standards 6427, 6434, 6435, 6437, 6441, 6450, 6456, and 12569 were raised to better reflect the depth of technical knowledge and the responsibility applied to the supervisors' role in the infrastructure industry.

·      Credits for standards 6434 and 6450 were decreased, and for standards 6430, 6442, and 6456 were increased, to better reflect learning and assessment requirements.

·      Standard 17321 will expire as it is not fit for purpose.

·      Seventeen new standards were written to cover knowledge and skills required for supervisors at different levels of responsibility in the infrastructure industry.

·      Purpose statements were updated to match outcomes.

·      Explanatory notes were updated and amended to remove irrelevant items and assist interpretation of the standard.

·      Outcomes were amended to clarify requirements and to remove restrictions so they can be achieved by a wide range of candidates.

·      Evidence requirements and range statements were put in logical order and amended to clarify the quality of evidence required.

·      Last dates for assessment for superseded versions were added to standards 6427, 6430, 6433-6435, 6437, 6441-6443, 6450, 6451, 6455, 6456, and 12569.

 

The category D standard will expire at the end of December 2012

 

Impact on existing accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Classification

Level

Nature of accreditation

ID

Level

Subfield

Civil Plant Operation and Management

4

Standard

6437, 6441

5

Civil Works and Services

3

Standard

6435, 6456

5

4

Standard

6427, 6434, 6450

5

Highway Construction and Maintenance

4

Standard

12569

5

Domain

Civil Construction Supervision

3

Standard

6435, 6456

5

4

Standard

6442, 6451, 6455

4

6427, 6450

5

5

Standard

6443

5

Civil Plant Management

4

Standard

6437, 6441

5

Civil Project Management

4

Standard

6434

5

5

Standard

6430, 6433

5

Road Construction

4

Standard

12569

5

 

Impact on registered qualifications

 

Key to type of impact

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following InfraTrain qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this Review.  The National Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) with an optional strand in Mine Surveying [Ref: 0453] will be revised in 2011 to update the standard details.  The remainder will be updated when they are reviewed in 2012.  The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

ID

0253

National Certificate in Civil Plant Management

6437, 6441

0453

National Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) with an optional strand in Mine Surveying

6442, 6450

1001

National Certificate in Civil Works and Services (Road Opening - Site Co-ordination)

6435, 6443, 6455

1178

National Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment (Operations) (Level 3)

6451

1179

National Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment (Supervision)

6435, 6451

1302

National Certificate in Roadmarking (Senior Operator) with strands in Long-Life Products; and Paint Marking; and with optional strands in Temporary Traffic Management on Level 2 and 3 Roads; Testing Pavement Marking; Testing Transit New Zealand T/8; and Testing Transit New Zealand T/12

6442

1324

National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision (Level 4)

6427, 6434, 6435, 6437, 6441, 6442, 6443, 6450, 6451, 6455, 6456, 17321

1326

National Certificate in Civil Construction Works with strands in Concrete Kerb and Channel; Concrete Work; Culverts and Drainage Systems; Interlocking Paving; Retaining Structures; Road Construction; Road Maintenance; Road Safety Barrier; Roadside Amenities; and Traffic Signage

12569

1430

National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Single Site Supervision) (Level 4) with strands in Asphalt, and Chipseal

6435, 6442

 

The following table identifies qualifications developed by another SSB that is impacted by the outcome of this Review.  The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision.  The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

Classification or ID

SSB Name

0635

National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Engineering) with strands in Gas Network Operations, Gas Network Planning and Development, and Gas Utilisation

6430

NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation

1259

National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) (Level 4) with strands in Water, and Wastewater

6427, 6430, 6434, 6435, 6443, 6451, 6456

Agriculture Industry Training Organisation

 

Transition

 

Expiring standard 17321 has no direct replacement.  Candidates currently in training for this standard are advised to complete the National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision (Level 4) [Ref:1324] by the end of December 2012 or refer to standards 26787, 26788, and 26797 to determine an alternative.  It is proposed that the replacement qualification for this certificate will contain the alternative standards.  Please contact InfraTrain for further information on these changes.

 

Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Plant Operation and Management

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works

ID

Domain

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

6437

Civil Plant Management

Infrastructure Works Management

Manage the hire of civil construction plant and equipment

Manage the hire of infrastructure works plant and equipment

4

5

8

B

6441

Civil Plant Management

Infrastructure Works Management

Cost civil plant for purchase, lease or hire for a project

Cost and recommend plant, vehicle, or equipment options for infrastructure works

4

5

15

B

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Supervision

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

17321

Supervise subsoil and culvert drainage on civil construction works

4

15

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works

ID

Domain

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

6427

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Allocate plant, equipment, and vehicles to civil construction projects

Select, and allocate resources for infrastructure works projects

4

5

8

B

6430

Civil Project Management

Infrastructure Works Management

Demonstrate knowledge of conditions of contract for civil projects

Demonstrate knowledge of conditions of contract for infrastructure civil works projects

5

8

10

B

6433

Civil Project Management

Infrastructure Works Management

Interpret civil construction contract specifications

Interpret contract documents for planning an infrastructure works project

5

10

B

6434

Civil Project Management

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Liaise with client, consultant, and service authority on behalf of civil construction contractor

Identify and liaise with stakeholders on infrastructure works projects

4

5

12

10

B

6435

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Notify members of the public affected by civil construction activities

Implement notification requirements for infrastructure works

3

5

3

B

6442

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Supervise civil construction activities on a single site

Supervise daily activities on an infrastructure works site

4

10

16

B

6443

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Supervise civil construction activities on multiple sites

Supervise infrastructure works projects

5

15

B

6450

Civil Construction Supervision

Generic Infrastructure Works

Apply plans and specifications to calculate quantities for civil construction projects

Apply plans and specifications to calculate quantities for infrastructure works projects

4

5

8

4

B

6451

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Implement notifiable work and permit requirements on civil construction works

Implement notifiable work requirements on an infrastructure works site

4

5

B

6455

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Supervise civil construction subcontractors

Supervise subcontractors on an infrastructure works site

4

8

B

6456

Civil Construction Supervision

Infrastructure Works Supervision

Organise the supply and storage of materials for civil construction

Plan the supply and coordinate delivery and storage of material resources for infrastructure works projects

3

5

4

10

B

 

Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works

ID

Domain

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12569

Road Construction

Generic Road Works

Demonstrate knowledge of the design, construction, and maintenance of road drainage systems

4

5

15

B

 

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

26782

Use measurements for infrastructure works purposes

3

6

New

26786

Describe requirements, and monitor and record quality assurance on an infrastructure works site

4

10

New

26788

Demonstrate knowledge of drainage for infrastructure works

4

15

New

26790

Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works audits

5

5

New

26792

Interpret infrastructure works field tests results

5

3

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Road Works

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

26787

Demonstrate knowledge of road drainage systems

4

6

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

26780

Determine, issue, and monitor resources for daily activities on an infrastructure works site

4

8

New

26781

Identify and liaise with people affected by activities at an infrastructure works site

4

3

New

26783

Organise the supply and storage of materials for an infrastructure works site

4

4

New

26784

Maintain daily records for an infrastructure works site

3

5

New

26793

Determine and coordinate notifiable work and permit requirements for infrastructure works

5

5

New

26794

Assess, implement, and monitor infrastructure works subcontracts

5

8

New

26795

Determine, implement, and monitor quality assurance requirements for an infrastructure works project

5

8

New

26796

Prepare and process infrastructure works project documentation

5

8

New

26797

Plan and supervise drainage for infrastructure works

5

10

New

26798

Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works contracts

5

6

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Civil Works

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

26785

Explain field sampling and collect field samples for infrastructure civil works

4

5

New