NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in
1 of 5
Concrete Technology (Level 4)
level of qualification:
4
credit total:
135
level 3 credits:
26
level 4 credits:
77
level 5 credits:
32
registration date:
24 July 2001
planned review date:
31 July 2005
fields, sub-fields and domains:
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Construction Trades
carpentry theory
concrete technology
standard-setting body responsible for the qualification:
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
other standard-setting bodies whose unit standards are included in the qualification:
None.
1
purpose
This qualification is for people who work in the concrete construction and
production industry and who wish to gain a higher technical knowledge of the
concepts of concrete construction. It is a theoretical based qualification and
recognises the specialist technical knowledge required by people working in the
industry.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in
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Concrete Technology (Level 4)
This qualification could build upon the skills and knowledge gained by people who
have achieved the National Certificate in Concrete Construction (Specialist) with
strands in Sitework and Pre-cast Concrete [Ref: 0744], the National Certificate in
Concrete Construction with strands in Sitework, and Pre-cast Concrete [Ref: 0732],
or the National Certificate in Concrete Production (Ready-Mixed Concrete)
[Ref: 0731], but it is not a requirement that the above qualifications be obtained
before this qualification is undertaken. Candidates completing this qualification,
who wish to achieve additional certification, may choose to sit the external
examination for the London City and Guilds 6290 Concrete Technology
qualification which requires similar knowledge.
2
regulations for the qualification
2.1
entry information for programmes of education and training assessed
against the unit standards in the qualification
Due to the health and safety requirements of the sites in which these trade
skills are applied, people entering programmes of education and training
leading to the award of this qualification must demonstrate the capacity to
understand any and all requirements, instructions, and communications
(oral, written and graphic), to the required industry level. This might be
evidenced by Sixth Form Certificate English, credits from the Communication
Skills Sub-field at level 2 or above, or demonstration of equivalent
knowledge and skills.
2.2
summary of qualification requirements
This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with all the
compulsory unit standards.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in
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Concrete Technology (Level 4)
2.3
detailed qualification requirements
Compulsory
All the unit standards listed below are required.
FIELD: PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Sub-field: Construction Trades
domain: carpentry theory
Unit No.
12997
Unit Standard Title
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working
practices on construction sites
Level
3
Credit
2
Level
4
Credit
8
3
7
4
7
4
5
4
10
12
10
4
4
4
12
3
12
3
5
4
10
domain: concrete technology
Unit No.
12020
12021
12022
18340
18341
18342
18343
18344
18345
18346
18347
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Unit Standard Title
Demonstrate knowledge of concrete materials
technology
Demonstrate knowledge of concrete
construction technology
Demonstrate knowledge of concrete specialist
technology
Test concrete
Design concrete mixes
Demonstrate knowledge of concrete
production
Demonstrate knowledge of joint types and
positions for concrete construction
Describe and design formwork for concrete
construction
Demonstrate knowledge of handling, placing
and finishing concrete
Demonstrate knowledge of curing methods for
concrete construction
Demonstrate knowledge of materials and
construction for concrete roads and floors
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in
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Concrete Technology (Level 4)
Unit No.
18348
18349
18350
18351
3
Unit Standard Title
Demonstrate knowledge of precast and prestressed concrete systems
Demonstrate knowledge of site layout and
organisation for concrete construction
Demonstrate knowledge of control procedures
for concrete production
Demonstrate knowledge of concrete
reinforcement
Level
5
Credit
12
4
10
5
8
4
6
accreditation option
Evaluation of documentation and visit by representatives of NZQA and the
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.
4
certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA and the Building and Construction
Industry Training Organisation.
5
transition arrangements
5.1
non National Qualifications Framework transition
This qualification does not replace any existing qualification so does not
require a transition plan.
5.2
National Qualifications Framework transition
Any version of any unit standard contained within this qualification that
retains its original unit standard identification number will continue to meet
the requirements of this qualification.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in
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Concrete Technology (Level 4)
Comments to:
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
Qualification Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by 31 July 2005
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards.
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