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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Passenger Ropeways Maintenance Engineering (Level 4) with optional strand in Conveyor Systems
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 100 - 115
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology » Mechanical Engineering
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification provides ropeways operators with individuals who can work safely, effectively and independently as maintenance engineers for passenger ropeway systems, with an optional strand in conveyor systems for those who maintain surface conveyor systems.

The qualification is for individuals who are already working within the passenger ropeway industry.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently to maintain safe and effective operations and working conditions for passenger ropeways.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply specialised maintenance engineering techniques and knowledge to passenger ropeway systems in compliance with legislation, regulations, and industry standards, for safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Maintain, service, and repair electrical systems in passenger ropeways, in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Lead rigging operations for lifting and slinging mechanical components in passenger ropeway systems.

Graduates of the Conveyor Systems strand will also be able to:
- Apply specialised maintenance engineering to conveyor systems to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
Education pathways
This qualification may build on a range qualifications, including:
- New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 2715]
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) [Ref: 4316]
- or other pre-trades courses.

This qualification may lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5) [Ref: 2716].
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation No organisations currently offer this qualification.
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 5365
Status Current
Created 2025-07-30 15:26:12.807
Next Review 2030-07-31 00:00:00.0
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