Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Resource Efficiency Practice (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
45
NZSCED
039901
Engineering and Related Technologies > Other Engineering and
Related Technologies > Environmental Engineering
Qualification developer
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Inc)
Next review
December 2018
Approval date
20 March 2014
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide organisations with
individuals who have the knowledge and skills to identify
opportunities and participate in planning initiatives for the efficient
use of resources within an organisation.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification which recognises
skills and knowledge in resource efficiency practice supporting
improved job performance, and a credential to enhance
employment opportunities.
Organisations will benefit by having people with the skills and
knowledge to identify opportunities and participate in planning
initiatives for the efficient use of resources within the
organisation.
This qualification is targeted at people working in any capacity
within a wide range of organisations.
Graduates will be capable of identifying opportunities and
participating in planning initiatives for the efficient use of
resources within an organisation.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply resource efficiency principles to participate in
identifying and planning practical improvements in an
organisation.
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Collect and analyse basic data on resource efficiency within
an organisation.
-
Present proposals and make recommendations for resource
efficiency improvement opportunities in an organisation.
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Education pathway
This qualification may lead to the New Zealand Certificate in
Resource Efficiency Management (Level 6) [Ref: 1922] or to the
New Zealand Diploma in Resource Efficiency (Level 6)
[Ref: 1921].
Employment pathway
Graduates may be qualified to work in a range of roles and
contexts where they are able to participate in initiatives to
improve resource use efficiency by reducing consumption and
minimising waste within a diverse range of organisations.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by the NZ Motor Industry
Training Organisation (Inc) as the qualification developer and the
industry training organisation arranging training leading to the
qualification under section 5 of the Industry Training Act 1992.
This qualification may also be awarded by an education
organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education Act
1989 to deliver an approved programme leading to this
qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will
display the NZQF logo and may also include the name and/or
logo of the awarding education organisation.
Evidence requirements for
managing consistency
Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) will supply evidence
that demonstrates how the graduate
outcomes are being met. Evidence should include:
Credit transfer and recognition of
prior learning arrangements
–
surveys of graduates and employers which determine
how well graduates are meeting the graduate outcomes
in the workplace
–
any feedback from major industry associations
demonstrating how well graduates are meeting their
members’ needs
–
evidence of monitoring to ensure changes in industry
practice are identified and incorporated in to training
requirements
–
workplace evidence that shows how the graduate
outcomes are being met
–
any other relevant evidence
Education organisations must have policies and procedures in
place for managing credit transfer, and assessing recognition of
prior learning and recognition of current competency. These
policies and procedures, and information about associated fees,
must be available to the candidate prior to enrolment.
To facilitate credit transfer, education organisations must clearly
demonstrate the equivalency or comparability between each of
the outcomes in the graduate profile, and the assessment
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components of their programmes.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for award of the
qualification will be the achievement of all graduate outcomes in
the graduate profile through successful completion of an NZQA
approved programme.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
N/A
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
N/A
Conditions for programme
context
N/A
Other conditions
Candidates must identify opportunities, plan improvements,
collect and analyse data, present proposals and make
recommendations related to at least two areas of resource use
specific to an organisation. Resource use includes consideration
of waste streams.
Areas of resource use include solids, liquids, gases and energy:
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Solid resources may include, but are not limited to – paper,
soil, raw materials, solid waste streams.
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Liquid resources may include, but are not limited to, water.
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Gas resources may include, but are not limited to, carbon
dioxide emissions.
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Energy resources may include, but are not limited to,
electricity.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory or
Optional
1
This outcome may be demonstrated
through assessment against these unit
standards:
Optional
Apply resource efficiency principles
to participate in identifying and
planning practical improvements in
an organization.
Level 4 Credit 20
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27007
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27009
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27015
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27027
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2
Collect and analyse basic data on
resource efficiency within an
organization.
This outcome may be demonstrated
through assessment against these unit
standards:
Level 4 Credit 15
-
Optional
27008
and two of:
3
Present proposals and make
recommendations for resource
efficiency improvement
opportunities in an organization.
Level 4 Credit 10
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27010
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27011
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27012
-
27013
This outcome may be demonstrated
through assessment against these unit
standards:
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27014
-
9701
-
19629
Optional
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Resource Efficiency
(Practice) (Level 4) [Ref: 1674].
People currently working towards the replaced qualification must complete its requirements, or transfer to
a programme of study or training leading to this qualification, by 31 December 2015.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in April 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
managing consistency."
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