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National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with
optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement
Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting
Level
5
Credits
89
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
Infrastructure Works (Projects) (Level 5) [Ref: 2619].
The last date for entry into training programmes or courses leading to the National
Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant
Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural
Contracting [Ref 1659] is 31 December 2016. The last date of assessment for the
replaced qualification is December 2018.
People currently working towards achievement of this qualification may either complete the
requirements or transfer their results to the replacement qualification. However, there are
substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications, and 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.
Any person who feels disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact
Infrastructure ITO at the address below.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
The Core Elective in Ref: 1659 includes standard 23915, Analyse environmental factors
external to an organisation that may impact on a business and an individual's work role.
This standard will expire in December 2015. Candidates who wish to gain this standard
must complete assessment against the standard before its expiry. However, candidates
may also complete this elective section after December 2015 by selecting other standards
to meet the requirements.
The Core Elective in Ref: 1659 also includes standards 9734, Demonstrate knowledge of
workplace team leadership and teamworking, 18864, Apply sustainable environmental
management practices as a workplace supervisor, and 18051, Test roadmarkings. These
standards have expired. Candidates who have already been awarded these standards
may use them to meet the requirements of the elective, but no further assessments can be
undertaken against them.
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NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
May 2011
February 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Infrastructure ITO
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Email
Website
0800 486 626
qualifications@connexis.org.nz
http://www.connexis.org.nz/
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National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with
optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement
Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting
Level
5
Credits
89
Purpose
This qualification is designed for people who work in the infrastructure industry with
responsibility for supervising, managing and reporting on field activities and resources.
Holders of this qualification will have the knowledge and skills to supervise infrastructure
works and manage resources on multiple sites and/or large projects.
The compulsory section of the qualification recognises knowledge of infrastructure works
contracts, standards, and audit systems; essential skills for supervising infrastructure
works projects with responsibility for scheduling infrastructure works project resources;
protecting health, safety and the environment; monitoring project quality assurance; and
documenting infrastructure works projects.
The elective section of the qualification enables people to select standards covering
knowledge of the industry relating to contracts, road drainage, civil works, and notifiable
works, and complementary knowledge and skills in supervising infrastructure works
projects, general business practice, arranging workplace training, assessing competence,
temporary traffic management, roadmarking, and protecting health, safety and the
environment on infrastructure works sites.
This qualification contains optional strands that are not required for completion of the
certificate. However, these may be considered necessary for some employment contexts
within the infrastructure works industry. The strands recognise sector specific knowledge
and skills in civil plant management, civil works, pavement surfacing, roadmarking, road
works, and rural contracting.
This certificate builds on the skills and knowledge recognised by the:
 National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt
Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing, Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and
Wastewater [Ref: 1658].
Upon completion of this qualification, people may wish to consider other relevant Level 5
qualifications, such as the:
 National Diploma in Business (Level 5) with optional strands in Accounting, Finance,
Finance - Māori, Health and Safety Management, Human Resource Management,
Māori Business and Management, Marketing, People Development and Coordination,
Project Management, Quality Management, and Systems and Resources Management
[Ref: 1498]
 National Diploma in Project Management (Level 5) [Ref: 1501]
 National Diploma in Business (Level 6) [Ref: 1499].
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Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Civil Plant Management [Ref: 0253],
the National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical
Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003], the National Certificate in General
Contracting (Training and Assessment) [Ref: 1061], the National Certificate in Pavement
Surfacing (Multiple Sites Supervision) (Level 5) with strands in Asphalt, and Chipseal, and
with an optional strand in STMS Level 2 and 3 Roads [Ref: 1426].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates who are entering the industry at supervisory level
ensure they have an understanding of the infrastructure works industry by achieving credit
for Unit 22283, Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New
Zealand infrastructure works industry, and/or Unit 6453, Demonstrate knowledge of
infrastructure civil works, which are in the core elective section of this qualification.
It is recommended that candidates undertaking Unit 11281, Prepare candidate(s) for
assessment against standards, Unit 4098, Use standards to assess candidate
performance, or Unit 7103, Determine the training requirements of individual adults for a
specified job, should also gain credit for Unit 18203, Verify evidence for assessment.
It is recommended that candidates for the Civil Plant Management Optional Strand
achieve credit for Unit 6437, Manage the hire of infrastructure works plant and equipment,
and Unit 6441, Cost and recommend plant, vehicle, or equipment options for infrastructure
works, which are in the core elective section of this qualification.
It is recommended that candidates for the Roadmarking Optional Strand achieve credit for
Unit 18051, Test roadmarkings, and Unit 21427, Perform complex industry calculations for
roadmarking application, prior to assessment against this strand.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 or above credits
Minimum totals
Total
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Core Elective
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0-24
0-25
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Level 4 credits
Level 5 or above credits
Minimum totals
Total with strand
Civil Plant
Management
Optional Strand
8
18
26
115
Civil Works
Optional
Strand
10-20
0-10
20
109
Pavement Surfacing
Optional Strand
Compulsory Elective
15
0-30
0-30
15
30
134
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 or above credits
Minimum totals
Total with strand
Roadmarking
Optional Strand
20
8
28
117
Road Works
Optional Strand
0-15
0-15
15
104
Rural Contracting
Optional Strand
0-6
10-16
16
105
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
 Core Compulsory standards
 Core Elective – A minimum of 25 credits as specified
The following strands are optional
 Civil Plant Management Optional Strand
 Civil Works Optional Strand
 Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand
 Roadmarking Optional Strand
 Road Works Optional Strand
 Rural Contracting Optional Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
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Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6450
26790
Apply plans and specifications to calculate quantities for 5
infrastructure works projects
Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works audits
5
4
5
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6427
6443
6456
26795
26796
26798
Select and allocate resources for infrastructure works
projects
Supervise infrastructure works projects
5
8
5
15
Plan the supply and coordinate delivery and storage of
material resources for infrastructure works projects
Determine, implement, and monitor quality assurance
requirements for an infrastructure works project
Prepare and process infrastructure works project
documentation
Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure works
contracts
5
10
5
8
5
8
5
6
Core Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
From the following sets
 Core Elective unit standards
 Infrastructure Works Health, Safety, and Environment set
Core Elective unit standards
Business > Business Environment > Business Culture and Environment
ID
Title
Level
23915
Analyse environmental factors external to an
organisation that may impact on a business and an
individual's work role
4
Business > Business Operations and Development > Employment Relations
ID
Title
Level
19798
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of
employment agreements
4
Credit
4
Credit
3
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and
Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
8493
Provide leadership for a team in an organisation
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
9734
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace team leadership
and teamworking
5
12
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources
Management
ID
Title
Level
18664
Apply sustainable environmental management
practices as a workplace supervisor
4
Credit
6
Education > Adult Education and Training > Design and Development of Adult Education
and Training
ID
Title
Level
Credit
7103
Determine the training requirements of individual adults
for a specified job
4
Education > Generic Education and Training > Assessment of Learning
ID
Title
Level
5
Credit
4098
Use standards to assess candidate performance
4
6
11281
Prepare candidate(s) for assessment against standards
4
3
18203
Verify evidence for assessment
4
3
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6428
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering survey and setout for civil construction work
4
20
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Works
ID
Title
Level
Credit
25833
Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction material
compaction, soil mechanics, and testing devices
4
5
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Infrastructure Health,
Safety, and Environment
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20869
20876
Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and permits
in the civil infrastructure industry
Conduct and document civil infrastructure worksite
health and safety meetings
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Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Roadmarking
ID
Title
Level
Credit
18051
Test roadmarkings
4
20
21427
Perform complex industry calculations for roadmarking
application
3
10
Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Temporary
Traffic Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
5627
5628
5631
20879
20880
Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and
Level 1 roads
Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor
(STMS) for low volume and Level 1 roads
Plan and install portable traffic signal systems for
temporary traffic management
Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor - Non
Practising (STMS-NP) for Level 2 and 3 roads
Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor
(STMS) for Level 2 and 3 roads
3
4
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
10
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6479
Locate and identify services for infrastructure works
3
5
22283
Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and
structures in the New Zealand infrastructure works
industry
Interpret infrastructure works field tests results
2
2
5
3
26792
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Road Works
ID
Title
Level
12569
Demonstrate knowledge of the design, construction,
and maintenance of road drainage systems
5
Credit
15
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Civil Works
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6453
Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure civil works
2
3
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6433
Interpret contract documents for planning an
infrastructure works project
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
6437
Manage the hire of infrastructure works plant and
equipment
Cost and recommend plant, vehicle, or equipment
options for infrastructure works
5
8
5
15
6441
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6434
6435
26793
26794
Identify and liaise with stakeholders on infrastructure
works projects
Implement notification requirements for infrastructure
works
Determine and coordinate notifiable work and permit
requirements for infrastructure works
Assess, implement, and monitor infrastructure works
subcontracts
5
10
5
3
5
5
5
8
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17601
20198
20645
Produce an occupational health and safety incident
investigation
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the health and
safety representative in the workplace
Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996
relevant to approved handlers
4
6
4
8
3
3
Māori > Māori Business and Management > Māori Management - Generic
ID
Title
Level
10667
Explain the use of tikanga and kawa within Māori
management situations
4
Credit
8
Infrastructure Works Health, Safety, and Environment set
A minimum of 0 credits at Level 4 to Level 5
 Of which a maximum of 10 credits
Field
Subfield
Domain
Engineering and
Technology
Infrastructure Works
Infrastructure Works
Health, Safety, and
Environment
Civil Plant Management Optional Strand
The following standards are required
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Engineering and Technology > Civil Plant Operation and Management > Civil Plant
Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6439
6440
6464
Prepare and implement civil plant, equipment, and
vehicle maintenance schedule
Assess the utilisation and productivity of civil plant,
equipment, and vehicles
Manage civil plant and equipment
5
8
5
10
4
8
Civil Works Optional Strand
A minimum of 20 credits
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
12564
Supervise earthworks preparation for civil construction
4
8
12568
Plan and supervise site drainage and dewatering work
on civil construction sites
Supervise civil construction earthworks
4
8
4
15
17320
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
26797
Plan and supervise drainage for infrastructure works
5
10
Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand Compulsory
 Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand Elective
Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Bitumen Surfacing
ID
Title
Level
1502
Demonstrate knowledge of contract documents
required for bitumen surfacing supervision
4
Credit
15
Pavement Surfacing Optional Strand Elective
A minimum of 30 credits
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Asphalt Surfacing
ID
Title
Level
1508
Plan and organise construction activities as an asphalt
paving supervisor
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Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in asphalt
4
production and construction
Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt mixes and achieving 4
construction specification requirements
Supervise asphalt paving construction activities
5
10
Demonstrate knowledge of materials and mixes for hot
mix asphalt designs
Explain the properties, selection, and effects of
polymer-modified binders in hot mix asphalt
5
15
5
8
1510
1512
21665
21666
Level
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Chipseal Surfacing
ID
Title
Level
1505
1507
20453
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of site
requirements on the chipseal design process
Demonstrate knowledge of, and supervise, construction
activities as a chipseal surfacing supervisor
Plan and organise construction activities as a chipseal
surfacing supervisor
Credit
12
18
Credit
4
15
5
20
5
15
Roadmarking Optional Strand
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Roadmarking
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21420
21429
21431
Demonstrate knowledge of roadmarking materials and
3
processes
Manage health, safety, and environmental requirements 4
in roadmarking
Demonstrate knowledge of specifications used for
3
complex roadmarking
10
8
10
Road Works Optional Strand
A minimum of 15 credits at Level 4 or above
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Construction Supervision
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22293
Demonstrate knowledge of pavement stabilisation on
civil construction sites
4
10
Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Road
Construction
ID
Title
Level
Credit
12572
Supervise the construction of road pavement layers
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Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Roading
Maintenance
ID
Title
Level
Credit
11321
Plan and supervise road maintenance contracts
5
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Generic Road Works
ID
Title
Level
12569
Demonstrate knowledge of the design, construction,
and maintenance of road drainage systems
5
Field
Subfield
Domain
Engineering and
Technology
Infrastructure Works
Road Maintenance
15
Credit
15
Rural Contracting Optional Strand
A minimum of 16 credits
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agribusiness Management
ID
Title
Level
16661
Identify, assess, and plan the management of risk for
an agribusiness
5
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agrichemical Supply
ID
Title
Level
21544
Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental aspects
of agrichemical use
3
Credit
6
Credit
6
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Rural Contracting > Agricultural Contracting
ID
Title
Level
Credit
19561
23627
Manage health and safety for an agricultural contracting
workplace
Plan the acquisition of plant for agricultural contracting
5
6
5
9
Transition Arrangements
Version 1
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Civil Plant Management [Ref: 0253],
the National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical
Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003], the National Certificate in General
Contracting (Training and Assessment) [Ref: 1061], the National Certificate in Pavement
Surfacing (Multiple Sites Supervision) (Level 5) with strands in Asphalt, and Chipseal, and
with an optional strand in STMS Level 2 and 3 Roads [Ref: 1426].
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For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People currently working towards achievement of the replaced qualifications may either
complete the requirements for those qualifications or transfer their results this qualification.
However, there are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications,
and it is recommended that candidates complete the qualification in which they are
enrolled. Candidates who do wish to transfer to this qualification should choose the
standards and strands that best fit their training requirements. For assistance please
contact InfraTrain New Zealand Ltd at the contact details given below. Transferring,
candidates will need to gain credit for the additional standards required.
It is recommended that those candidates transferring from the replaced qualifications
choose the following optional strands contained in this qualification:
Transferring from
Recommended Optional strand
National Certificate in Civil Plant Management
[Ref: 0253]
National Certificate in Rural Contracting
(Management) with strands in Agrichemical
Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref:
1003]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing
(Multiple Sites Supervision) (Level 5) with strands
in Asphalt, and Chipseal, and with an optional
strand in STMS Level 2 and 3 Roads [Ref: 1426]
Civil Plant Management
Rural Contracting
Pavement Surfacing
The last date for entry into training programmes or a course for the replaced qualifications
is 31 December 2011. The last date for assessment against the replaced qualifications is
31 December 2013.
Any person who feels disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact
InfraTrain New Zealand at the address below.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
Agriculture Industry Training Organisation
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
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).
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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
2197
Engineering and Technology >
Infrastructure Works >
Infrastructure Works Supervision
0309
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Civil Engineering
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
20869
Level 3
Level 4
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Pathway Diagram
National Certificate in
Infrastructure Works
(Level 2)
[Ref: 1660]
National Certificate in
Business (First Line
Management) (Level 3)
Infrastructure Works
technical qualifications at
NQF Levels 3 and 4
[Ref: 0743]
National Certificate in
Business (First Line
Management) (Level 4)
National Certificate in
Infrastructure Works
Supervision
National Certificate in
Project Management
(Level 4)
[Ref: 0649]
[Ref: 1658]
[Ref: 1500]
National Certificate in
Business (Level 5) with
optional strands
National Certificate in
Infrastructure Works
Supervision (Level 5)
National Certificate in
Project Management
(Level 5)
[Ref: 1498]
[Ref: 1659]
[Ref: 1501]
National Diploma in
Business (Level 6)
[Ref: 1499]
Key
Recommended pathway
Complementary qualification
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