Field Service Sector
Review of Cranes qualifications
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National Certificate in Crane Operation with strands in Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane, Tower Crane, and Crawler Crane [Ref: 0116] |
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National Certificate in Cranes (Mobile Crane Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 0118] |
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National Certificate in Cranes (Mobile Crane Dispatch Supervision) (Level 3) [Ref: 0119] |
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National Certificate in Cranes (Tower Crane Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 0120] |
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National Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) [Ref: 1097] |
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National Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 5) [Ref: 1520] |
Opportunity - The Training Organisation has completed the mandatory review of the qualifications listed above.
Replacement and new qualifications
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New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Dogman Operations) (Level 3) [Ref: 1786] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Self-Erecting Tower Crane Erection) (Level 3) [Ref: 1787] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Tower Crane Erection) (Level 4) [Ref: 1788] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Level 3) with strands in Cab Controlled Overhead Crane, Mini Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, Non Slewing Articulated Crane, Remote Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, Tower Crane, Track Crawler Crane, and Truck Loader Crane [Ref: 1790] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 4) [Ref: 1791] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) (Level 4) [Ref: 1792] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Mobile Crane Dispatch Supervision (Level 3) [Ref: 1793] |
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New Zealand Certificate in Crane Supervision (Level 4) [Ref: 1794] |
Date replacement and new qualifications published March 2012
Date expiring versions published September 2012
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2015.
Summary of review and consultation process
The review occurred as a result of the mandatory review of Cranes sector qualifications, part of the Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ). The mandatory review involved extensive consultation with stakeholders working in and with the industry. Consultation included initial meetings concerning the need to review the qualifications, a presentation at a national conference, and subsequent meetings regarding the proposed content of the qualifications.
Industry confirmed the need for qualifications in this area, including roles that previously had no associated qualifications: dogman, and crane erection.
The existing National qualifications have been replaced by New Zealand qualifications, as detailed below. New qualifications have been developed for self-erecting tower cranes, tower crane erection, and for dogman skills.
Main changes resulting from the review
National Certificate in Crane Operation with strands in Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane, Tower Crane, and Crawler Crane [Ref: 0116]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Level 3) with strands in Cab Controlled Overhead Crane, Mini Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, Non Slewing Articulated Crane, Remote Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, Tower Crane, Track Crawler Crane, and Truck Loader Crane [Ref: 1790]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Cranes (Mobile Crane Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 0118]
National Certificate in Cranes (Tower Crane Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 0120]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Crane Supervision (Level 4) [Ref: 1794]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Cranes (Mobile Crane Dispatch Supervision) (Level 3) [Ref: 0119]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Mobile Crane Dispatch Supervision (Level 3) [Ref: 1793]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) [Ref: 1097]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and Foundation Operations) (Level 4) [Ref: 1792]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 5) [Ref: 1520]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Advanced Crane Operation) (Level 4) [Ref: 1791]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
General Transition
The above qualifications were designated expiring in September 2012, from which time no new enrolments in programmes leading to them may be accepted. All new candidates will be enrolled in programmes leading to the new qualifications. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2013 at which point the qualifications will be discontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the qualification.
People currently working towards one of the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements by 31 December 2013 or transfer their results to the replacement qualification.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to OTTO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Opportunity - The Training Organisation
PO Box 30074
Lower Hutt 5040
Telephone 04 569 9799
Email http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/Documents%20from%20SSB/info@cranes.org.nz
Website http://www.opportunitytraining.org.nz/
Key to Qualification Review Categories
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Category A The qualification is published as a new version with the same NZQF ID |
Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement |
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No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification | |
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No transition arrangements are required | |
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Category B The qualification is published as a new version with the same NZQF ID |
Changes are made to title, rules or components |
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The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version | |
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The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence | |
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Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version | |
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Category C A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NZQF ID |
Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level |
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The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification | |
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Transition arrangements are required | |
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Transition may be limited to phase-out dates | |
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Category D Qualification will expire. There is no replacement qualification |
Qualification is no longer required by industry |
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The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set |