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National Certificate in Composites (Level 4)
Level
4
Credits
183
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Composites (Level 4) [Ref: 3058].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016.
The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Revision
Review
Revision
Review
Version
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Date
December 1995
September 1997
March 2002
August 2009
October 2010
August 2015
November 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2002
December 2003
December 2012
December 2012
December 2016
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
NZ Marine & Composites Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 90448
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Telephone
Email
09 360 0056
training@bia.org.nz
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National Certificate in Composites (Level 4)
Level
4
Credits
183
Purpose
This qualification is designed to enable trainees/apprentices employed in the composites
sector of manufacturing to gain recognition for the relevant skills and knowledge required
by industry. People who have gained this qualification will be tradespeople composites
technicians capable of leading projects and working independently.
People awarded with this qualification are able to plan composite construction projects and
apply a range of skills to produce a variety of composite products using a variety of
different techniques to meet industry and/or customer standards and specifications.
The compulsory section covers skills and knowledge related to Engineering Drawing and
Design, Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering, Boatbuilding, Industrial
Composites, Production Composites, and Manufacturing Processes.
Candidates can customise the elective choices according to their interest or workplace
specialisation. Elective A contains technical competencies while Elective B covers quality,
communication, and planning competencies.
This qualification shares a significant number of standards with, and builds on, the
National Certificate in Composites (Level 3) [Ref: 1157] and also shares a significant
number of standards with the National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 4) [Ref: 0877].
This qualification and Ref: 1157 provide structured and systematic skill pathways for an
area historically classed as process work. Technological advances in fibre reinforced
plastics have added new dimensions in terms of product application from a diverse range
spanning household, plastics and materials manufacturing and boatbuilding.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 or above credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
14
63
50
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0-21
0-17
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41
Elective B
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
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A minimum of 183 credits
Compulsory standards
Elective A – A minimum of 41 credits as specified
Elective B – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and
Design
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2430
Draw and interpret engineering sketches under
supervision
2
4
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in
Mechanical Engineering
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2401
Safely shut down and isolate machines and equipment
Manufacturing > Boating Industries > Boatbuilding
ID
Title
3
3
Level
Credit
18158
Select, use and care for hand tools used in boatbuilding
2
5
18159
Select, use and care for portable power tools used in
boatbuilding
Identify and apply health and safety procedures for the
boatbuilding industry
Demonstrate knowledge of adhesives used in
composites and boatbuilding
2
5
3
4
3
3
23244
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Manufacturing > Composites > Industrial Composites
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4
5
Level
Credit
Produce a laminated polyester resin item to a product
specification for composites
Produce a vinylester resin item to a product
specification for composites
Deposit composite matrix with a depositor or chopper
gun
Deposit a polyester gel coat by hand for composites
3
5
3
5
3
6
3
4
3
6
3171
Deposit a polyester gel coat by spray method for
composites
Produce a cored laminate for composites
3
3
3173
Produce an item by resin infusion for composites
4
7
3181
Produce a plug or pattern for composites
4
12
3182
4
5
3
4
3184
Produce an open mould from a plug or pattern for
composites
Prepare pre-form materials for lamination for
composites
Prepare a mould for moulding for composites
4
5
3185
Demould laminated items for composites
3
6
3186
Finish product to specification for composites
3
5
3192
Provide for and attach fixings and fastenings in
composites
Describe resin infusion and injection processes for
composites
Touch up and restore gelcoat
4
4
4
4
4
4
Lift, support, and secure large composite components
safely
Demonstrate knowledge of gelcoat application
equipment
3
5
4
4
Level
Credit
3
4
3190
Repair damaged or faulty composites
Manufacturing > Composites > Production Composites
ID
Title
3160
3162
3167
3168
3169
3183
23036
23254
26559
26560
Manufacturing > Manufacturing Skills > Manufacturing Processes
ID
Title
19504
Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure
product quality
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Elective A
A minimum of 41 credits
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in
Mechanical Engineering
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2397
Service machines and equipment
2
4
Level
Credit
Prepare fibre-reinforced composite substrates for
marine surface coatings
Operate mechanical plant used in boatbuilding
4
5
2
12
Demonstrate knowledge of composite technology for
boatbuilding
4
6
Level
Credit
3
5
3172
Produce a bisphenol resin item to a product
specification for composites
Produce an item by resin injection for composites
4
7
3174
Produce an item by hot press moulding for composites
4
7
3175
Produce an item by pultrusion for composites
4
7
3176
Produce an item by filament winding for composites
4
7
3178
Produce a laminate by mechanised continuous
lamination for composites
4
7
Level
Credit
3
5
3
5
4
6
4
5
3170
Produce an epoxy resin item to a product specification
for composites
Produce a phenolic resin item to a product specification
for composites
Produce a laminated item using resins that cure at
elevated temperatures for composites
Produce an item using resin pre-impregnated
reinforcement for composites
Produce a laminate by vacuum bagging for composites
4
2
3177
Cure an item in an autoclave for composites
4
3
Manufacturing > Boating Industries > Boatbuilding
ID
Title
11788
18160
23049
Manufacturing > Composites > Industrial Composites
ID
Title
3163
Manufacturing > Composites > Production Composites
ID
Title
3161
3164
3165
3166
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
3179
3
2
3189
Produce a laminate using a pre-wet machine for
composites
Produce composite items by casting for composites
2
5
3196
Test properties of a composite laminate
4
10
3198
Alter resin rheology with fillers, extenders and additives
for composites
Produce an item by resin transfer moulding (RTM) light
for composites
5
3
4
5
26563
Elective B
A minimum of 15 credits
Business > Business Operations and Development > Quality Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
8085
Demonstrate knowledge of quality and its management
3
4
8087
Use core quality management tools
3
5
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
Credit
1296
Interview in an informal one-to-one situation
3
3
1304
Communicate with people from other cultures
3
2
1307
Speak to a specified audience in a predictable situation
3
3
1312
Give oral instructions in the workplace
3
3
9681
3
3
3
5
9705
Contribute within a group/team which has an
objective(s)
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication
process theory
Give and respond to feedback on performance
3
3
11097
Listen to gain information in an interactive situation
3
3
Level
Credit
4
4
4
5
9694
Manufacturing > Composites > Industrial Composites
ID
Title
26561
26562
Produce a work schedule and resourcing plan for a
composite component project
Explain composite project control
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Manufacturing > Composites > Production Composites
ID
Title
3193
Apply quantity surveying to composite production
Level
Credit
3
2
Transition Arrangements
Version 6 was issued following revision.
Changes to the structure and content

Total credits decreased from 185 to 183 credits.
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Unit standard 6400 was removed from the compulsory section.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains NZ Marine ITO standards that replace previously used
Competenz standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained
credit for the standards listed are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the
replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
2395
18158
2396
18159
2824
23244
People working towards version 5 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements of that version by 31 December 2016 or transfer their results to version 6.
Programmes leading to the award of version 6 of the qualification can start when the new
version is registered. All new candidates will be enrolled onto programmes leading to the
award of version 6 of this qualification.
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision. However, anyone who
feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the NZMACITO at the address below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 5 was issued following a full review.
Changes to structure and content included: Elective was renamed Elective A, which
covers technical competencies, and the Balance was replaced by Elective B, which covers
quality, communication and planning competencies; standards 2395, 2396, 2824, 4432,
4433, 4434, 6402, 9184, and 15848 removed from the Compulsory section; standards
2364, 2722, 2723, 2727, 2731, 3180, and 4795 removed from the Elective section;
standards 2397 and 3193 moved from the Compulsory to the Elective sections; standards
3162, 3173, 3182, 3183, and 3192 moved from the Elective to the Compulsory section;
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standards 3181, 6400, 18158, 18159, 19504, 23036, 23244, 23254, 25118, 26559, and
26560 added to the Compulsory section; standards 11788, 18160, 23049, and 26563
added to Elective A; standards 1296, 1304, 1307, 1312, 8085, 8087, 9681, 9694, 9705,
11097, 26561, and 26562 added to Elective B.
Version 4 was issued following a revision and rollover of this qualification in order to
transfer responsibility for the qualification from Competenz to the Boating Industry Training
Organisation. There are no transition implications resulting from this change.
Version 3 was issued following a review of all of the standards in the (expired) Composites
domain. Changes to structure and content included: expired standard 1187 was removed
from the qualification; standards 9184 and 15848 added to the compulsory section to give
more emphasis to safety issues; and planning for a programme of study was enhanced by
the inclusion of a prerequisite diagram.
Version 2 was issued to make the qualification more flexible. Changes to structure and
content included: standards 3161, 3182, 3189, 3192, 3196, 3198, 4795, and 2364 were
transferred from the Compulsory to the Elective section; standard 1183 were removed
from the qualification; standard 6402 was added to the Compulsory section; and credit
total decreased from 242 to 185.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
Competenz
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation
and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet
the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
447
Manufacturing > Composites
030701
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering and
Technology > Mechanical
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Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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