Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Underground Utility Location (Micro-credential) | |
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Qualification Type | Micro-credential | |
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Level | 3 | |
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Credits | 30 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for underground utility locators who complete low risk basic location work, locating known assets and utilities under supervision.
This micro-credential addresses an identified skill gap in Aotearoa New Zealand for undertaking safe and successful utility location activities and will provide a pathway into the underground utility location industry. |
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Graduate profile |
On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners/ākonga will be able to demonstrate the use of ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic location, and describe the risks associated with underground utility locating. They will also be able to complete planning requirements and use plans to locate features on infrastructure worksites.
Learners/ākonga will have knowledge of: - the principles of electromagnetic location for underground utility locating. - risk for the underground utility location industry. - ground penetrating radar for underground utility locating. - electromagnetic location for underground utility locating. - planning requirements for underground utility locating. Learners/ākonga will be skilled in: - using plans to locate features on an infrastructure worksite. |
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Education pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Pre-enrolment
- Providers must ensure that applicants are informed of the nature of a role in underground utility locating work. - Learners/ākonga should have access to a workplace for work-based training/work placement. The provider may also be able to assist with work placement for those not already employed. - Providers should ensure learners/ākonga have access to a workplace that can provide learning support through mentors, verifiers, or supervisors who have expertise in underground utility location. Accessibility - Providers will ensure meaningful engagement with a variety of learners/ākonga and support organisations for any disability for learners/ākonga who can still meet the physical demands of an underground utility locating role. Language proficiency - Learners/ākonga require sufficient literacy for reading workplace documents and completing assessments. - Learners/ākonga require communication skills, numeracy skills and physical abilities to meet the requirements of the relevant unit standards (current version of CMR 0101). - Providers will support learners/ākonga during delivery to ensure they have the level of language proficiency or literacy required. |
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |
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Developed By | Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4924 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2023-11-10 08:53:48.297 | |
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Next Review | 2026-11-30 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
On successful completion learners/ākonga will be able to:
- explain the principles of electromagnetic location for underground utility locating - describe risk for the underground utility locating industry - demonstrate the use of ground penetrating radar for underground utility locating - demonstrate the use of electromagnetic location for underground utility locating - describe planning requirements for underground utility locating - use plans to locate features on an infrastructure worksite. Learners/ākonga will also be awarded the following unit standards: 33159 Describe risk for the underground utility locating industry Level 3, 5 credits 33163 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electromagnetic location Level 3, 5 credits 33160 Demonstrate knowledge of ground penetrating radar for underground utility locating Level 3, 5 credits 33161 Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetic location for underground utility locating Level 3, 5 credits 33162 Describe planning requirements for underground utility locating Level 3, 5 credits 6476 Use plans to locate features on an infrastructure worksite Level 3, 5 credits. |
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