Fields        Engineering and Technology, and Service Sector

 

Review of Engineering and Technology and Property Consultation and Valuation unit standards and qualifications

 

Unit Standards - Section 1

 

Field

Subfield

Domain

ID

Engineering and Technology

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering - Asset Management

17292-17297, 17299, 17306, 17307

Civil Engineering - Generic

11418-11421, 11423-11426, 11430

Civil Engineering - Roading

11434-11444

Civil Engineering - Waste Management

11427, 11428, 11431, 11433

Infrastructure Asset Management

17300

Civil Plant Operation and Management

Civil Plant Operation

22276, 22278, 22280

Civil Works and Services

Civil Construction Works

20483

Civil Project Management

6429, 6431, 6432, 11323

Design

Graphic Design

15348

Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy

2087, 2088, 2090, 2091, 15037, 15038, 15193-15196, 17565-17567

Engineering

Generic Engineering

11380-11384, 11403, 11404, 11407, 11410-11412, 11415, 11416, 11557, 12635, 12811

Process and Materials Engineering

11336-11379

Highway Construction and Maintenance

Roadmarking

15938-15940, 15942, 18044, 18051, 18052, 21421-21423, 21432

Service Sector

Property Consultation and Valuation

Property Technician

15063-15066

Valuation Technician

15067, 15069

 

Qualifications - Section 2

 

·        National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) [Ref: 0640]

·        National Certificate in Design (Technician) (Level 4) [Ref: 0682]

·        National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4) [Ref: 0672]

·        National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Operations) (Level 4)

·        [Ref: 0760]

·        National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Strategic) (Level 7) [Ref: 0762]

·        National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy [Ref: 0586]

·        National Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy (International Consultancy) [Ref: 0795]

·        National Certificate in Property Consultation and Valuation (Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 0657]

 

Section 1

 

InfraTrain has completed the review of the unit standards and qualifications listed above.

 

Summary

 

A review was undertaken of the above unit standards as these were overdue for review.  These were reviewed in conjunction with the qualifications in which they were contained.

 

There has been no usage of these unit standards in the last four years.

 

These unit standards have been confirmed by InfraTrain as no longer required by industry.

 

Main changes

 

·      These unit standards have been designated as expiring.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2013

 

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 and have also been designated expiring as they no longer meet the needs of industry.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

Classification or ID

0586

National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy

2090, 2091, 15037, 15038, 15193, 15194, 15195, 15196, 15348

0640

National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2)

15348

0657

National Certificate in Property Consultation and Valuation (Technician) (Level 5)

15038, 15063, 15064, 15065, 15066, 15067,15069

0760

National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Operations) (Level 4)

17292, 17293, 17294, 17295, 17296, 17299

0762

National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Strategic) (Level 7)

17300

0795

National Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy (International Consultancy)

17565, 17566, 17567

 

The following InfraTrain qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and are currently undergoing a review which is anticipated to be completed by 31 December 2013.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

Classification or ID

0567

National Diploma in Design with strands in Graphic Design, Product Design, and Spatial Design

2087, 2088, 2090, 2091

1301

National Certificate in Roadmarking (Assistant) with optional strands in Piloting, Raised Pavement Markers, Thermoplastics, and Transport

15939, 15942, 18044

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

15938, 15940, 18051, 18052

1303

National Certificate in Roadmarking (Operator) with strands in A-Type Applicator; and B-Type Applicator; and  with optional strands in Raised Pavement Markers; Temporary Traffic Management on Level 2 and 3 Roads; and Transport

18044

1325

National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation with strands in Culverts and Drainage Systems, Earthworks, Road Construction, and Road Maintenance

22276, 22278, 22278, 22280

 

1659

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting

18051

 

The following Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation qualification is impacted by the outcome of this review which has a review date for 2014.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

Classification or ID

1618

National Graduate Diploma in Electricity Supply (High Voltage Line Construction and Maintenance) (Level 7)

2090, 11365, 11366, 11369, 11370, 11378

 

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

 

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 Engineering > Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

17292

Identify failure points and recommend strategies for civil engineering infrastructure assets

4

12

D

17293

Explain the importance of maintenance in a civil engineering infrastructure asset network

3

3

D

17294

Demonstrate knowledge of statutory requirements on civil engineering infrastructure asset management

4

6

D

17295

Audit civil engineering infrastructure asset data collection and reporting to ensure its integrity

4

6

D

17296

Advise on use of materials for maintenance of a civil engineering infrastructure asset network

5

15

D

17297

Restore civil engineering infrastructure asset conditions

3

10

D

17299

Provide financial data to support civil engineering infrastructure asset management decisions

4

8

D

17306

Report on civil engineering infrastructure asset network performance

6

8

D

17307

Produce a work programme for a civil engineering asset network

6

10

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering - Generic (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11418

Determine and describe stresses in a soil, permeability, shear strength, and settlement

4

6

D

11419

Determine slope stability and bearing capacity for shallow foundations and pile foundations

5

6

D

11420

Determine retaining wall solutions

6

5

D

11421

Identify and describe characteristics of New Zealand rocks for engineering purposes

5

7

D

11423

Demonstrate knowledge of the loading types for, and the structural mechanics of, simple structures

4

8

D

11424

Demonstrate knowledge of the structural mechanics of complex structures

6

8

D

11425

Demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting catchment management

5

4

D

11426

Design stormwater systems for public utilities

6

10

D

11430

Describe the powers and responsibilities of the Territorial Authority for engineering activities

5

8

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering - Roading (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11434

Determine the feasibility of road location

5

8

D

11435

Develop detailed design for a road

5

8

D

11436

Design pavements

5

6

D

11437

Evaluate a roading project

6

6

D

11438

Develop road maintenance strategies

6

8

D

11439

Determine the characteristics of traffic flow

5

6

D

11440

Design intersections

5

8

D

11441

Determine human and vehicle characteristics as related to road usage

5

6

D

11442

Design traffic facilities for non-vehicle road users

6

8

D

11443

Apply traffic management techniques

6

8

D

11444

Determine requirements for ancillary services for roading

5

8

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering - Roading (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11427

Design water supply facilities for public utilities

6

10

D

11428

Design wastewater systems for public utilities

6

10

D

11431

Design solid waste facilities

6

12

D

11433

Select pumping and flow equipment for a water pumping facility

6

8

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Infrastructure Asset Management (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

17300

Deliver strategic management of services based on civil engineering infrastructure assets

7

80

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Plant Operation and Management > Civil Plant Operation (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

22276

Operate a suction cleaning vehicle in civil construction

3

6

D

22278

Operate a reclaimer stabiliser in civil construction

3

20

D

22280

Operate a stabilising spreader in civil construction

3

10

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Works (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

20483

Demonstrate basic knowledge of fluids for horizontal directional drilling

3

3

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Project Management (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

6429

Manage civil project construction activities undertaken by contract

6

20

D

6431

Prepare an estimate or quotation and submit tenders for civil construction work

5

12

D

6432

Instruct supervisor on civil construction contract tasks

5

10

D

11323

Report on civil construction activities

5

10

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Design > Graphic Design

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

15348

Demonstrate knowledge of numerical data used in the draughting industry

2

6

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Design > Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

2087

Insure design and construction projects

5

3

D

2088

Insure design and construction practices

6

3

D

2090

Control design and construction project expenditure

7

4

D

2091

Establish and maintain a design and construction clientele

6

4

D

15037

Analyse a manager's role in achieving strategic business objectives in design and construction

4

5

D

15038

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical professional practice in design and construction consultancy

4

3

D

15193

Demonstrate an understanding of enterprise collective contracts in design and construction

4

3

D

15194

Meet practice requirements for professional membership in design and construction consultancy

6

30

D

15195

Apply ethical standards to professional practice in design and construction consultancy

6

6

D

15196

Demonstrate an understanding of workplace reform in design and construction consultancy

5

6

D

17565

Provide consulting expertise for international design and construction consultancy projects

8

15

D

17566

Manage an international project in the design and construction consultancy sector

8

15

D

17567

Procure and plan international projects in the design and construction consultancy sector

8

15

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Engineering > Generic Engineering

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11380

Manage the procurement of goods and services for engineering

6

5

D

11381

Manage engineering plant utilities and services

5

20

D

11382

Supervise the operation of engineering plant

5

10

D

11383

Plan and monitor engineering production processes

6

20

D

11384

Apply principles of environmental protection and energy conservation in engineering projects

5

15

D

11403

Complete feasibility studies for engineering projects

6

4

D

11404

Report on engineering design projects

6

4

D

11407

Demonstrate knowledge of tendering systems for an engineering project

6

3

D

11410

Administer contracts on behalf of the client for implementation of an engineering project

6

4

D

11411

Demonstrate knowledge of contractor obligations for engineering projects

5

4

D

11412

Carry out contractor obligations for an engineering project

6

6

D

11415

Demonstrate knowledge of force systems

4

3

D

11416

Analyse fluid system and components in terms of fluid mechanics principles

4

5

D

11557

Provide customer service in an engineering context

5

20

D

12635

Identify ethical engineering practice in the workplace

4

2

D

12811

Test materials used in simple and/or small scale civil engineering projects

4

6

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Engineering > Process and Materials Engineering

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11336

Demonstrate knowledge of fluid statics and fluid dynamics

5

12

D

11337

Measure fluid flows

5

10

D

11338

Identify and analyse flow problems

6

8

D

11339

Describe and specify flow equipment

5

15

D

11340

Analyse and monitor heat transfer equipment performance

6

15

D

11341

Operate and maintain heat transfer equipment

6

10

D

11342

Provide data for heat exchange equipment procurement

6

8

D

11343

Perform process mass and energy balances

5

6

D

11344

Perform chemical reaction calculations

6

10

D

11345

Undertake conceptual process design

7

15

D

11346

Select processes and equipment to process particulate materials

6

10

D

11347

Demonstrate knowledge of properties and measurement of particulate materials

5

8

D

11348

Perform physical separation of particulate materials

6

15

D

11349

Demonstrate knowledge of fluid-particle dynamics

6

15

D

11350

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of mass transfer

6

15

D

11351

Apply principles of mass transfer to separate materials

6

10

D

11352

Describe, identify, and specify control systems

6

15

D

11353

Identify problems in reactors and implement solutions

6

6

D

11354

Demonstrate knowledge of living systems and biomolecules

5

25

D

11355

Manipulate life forms to manufacture products

6

20

D

11356

Select and operate bioreactors

6

8

D

11357

Assay biological products

6

15

D

11358

Downstream process biological products

6

20

D

11359

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand biotechnology industry

7

8

D

11360

Apply safe working practices in biohazard areas

5

6

D

11361

Demonstrate knowledge of engineering thermodynamic principles

5

6

D

11362

Demonstrate knowledge of chemical and phase equilibria

5

8

D

11363

Demonstrate knowledge of the kinetics of reactions

6

8

D

11364

Demonstrate knowledge of failure mechanisms and repair methods for engineering materials

7

8

D

11365

Demonstrate knowledge of corrosion

6

8

D

11366

Select materials for manufacturing and construction

6

10

D

11367

Identify and interpret structures of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials

6

8

D

11368

Demonstrate knowledge of materials joining technology

5

6

D

11369

Treat and coat surfaces

6

10

D

11370

Demonstrate knowledge of engineering materials

5

24

D

11371

Modify control programmes

6

10

D

11372

Manage process utility consumption

6

10

D

11373

Design, conduct, and report experiments and trials to improve processes

6

8

D

11374

Demonstrate knowledge of commissioning methodology

5

8

D

11375

Demonstrate knowledge of hazard identification and control

5

8

D

11376

Apply measures to control hazards

6

5

D

11377

Prepare plant for maintenance

6

4

D

11378

Manage the storage, handling, and transportation of materials

6

8

D

11379

Manage pollution in process waste streams

6

6

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Roadmarking (Expiring)

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

15938

Apply machine extruded and screeded thermoplastic for roadmarking

3

15

D

15939

Apply hand screeded thermoplastic for roadmarking

3

15

D

15940

Apply sprayed thermoplastic for roadmarking

3

15

D

15942

Apply pre-formed thermoplastic for roadmarking

2

10

D

18044

Work safely using pilot vehicles for roadmarking on Level 2 and 3 roads

2

5

D

18051

Test roadmarkings

4

20

D

18052

Test long-life roadmarking applicators

4

25

D

21421

Describe and complete the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Contract Development Checklist

4

25

D

21422

Describe and complete the NZRF Competitive Pricing Procedures Tender Evaluation Checklist

4

25

D

21423

Describe and complete New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Site Review Checklist

4

15

D

21432

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation Line Removal Guide

3

10

D

 

Service Sector > Property Consultation and Valuation > Property Technician

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

15063

Inspect property, and prepare a site and floor plan

5

10

D

15064

Obtain property information

4

8

D

15065

Demonstrate knowledge of property ownership and property titles, and carry out a title search

4

8

D

15066

Collate and record property information

5

10

D

 

Service Sector > Property Consultation and Valuation > Valuation Technician

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

15067

Demonstrate knowledge of property valuation principles and methodologies

4

15

D

15069

Research sales and other market information, and undertake residential valuations

5

15

D

 

Section 2

 

·        National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) [Ref: 0640]

·        National Certificate in Design (Technician) (Level 4) [Ref: 0682]

·        National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4) [Ref: 0672]

·        National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Operations) (Level 4)

·        [Ref: 0760]

·        National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Strategic) (Level 7) [Ref: 0762]

·        National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy [Ref: 0586]

·        National Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy (International Consultancy) [Ref: 0795]

·        National Certificate in Property Consultation and Valuation (Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 0657]

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

A review was undertaken of the above qualifications, first registered in 1999 and 2000.  With the exception of Ref: 0682 and Ref: 0762 which have not had any enrolments or completions since 2006, these qualifications have not attracted any enrolments and consequently have never been completed.

 

These qualifications have been confirmed by InfraTrain as no longer required by industry.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The following qualifications have been designated expiring without replacement.

 

National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) [Ref: 0640]

National Certificate in Design (Technician) (Level 4) [Ref: 0682]

National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4) [Ref: 0672]

National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Operations) (Level 4) [Ref: 0760]

National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Strategic) (Level 7) [Ref: 0762]

National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy [Ref: 0586]

National Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy (International Consultancy) [Ref: 0795]

National Certificate in Property Consultation and Valuation (Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 0657]

 

Review category

D

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Transition

 

The last date for assessments towards the qualifications above is 31 December 2013.  InfraTrain New Zealand is not aware of any existing candidates.  However, anyone who believes they are disadvantaged by this review should contact:

 

InfraTrain New Zealand

PO Box 2759

Wellington 6140

 

Telephone      0800 486 626

Email              Quality@infratrain.co.nz

 

Key to Qualification Review Categories

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

No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification

No transition arrangements are required

Category B

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NZQF ID

Changes are made to title, rules or components

The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version

The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence

Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version

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

The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification

Transition arrangements are required

Transition may be limited to phase-out dates

Category D

Qualification will expire.

There is no replacement qualification

Qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set