Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing (Level 3) with an optional
strand in Centrifuging
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
45-55
NZSCED
030399
Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and
Resources Engineering > Process and Resources Engineering
not elsewhere classified
DAS classification
2300
Engineering and Technology > Industrial Coatings > Hot Dip
Galvanizing
Qualification developer
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
November 2014
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification is for people entering the galvanizing industry
and will also provide a credential for those already working in the
galvanizing industry. Graduates will generally work under
supervision.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the galvanizing
sector with trade assistant qualified people who can competently
assist in all common tasks in the galvanizing process.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification which recognises
skills and knowledge in galvanizing that supports improved job
performance and enhances employment opportunities.
Organisations will benefit in efficiency by having staff with
recognised skills and knowledge to competently assist in the
galvanizing process.
The additional skills and knowledge required for centrifuging is
included as an optional strand to allow for those graduates that
have access to centrifuging operations within their workplace.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply organisational health and safety, and environmental
protection procedures in a galvanizing plant environment,
and participate in a work team to influence company work
culture and efficiency.
Assist in all common preparation, pre-treatment, galvanizing,
post-treatment, clean up and packing tasks associated with
the galvanizing process.
Use lifting and moving machinery under supervision to move
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steel job components in a galvanizing plant.
Graduates with the optional strand in Centrifuging will also be
able to:
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Education pathway
Assist in centrifuging tasks associated with the galvanizing
process.
This qualification is the first step in the New Zealand galvanizing
qualification pathway. There are no prerequisites for entry to this
qualification.
Candidates may have achieved NCEA Level 2 with a Vocational
Pathways Award in manufacturing and technology or
construction and infrastructure.
This qualification is a prerequisite and will prepare candidates
that are interested in furthering their education for entry into the
New Zealand Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing (Level 4) with
strands in Jigging, Pre-treatment, Hot Dipping, Centrifuging, and
Fettling [Ref: 2474]. Candidates wanting to enrol in the
centrifuging strand at level 4 need to have done the optional
strand in centrifuging at level 3.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work as galvanizing
workers.
With further training, graduates may specialise in an area of
galvanizing such as jigging, pre-treatment, hot dipping,
centrifuging or fettling and packing. Graduates who go on to
achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing
(Level 4) with strands in Jigging, Pre-treatment, Hot Dipping,
Centrifuging, and Fettling [Ref: 2474] are likely to be employed to
perform and direct work in one of the specialised areas of
galvanizing.
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.
Arrangements for managing
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consistency
graduate outcomes are being met. Evidence should include:
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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
reports from consultation with major industry
associations to ensure graduates are meeting their
member’s needs
demonstration of effective processes to identify changes
in industry practice and training requirements. For
example, meeting minutes from industry advisory groups
any other evidence, including workplace evidence, that
shows how the graduate outcomes are being met.
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 components of their programmes.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for the
award of the qualification will be successful completion of an
NZQA approved programme leading to achievement of all
core outcomes in the graduate profile.
Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) may be an
option.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory body
or legislative requirements)
There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
Assessment for outcomes of the qualification is generally expected to
be based on workplace portfolio evidence – much of which is
expected to be naturally occurring.
Conditions for programme
context
Competence is expected to be demonstrated in the context of the
candidate as an assistant with some responsibility, under supervision,
and in accordance with trade standards as per the following:
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AS/NZS 4680:2006 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on
fabricated ferrous articles, available at
http://www.standards.co.nz/;
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After-Fabrication Hot Dip Galvanizing: A practical reference for
designers, specifiers, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and
users, Galvanizing Association of New Zealand, ISBN 0 909951
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It is generally expected that programmes leading to the qualification
will be done in the workplace. However, providers may develop
programmes in partnership with industry to deliver the outcomes.
All outcomes must be met in accordance with regulatory
requirements. Worksafe NZ Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPS)
may apply.
Work in confined spaces, at height or in other special situations are
optional contexts that require additional training.
Other conditions
TEOs arranging training or delivering programmes towards this
qualification must ensure that the training arranged and programmes
of learning delivered, are kept up-to-date with regard to amendments
to, and replacements of relevant legislation, regulations and
Australia/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS).
Current standards can be accessed at http://standards.co.nz.
Current legislation and regulations can be accessed at
http://legislation.govt.nz.
The current version of the following documents must comply with the
following (including any amendments or replacements):
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Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act)
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
AS/NZS 4680:2006 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on
fabricated ferrous articles, available at
http://www.standards.co.nz/;
After-Fabrication Hot Dip Galvanizing: A practical reference for
designers, specifiers, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and
users, Galvanizing Association of New Zealand, ISBN 0 909951
20 9
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Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
1
Programme and assessment will include coverage of:
Mandatory
Apply organisational
health and safety, and
environmental
protections procedures
in a galvanizing plant
environment and
participate in a work
team to influence
company work culture
and efficiency.
10 Credits
2
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safe working practices
the galvanizing process
housekeeping
communication of workplace information
personal responsibilities in the workplace
manual handling
hazards
toxicity of materials
fumes
dust
PPE
hygiene
employee responsibilities under the HSE Act
spills and waste containment
storage and handling of chemicals used in galvanizing
recycling
waste disposal.
Assist in all common
preparation, pretreatment, galvanizing,
and post-treatment
tasks associated with
the galvanizing
process.
Programme and assessment will include:
30 Credits
Pre-treatment
Mandatory
Preparation
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venting and drainage holes
jigging
use of tools and equipment
degreasing
pickling
rinsing
fluxing
Preparation checks
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rust
paint
holes
misses
Dipping process
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coating integrity
immersion duration
sweeping the kettle
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quenching/air dry
Post-treatment
3
Use lifting and moving
machinery to move
steel job components
in a galvanizing plant.
de-jigging
weighing
quality control
fettling
repair of coating
packing
Programme and assessment will include:
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5 Credits
Mandatory
forklift operation
overhead crane operation.
Completion of the following unit standards may be used to
prove competence:
Optional
10851
3800
Optional Strand in Centrifuging
4
Assist in centrifuging
tasks associated with
the galvanizing
process.
10 Credits
Programme and assessment will include:
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Mandatory
specific hazards relating to centrifuging
the centrifuging process
specific tools and equipment.
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing
(Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1174] and the National Certificate in Hot Dip
Galvanizing (Operations) (Level 3) [Ref: 1175].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to replaced qualifications [Ref: 1174], [Ref: 1175] is 31
December 2016. The last date to meet the requirements of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2018, at
which time they will be designated as discontinued.
Existing candidates may either complete the replaced qualifications or transfer to the New Zealand Certificate in
Hot Dip Galvanizing (Level 3) with an optional strand in Centrifuging [Ref: 2473].
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