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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation, Chemical Plant Operation, Geothermal Plant Operation, Petrochemical Plant Operation, and Petrochemical Transfer and Storage (with optional strands in Gas Turbine Operation, and Steam Turbine Operation)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 65 - 100
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology » Manufacturing Engineering
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the energy and chemical plant industry with competent workers who have attained the operational skills and knowledge required to work as control room operators.

This qualification is suitable for individuals working as process operators in an energy and chemical plant, or those wishing to enter the role.

The qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist knowledge and skills required to operate a range of energy and chemical plant equipment and processes.

Graduates of the optional strands will also be able to operate a gas or steam turbine.

Graduates will be capable of operating an energy and chemical plant in a self-managed capacity under broad guidance.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply risk assessment and health and safety procedures when working in an energy and chemical plant.
- Plan, isolate, purge, and recommission a section of an energy and chemical plant.
- Operate and monitor control systems to identify and respond to process faults in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation strand will also be able to:
- Operate and monitor an advanced steam generation equipment and process in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Chemical Plant Operation strand will also be able to:
- Operate and monitor chemical equipment and processes in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Geothermal Plant Operation strand will also be able to:
- Operate and monitor geothermal equipment and processes in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Petrochemical Plant Operation strand will also be able to:
- Process petrochemicals in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Petrochemical Transfer and Storage strand will also be able to:
- Transfer and store petrochemical products in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Gas Turbine Operation strand will also be able to:
- Operate and monitor a gas turbine in an energy and chemical plant.

Graduates of the Steam Turbine Operation strand will also be able to:
- Operate and monitor a steam turbine in an energy and chemical plant.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 3) with an optional strand in Boiler Operations [Ref: 4128].

This qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 5) [Ref: 2308].
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification may be employed as Control Room Operators, Energy Centre Operators, or Utilities Engineers. Graduates of the Gas Turbine Operation or Steam Turbine Operation optional strands may be employed as operators in these fields.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation 5 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2307
Status Current
Created November 2014
Next Review November 2029
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