QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Piling and
Foundation Operations) (Level 4)
Version
1.0
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
65
NZSCED
030717
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the cranes industry with
individuals who can be employed as crane operators to carry out piling and
foundation work.
The crane industry as a whole, and the building and construction industry in
particular, will benefit from having people who have qualified to do piling and
foundation work through a structured, recognised, and consistent training
programme. Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managing
capacity.
Graduate
profile
Graduates are able to:
Set up, and install basic fall arrest systems on the crane worksite where
piling and foundation operations are carried out.
Outcome Statement
Carry out piling and foundation operations on a worksite using both a crane
mounted drill table and a hammer and fixed or hanging leader.
Drive and extract piles on a worksite using a crane and electric or hydraulic
vibro hammer.
Operate a crane in free fall operation for either dynamic compaction or top
or bottom pile driving or chisel hammer.
Operate a multi winch crane for either concrete panel erection or clam shell
operation, or piling foundations.
Education
pathway
This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation
(Level 3) with the Track Crawler Crane Strand.
Employment
pathway
Holders of this certificate will have the skills and knowledge to operate cranes
fitted with multiple attachments, some of which may have separate power
driven ability. They will be involved in work around any structure with a large
foundation such as in heavy construction work, foundation work for multistory buildings, as well as wharves and bridges.
Qualification
Developer
The Skills Organisation
Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by The Skills Organisation and accredited
organisations arranging training leading to the qualification under section 5 of
the Industry Training Act 1992.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification bears the NZQF
logo, which indicates the qualification is a quality assured New Zealand
qualification. It will also include the name and logo of The Skills Organisation
and the accredited organisation.
Review period
36 months
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Arrangements for
managing
consistency
A portfolio of evidence of assessment against qualification outcomes must
be submitted to The Skills Organisation by the end of February for the
preceding year. The portfolio will consist of the following:
1. Samples of candidate’s performance. This may be demonstrated
through submission of completed assessment activities contained in
the The Skills Organisation training and assessment resources.
Completed Log Books or company documentation, required for unit
standards 3789 and 3801 must also be submitted as part of
candidate’s evidence.
2. Where The Skills Organisation assessment resources are not used,
samples of the assessment activities, resources, and materials,
along with any marking schedules used.
A panel made up of crane industry representatives and moderators has
been constituted to support the consistency process. T heir role is to
conduct a review of the portfolios of evidence to determine consistency with
qualification outcomes.
The Skills Organisation will implement remedial processes with a
programme provider or employer, in a supportive environment, where a
decision is inconsistent with qualification outcomes.
The panel will report results of portfolio review of evidence to the party that
submitted the portfolio within 4 weeks of receipt. The costs of determining
consistency with qualification outcomes will be met by The Skills
Organisation.
Consistency of assessment against the mandatory unit standards is
covered by the relevant Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR).
The CMR for each standard is noted on that standard.
For full details of any of the above, contact The Skills Organisation direct
phone 09 525 2590, or by email - reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements
The Skills Organisation recognises prior learning achieved within both
formal and informal settings.
For full details, contact The Skills
Organisation direct phone 09 525 2590, or by email
reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for
assessment within programmes of study or training leading to a qualification.
Minimum standard
of achievement and
standards for grade
endorsements
(where applicable)
Achieved
Prerequisites to
meet regulatory
body or legislative
requirements
(where applicable)
None
Other conditions
for qualification
Candidates must be able to lift and place regular loads with a mobile crane
(Standard 3795) and lift and place regular loads with a lattice boom track
crawler crane (Standard 27676) before learning to operate a crane in free
fall operation (Standard 27672).
Assessment must be carried out in a crane workplace or equivalent.
All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety in
Employment (HSE) Act 1992; equipment manufacturer’s instructions;
government and local government legislation, regulations and bylaws;
company quality management systems; and The Crane Safety Manual
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(available from Opportunity Training).
Candidates must complete the New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation
(Level 3) with the Mobile Crane and Track Crawler Crane strands, or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills prior to completion of this
qualification.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
Set up, and install basic fall
arrest systems on the
crane worksite where piling
and foundation operations
are carried out.
15757
Mandatory
20527
Mandatory
5 credits
Carry out piling and
foundation operations on a
worksite using both a crane
mounted drill table, and
hammer and fixed or
hanging leader.
20529
35 credits
Drive and extract piles on a
worksite using a crane and
electric or hydraulic vibro
hammer.
20528
Mandatory
27672
Mandatory
24509
Mandatory
10 credits
Operate a crane in free fall
operation.
10 credits
Operate a multi winch crane
for either concrete panel
erection, or clam shell
operation, or piling
foundations.
5 credits
Qualification Reference 1792
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
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