Qualification Details
Qualification
Credits
New Zealand Certificate in
40-70
Infrastructure Works Plant and
Equipment Operation (Level 3)
with optional endorsements in
Excavator, Grader, Reclaimer
Stabiliser, and Slinging and Lifting
Detail
Strategic purpose statement:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure works industry with people who are
able to safely and effectively operate plant and equipment in a range of contexts.
The level of technical skills and responsibility of plant operators is critical in ensuring the quality of
our infrastructure, and the safety of operators, the public and structures.
This qualification is for those wanting to solely focus on operating plant and equipment; and/or apply
their skills in the civil, surfacing and underground utilities sectors.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Expiring qualifications:
National Certificate in Civil Plant
Operation (Level 3) [Ref: 1325]
National Certificate in Infrastructure
Works (Bulk Earthmoving) (Level 3)
[Ref: 1094]
National Certificate in Infrastructure
Works (Level 2 or 3) [Ref:1326]
National Certificate in Infrastructure
Works (Forestry Earthworks) (Level 3)
[Ref:1083]
National Certificate in Pavement
Surfacing (Plant Operation) (Level 3)
[Ref:1428]

communicate and work safely on an infrastructure works site

inspect, maintain and, safely and effectively operate plant and equipment on an infrastructure works
site
The following optional endorsements enable candidates to gain further skills in specialist plant and
equipment:

Excavator


Grader
Reclaimer stabiliser
Slinging and lifting using mobile plant

Special conditions related to this qualification:
Although this qualification is achievable as a stand-alone qualification for those wanting to solely
focus on operating plant and equipment; it is recommended that candidates achieve the New
Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3), or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience,
prior to this qualification, to gain a good understanding of operating in an infrastructure works
environment.
A minimum of TC Level 1 and appropriate licences and endorsements to operate plant must be
attained - D, F, W, T, R
Transition arrangements:
1
People currently working towards any of the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements for
that qualification by 31 December 2016 or transfer to this qualification. It is important to note that the replaced
qualifications may be substantially different to the new qualification, and may relate to more than one new
qualification. The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualifications is 31 December
2015.
2
Qualification outcomes
1
Ind.
Credits
Communicate and work safely on an
infrastructure works site
10
Conditions
M/O
Must include:
M
Safety:
- working safely on an infrastructure works site;
including an understanding of HSE
requirements, hazards, high risks; and working
safely around people, other plant and
equipment, and structures
Recommended unit
standards
20866 (L3C7)
17327 (L2C3)
Communication:
- interpret site specific information; and provide
information relating to tasks
- communicate with site personnel, and with the
public regarding infrastructure works site
activities
2
M
Inspect, maintain and safely and
effectively operate plant and
equipment on an infrastructure work
site
30
Candidates must be able to inspect, maintain and
safely and effectively operate plant and
equipment used for infrastructure works activities.
The following are recommended unit
standards – however, other
standards may be considered
Some examples of the types of plant and
equipment used, in this context, include, but are
not limited to:
6465 (L3C6)
- asphalt paving machine
- bulldozer
- convey civil construction plant by transporter
- dump truck
- hydro-excavator
- motor grader for earthworks
- motor scraper
- power-driven rotary broom
- road-mill
13519 (L3C20)
6466 (L3C20)
13520 (L3C10)
17309 (L3C20)
17311 (L3C20)
17314 (L3C20)
17315 (L3C20)
3
17316 (L3C20)
- road-sweeper
- self-propelled, bladed compactor
- self-propelled roller
- skid steer
- slurry rig
- suction cleaning vehicle
- telehandler
- truck-mounted roller-spreader
- water cart for bulk earthmoving
- water-jetting unit
- wheeled loader
17317 (L3C20)
20628 (L3C10)
22275 (L3C10)
22276 (L3C6)
22277 (L3C20)
22279 (L3C10)
23637 (L3C15)
26169 (L3C20)
NEW U04 Hydro excavator
NEW U05 Water-jetting unit
NEW Slurry rig tbd
Optional endorsements
3a
Excavator
30
Must include:
M
17310 (L3C20)
- operating a hydraulic excavator
22281 (L3C5)
- operating an excavator for facing and benching
22282 (L3C5)
- operating an excavator for rock placement
3b
Grader
30
Must include either:
M
17312 (L3C30)
- operating a motor grader for road maintenance;
or
or
17313 (LC30)
- operating a motor grader for road construction
4
3c
Reclaimer Stabiliser
30
Must include:
M
22278 (L3C20)
- operating a reclaimer stabiliser
22280 (L3C10)
- operating a stabilising spreader
3d
Slinging and lifting using mobile
plant
15
Must include an understanding and application of:
M
- the principles and hazards management of
lifting and moving loads
20875 (L2C5)
- the types and inspection of lifting attachments
17695 (L3C10)
- special communications used for operations
5