Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Infrastructure Works unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Infrastructure Works |
Bitumen Product Manufacturing |
28682, 28684, 28687-28694 |
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Bitumen Surfacing Construction |
28685, 28686, 28697-28710 |
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|
Generic Bituminous Surfacing |
28678-28681, 28683, 28695, 28696 |
Connexis Infrastructure ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2020
Summary
Connexis Infrastructure ITO consulted with Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ), representatives from the Bituminous Product Manufacturing industry, and stakeholders to complete a review of the unit standards listed above.
Consultation was carried out in January 2020 and providers with consent to assess had the opportunity to give feedback via email. Due to low usage, the decision was made to expire the standards.
Main changes
· All standards were designated expiring without replacement.
These Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Bitumen Product Manufacturing
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
28682 |
Describe quality control for manufacturing bituminous surfacing products |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28684 |
Gather information, purchase supplies, and resolve issues relating to the production of bituminous materials |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
28687 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bituminous surfacing product manufacturing plants and their processes |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28688 |
Demonstrate knowledge of production planning for manufacturing bituminous surfacing products |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28689 |
Explain mix design fundamentals for bituminous products |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28690 |
Manufacture surfacing products at a bituminous mix plant |
4 |
22 |
D |
|
28691 |
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and processes for manufacturing bituminous binders |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28692 |
Demonstrate knowledge of production planning for manufacturing bituminous binders |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28693 |
Explain the design fundamentals of bituminous binders |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28694 |
Produce binders at a bituminous binder plant |
4 |
22 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Bitumen Surfacing Construction
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
28685 |
Describe the purpose and function of plant and equipment used in bituminous surfacing construction |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28686 |
Demonstrate knowledge of key components of quality management for a bituminous surfacing site |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28697 |
Demonstrate knowledge of binder spraying fundamentals |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28698 |
Operate a bitumen distributor for blending and applying bituminous binders |
4 |
22 |
D |
|
28699 |
Demonstrate knowledge of chipseal design fundamentals and treatment selection for chipseals |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28700 |
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and processes for constructing chipseal surfacings |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28701 |
Interpret chipseal design instructions and construct chipseal surfacings |
4 |
14 |
D |
|
28702 |
Complete records and take samples for chipseal construction |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28703 |
Demonstrate knowledge of mix design fundamentals and treatment selection for bituminous mixes |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28704 |
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and processes for laying bituminous mixes |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28705 |
Interpret paving instructions and construct bituminous mix layers |
4 |
14 |
D |
|
28706 |
Complete records and take samples and tests for bituminous mix paving construction |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28707 |
Demonstrate knowledge of mix design fundamentals and treatment selection for slurry surfacings |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28708 |
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and processes for constructing slurry surfacings |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28709 |
Interpret paving instructions and construct slurry surfacings |
4 |
14 |
D |
|
28710 |
Complete records and take samples for slurry surfacing construction |
4 |
6 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Bituminous Surfacing
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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28678 |
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental protection and safety for bituminous surfacing production and application |
4 |
10 |
D |
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28679 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bituminous surfacings and their uses |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28680 |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in bituminous surfacing |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
28681 |
Demonstrate knowledge of supply chains and plant and equipment for bituminous binder production |
4 |
6 |
D |
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28683 |
Explain and carry out safety procedures and processes for storage and handling of liquid bituminous products |
4 |
6 |
D |
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28695 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen distributor equipment and blending, and the application of bituminous binders |
4 |
6 |
D |
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28696 |
Demonstrate knowledge of planning for blending and applying bituminous binders with a bitumen distributor |
4 |
6 |
D |