Field Engineering and Technology
Development of Generic Infrastructure Works unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Infrastructure Works |
Generic Infrastructure Works |
33159-33163 |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC) has completed the development of the new unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published February 2023
Planned review date December 2027
Summary
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure WDC and representatives from the underground utility location industry have developed the unit standards listed above. The unit standards will give employers confidence that learners who are new to the industry have the skills and knowledge to undertake low risk location work.
Industry organisations, employers, subject matter experts, and training providers from the underground utility location industry were consulted during October and November 2022 via email and online meetings.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Organisations who wish to apply for consent to assess the unit standards can contact qualifications@waihangaararau.nz.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
33159 |
Describe risk for the underground utility location industry |
3 |
5 |
33160 |
Demonstrate knowledge of ground penetrating radar for underground utility locating |
3 |
5 |
33161 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetic location for underground utility locating |
3 |
5 |
33162 |
Describe planning requirements for underground utility locating |
3 |
5 |
33163 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electromagnetic location |
3 |
5 |