QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Frame and Truss Detailing (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
160
NZSCED
040399
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the frame and truss detailing
sector with people who have attained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and
aptitude to work proficiently as frame and truss detailers.
Architecture and Building > Building > Building not elsewhere
classified
Graduates will be capable of operating unsupervised to perform wall frame
and roof truss detailing for building projects that meets the needs of the
industry. Achievement will recognise the skills of people entering the
profession or who are already employed as frame and truss detailers and will
provide career opportunities for people in allied building and construction
trades.
Outcome Statement
Graduate
profile
Education
pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
–
apply sound theoretical knowledge of construction principles and materials
relevant to timber frame and truss construction
–
understand and operate within the regulatory environment as it applies to
frame and truss detailing
–
determine timber requirements for frame and truss manufacturing
–
apply a broad knowledge of floor, wall and roof construction and perform
wall frame and roof truss detailing at a commercially acceptable level
–
use proprietary certified specific design software to produce timber wall
frame and roof truss layout plans and components lists
–
interpret plans, working drawings and specifications and make effective
judgements about the design and structural integrity, and identify and
analyse problems associated with wall frame and roof truss detailing and
implement and evaluate solutions that address these problems.
People undertaking this qualification may be a:
–
school leaver with NCEA
–
holder of the National Certificate in Frame and Truss Manufacture
[Ref: 1619] or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills from
working in a frame and truss fabrication/manufacturing plant, or the wider
building and construction industry
–
holder of the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) [Ref: 0016] or able
to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills of a carpenter
–
holder of a qualification in the field of architectural design or able to
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills from working in the
architectural design sector.
Achievement of this qualification will enable someone to undertake further
education and qualifications at Level 5 or above and will equip graduates with
the skills, knowledge and attributes that may lead to further study to achieve
the:
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Employment
pathway
–
National Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) [Ref: 0357]
–
National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) [Ref: 0356]
–
National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) [Ref: 0016]
–
National Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 4) with an
optional strand in Business Management [Ref: 1661]
–
recognised qualifications in Construction Project Management
–
coaching, mentoring and supervising Cadets and other Frame and Truss
Detailers.
People entering into this qualification may come from employment:
–
in a frame and truss fabrication/manufacturing plant or the wider building
and construction industry
–
as a qualified carpenter or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
This qualification will provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and
attributes to establish a career in Frame and Truss Detailing.
Other employment opportunities may include:
Qualification
Developer
–
managing other Frame and Truss Detailers
–
training Frame and Truss Detailers
–
managing a Frame and Truss Manufacturing/Fabrication Plant
–
independently (self-employment) contracting to the frame and truss
manufacturing sector
–
employment in the frame and truss supply/service sector
–
employment in the architectural sector.
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by the Building and Construction Industry
Training Organisation (BCITO) as the qualification developer and the industry
training organisation arranging training leading to the qualification under
section 5 of the Industry Training Act 1992.
This qualification may also be awarded by an education provider recognised
as a programme owner, accredited under section 259 of the Education Act
1989 to deliver a programme leading to this qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will display the
NZQF logo and may also include the name or logo of the qualification
developer and/or other awarding body.
Review period
By December 2018
Evidence
Requirements for
Assuring
Consistency
All education organisations delivering programmes that lead to the award of
the qualification are required to participate in a consistency process
scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve review of evidence associated with graduate’s achievement
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of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome
achievement, and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification graduate
profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their own evidence in a high
level report.
Evidence may include the following:

Programme statistics such as completion data and graduate
destination data

Evidence from internal and/or external moderation processes.

Documentation of processes that ensure programmes continue to
meet current industry needs.

Regular feedback gathered from learners and employers

Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information about the consistency process can be found at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/consistency-of-graduateoutcomes/
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements
Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) delivering programmes that lead to
award of this qualification may transfer credit and recognise prior learning in
accordance with their own credit recognition policies and procedures.
Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for
assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this
qualification.
Recognition of current competence acknowledges the skills and knowledge
gained from work and experience, or from courses or study undertaken.
Assessment of recognition of current competence may be conducted by an
assessor appointed by the Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation or an organisation with consent to assess.
Minimum standard
of achievement and
standards for grade
endorsements
(where applicable)
Achievement of all outcomes.
Prerequisites to
meet regulatory
body or legislative
requirements
(where applicable)
None.
Other conditions
for qualification
All demonstration of graduate profile outcomes must be in accordance with
the relevant legislation, including:
–
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
–
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
–
Building Act 2004
–
Resource Management Act 1991
–
New Zealand Building Code
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NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings
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Building Act 2004
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Building (Forms) Regulations 2004
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Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
–
Fire Service Act 1975
–
Historic Places Act 1993
–
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
–
Fair Trading Act 1986
–
Construction Contracts Act 2002.
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain
currency with amendments to, and replacement of, relevant legislation,
regulations, rules and Australian/New Zealand Standards.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
Apply sound theoretical
knowledge of construction
principles and materials
relevant to timber frame and
truss construction.
Evidence must include application of a sound
theoretical knowledge of materials, products,
engineering principles, and engineered loadings that
affect building models relevant to timber frame and
truss construction.
Mandatory
Outcomes may be demonstrated through assessment
against this recommended unit standard:
Optional
(10 credits)
27924
Understand and operate
within the regulatory
environment as it applies to
frame and truss detailing.
Evidence must include:
–
Application of relevant legislation, regulations, local
authority regulations, standards, codes of practice,
guidelines and Alternative Solutions, and
demonstrated understanding of product
specifications and their relationship to building
standards and/or Alternative Solutions.
–
Timber selection, including strength and fixings
capacity, sizes and grade for: hangers, brackets,
tie-downs, bracing, anchors.
–
Application of effective written and oral
communication skills in a variety of professional
contexts.
(18 credits)
Outcomes may be demonstrated through assessment
against these recommended unit standards:
Mandatory
Optional
26039 (or alternates 12997, 26040, 13036)
24364
17515
17516
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Determine timber
requirements for frame and
truss manufacturing.
Evidence must include identification of timbers and
their properties, and performance of frame and truss
manufacturing calculations.
Mandatory
Outcomes may be demonstrated through assessment
against these recommended unit standards:
Optional
(8 credits)
13002
27923
24378
Apply a broad knowledge of
floor, wall and roof
construction and perform
wall frame and roof truss
detailing at a commercially
acceptable level.
(93 credits)
Evidence must include use of costing
practices/principles to facilitate economy of design.
Mandatory
Outcomes may be demonstrated through assessment
against these recommended unit standards:
Optional
26886
27649
27651
26885
24383
24384
13020
27650
Use proprietary certified
specific design software to
produce timber wall frame
and roof truss layout plans
and components lists.
Evidence must include successful completion of a
course in the proprietary certified detailing software
used in own workplace.
Mandatory
Evidence must include creation of simple free-hand
sketches to scale and proportion from a written brief.
Mandatory
Outcomes may be demonstrated through assessment
against these recommended unit standards:
Optional
(20 credits)
Interpret plans, working
drawings and specifications
and make effective
judgements about the
design and structural
integrity, and identify and
analyse problems
associated with wall frame
and roof truss detailing and
implement and evaluate
solutions that address these
problems.
(11 credits)
27162
24362
13033
13034
24381
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Republication Information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished April 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
managing consistency.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished May 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
managing consistency.
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