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National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4)
Level
4
Credits
131
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is
31 December 2019.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Hydrographic Surveying (Level 4) [Ref: 2958]
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31
December 2016.
Changes to structure and content
 Unit standards 26551 and 26552 were replaced by units 6400, 6401 and 6402.
 The overall credit value for the qualification increased from 129 to 131.
People currently working towards achievement of the replaced qualification may either
complete the requirements for that qualification or transfer their results to the replacement
qualification. However, as there are substantial differences between the new and replaced
qualification and therefore any transition will be complex; it is recommended that
candidates complete the qualification in which they are enrolled. For assistance please
contact the Infrastructure ITO at the contact details given below.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402 which have replaced
expiring unit standards 26511 and 26552. For the purposes of this qualification, people
who have gained credit for the expiring unit standards are exempt from the requirement to
gain credit for the replacement standards.
Credit for
Exempt from
26511, 26552
6400, 6401 and 6402
26552
6401
26551
6402
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NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Revision
Review
Version
1
2
3
Date
September 2008
July 2011
November 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2019
December 2019
December 2019
Standard Setting Body
Infrastructure ITO (Connexis)
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Email
Website
04 499 9144
qualifications@connexis.org.nz
www.connexis.org.nz/
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National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4)
Level
4
Credits
131
Purpose
This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge required by the Royal New
Zealand Navy for naval ratings, and by the surveying profession for survey assistants
working in a hydrographic context. It is designed for people who use inshore craft and
may also work from coastal survey vessels crewed by others. The holder of this
qualification is able to apply mathematical, communication, and practical surveying skills
for hydrographic surveying under the supervision of a professional surveyor.
All the standards are compulsory. This qualification recognises skills in hydrographic
surveying measurement and operations, including bathymetric surveys; core knowledge
and skills in maritime safety in a hydrographic surveying context; and complementary skills
in first aid and basic computing.
This certificate shares some standards with the National Certificate in Maritime
(Commercial Coastal Watchkeeping) [Ref: 0522]. This qualification does not lead on to
any other current NZQF National Qualification.
Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying)
(Level 5) [Ref: 0463].
Special Notes
Candidates who hold standards 8762 and 8778 as a result of assessment within a
hydrographic context may apply for recognition of current competence for standards 23866
and 23867 respectively. Applications for recognition of current competency, supported by
appropriate documentation, should be made to InfraTrain NZ Ltd.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Total
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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
 Compulsory standards
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID
Title
Level
2784
2788
Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a
problem
Produce desktop published documents to meet a set
brief
Health > Health Studies > First Aid
ID
Title
Credit
2
3
2
5
Level
Credit
6400
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
3
2
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide basic life support
1
1
Level
Credit
2
3
Level
Credit
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID
Title
3492
Write a short report
Planning and Construction > Surveying > Hydrography
ID
Title
11135
Establish and monitor a tidal station
4
6
11139
Deploy a positional control system for hydrographic
surveying
4
4
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
11145
Demonstrate knowledge of maritime safety for
hydrographic surveying operations
Conduct sounding operations as a survey motorboat
coxswain
Locate existing survey marks, for hydrographic surveys,
and assess their reliability
Select site for new hydrographic survey marks, install
survey marks, and complete site
3
5
4
5
4
5
3
3
Level
Credit
3
8
4
8
4
6
4
7
Level
Credit
11151
23866
23867
Planning and Construction > Surveying > Survey Practice
ID
Title
23875
23876
23877
23878
Demonstrate knowledge of, and set up, survey
instruments and targets
Demonstrate knowledge of, perform, and record linear
field measurements for survey practice
Explain, perform, and record angular field
measurements using standard surveying instruments
Determine differences in height for survey practice
Service Sector > Maritime > Navigation and Seamanship
ID
Title
4117
Navigate a vessel within sight of land
4
20
4152
3
4
2
3
2
10
19489
Determine the effects of weather and sea state on the
safety of the passage
Assist with berthing and letting go, and describe
anchoring a vessel
Demonstrate knowledge of stowage and handling of
ropes, and use of knots and lashings on a vessel
Steer a commercial vessel and keep watch
3
6
20029
Demonstrate knowledge of navigation aids
3
5
Level
Credit
12302
12304
Service Sector > Maritime > Sea Survival and Sea Safety
ID
Title
4138
Control and extinguish fire
3
4
4144
Respond to and signal distress
3
2
12310
Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention, limiting of
fires onboard a vessel, and extinguish small controlled
fires
3
5
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Transition Arrangements
Previous version information
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following a revision.
Changes to structure and content
 Generic computing standards 2780, 2790, 2791, and expiring 2798 were removed.
 Expiring communication standard 2977 was removed.
 Navigation and seamanship standard 12301 was removed.
 Expiring first aid standards 6400, 6401, and 6402 were replaced by 26551 and 26552.
 The credit, level, and titles of some standards were updated to reflect recent revisions.
 The overall credit total for the qualification decreased from 154 to 129.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Candidates may either complete version 1 of the qualification or transfer to version 2. New
trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
6400
26551, 26552
6401
26552
6402
26551
8774
23875
8775
23876
8776
23877
8777
23878
12308
20029
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision, and the above
arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels
they have been disadvantaged may appeal to InfraTrain New Zealand.
Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level
5) [Ref: 0463]. The last date for candidates to complete assessment for the replaced
qualification is 31 December 2011.
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Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
Competenz
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, InfraTrain New Zealand 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
231
Planning and Construction >
Surveying
031101
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Geomatic
Engineering > Surveying
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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Prerequisite Diagram
4138
12310
Level 3
11151
Level 4
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