Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Bituminous Product Manufacturing (Level 4) with
strands in Binder Manufacturing Operation, Bituminous Mixes Operation, and
Bitumen Spraying Operation
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
86
NZSCED
030999
Engineering and Related Technologies > Civil Engineering > Civil
Engineering not elsewhere classified
DAS classification
452
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works
Qualification developer
Infrastructure ITO
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
February 2019
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification is designed to provide the infrastructure works
industry with individuals who have attained the knowledge and
skills to produce quality bituminous product for pavement
surfacing.
This qualification provides strong theoretical grounding coupled
with the practical skills and knowledge to ensure that graduates
are able to safely and effectively work in the surfacing sector on
both small and large operations, while contributing to the building
of quality infrastructure.
Graduates could work with limited or no supervision.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

apply knowledge of hazards, precautions, and safety and
environmental protections required in bituminous surfacing
operations

apply knowledge of bituminous surfacings, materials, the
supply chain, and plant and equipment used for
manufacturing bituminous binders

apply knowledge of quality controls in bituminous product
manufacture

carry out the requirements for storing, handling and pumping
liquid bituminous products

communicate with relevant parties (internal and external) in
a bituminous manufacturing environment
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Graduates with the Binder Manufacturing Operation strand
will also be able to

operate a binder manufacturing plant.
Graduates with the Bituminous Mixes Operation strand will
also be able to

operate a bituminous mix plant.
Graduates with the Bitumen Spraying Operation strand will
also be able to

operate a bitumen distributor.
Education pathway
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in
Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], and the New Zealand
Certificate in Plant and Equipment (Level 3) [Ref: 2521].
It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure
Trades (Bituminous Product Manufacturing) (Level 4) with
strands in Binder Manufacturing Operation, Bituminous Mixing
Operation, and Bitumen Spraying Operation [Ref: 2960] and the
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site
Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617].
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the
bituminous surfacing industry. Likely contexts of work would be:

manufacturing bituminous mixes

manufacturing binders

operating manufacturing plant

operating a bitumen distributor.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded by the accredited organisation
with whom the graduate has been enrolled.
The certificate will display the logos of the NZQF and the
accredited organisation.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Each TEO is responsible for deciding what specific evidence it
will provide to demonstrate how well its graduates meet the
graduate profile outcomes at the appropriate threshold.
The following is core evidence that may be provided for NZCCW
L4 consistency reviews:
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Internal and external moderation processes and results
relating to the assessment of graduate outcomes.

Feedback and actions taken by the TEO in response to
feedback.

Programme completion data and course results.

Post graduate surveys (which must include survey of
graduates and employers).

Any other relevant evidence.
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For more information on evidence for consistency relating to this
qualification, contact the Quality Assurance team at
info@connexis.org.nz>; and refer to Guidelines for approval of
New Zealand qualifications for listing on the New Zealand
Qualifications Framework at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
Credit transfer and recognition of
prior learning arrangements
TEOs delivering programmes that lead to the award of this
qualification may transfer credit and recognise prior learning in
accordance with their own 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 (RCC) acknowledges the
skills and knowledge from work and experience, or from courses
of study undertaken. Assessment of RCC may be conducted by
an assessor appointed by Infrastructure ITO, or by an
organisation with consent to assess.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achievement of all core components of this qualification, and at
least one of the three strands.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
It is recommended that people achieve the New Zealand
Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience, before
attempting this qualification.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
Included below are mandatory conditions which have been
agreed by industry to reflect best practice and must be included
in the programme.
For more detailed guidelines for programme development
(including unit standards able to be used to meet the mandatory
conditions), contact the qualification developer at:
qualifications@connexis.org.nz
Conditions for programme
context
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must
maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of,
relevant legislation, regulations, rules, and Australia/New
Zealand standards for bituminous product manufacturing.
Other conditions
Appropriate traffic management for the level of roads to be
attained. Appropriate licences and licence endorsements must
be attained – D, W, T, R.
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Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or
Optional
1
Programmes must include:
Mandatory
Apply knowledge of hazards,
precautions, and safety and
environmental protections
required in bituminous
surfacing operations.

environmental impacts and protections

hazards, controls, safety precautions
(including disposal), first aid.
Credits 10
2
Apply knowledge of
bituminous surfacings,
materials, the supply chain,
and plant and equipment
used for manufacturing
bituminous binders.
Credits 18
Programmes must include:
the range of surfacings (bituminous mixes,

chipseal, slurry, micro-surfacing)
the layers (primes, membranes, sandwich,

first coat, second coat, resurfacing, cracked
pavement)
the materials, production plants, and

modified binders

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3
Apply knowledge of quality
controls in bituminous
product manufacture.
Credits 6
4
Carry out the requirements
for storing, handling and
pumping liquid bituminous
products.
Credits 6
5
Communicate with relevant
parties (internal and external)
in a bituminous
manufacturing environment.
Credits 6
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the supply chain for bituminous binder
production
bitumen blending plants, emulsion plants,
polymer plants, bituminous mixes plants.
Programmes must include:

Mandatory
Mandatory
quality controls such as: testing, record
keeping, standards, non-conformance and
corrective actions.
Must include:
storage and handling processes for liquid

bituminous products; and the safety
procedures for storing and handling liquid
bituminous products
safety checks and operator maintenance of

liquid bitumen plant and equipment; and
processes for receiving, storing, and
handling of liquid bituminous products.
Mandatory
Must include communications to:
clarify and obtain information for planning

bituminous material production schedules
resolve at least three production issues

resolve product delivery issues

request, order, and purchase supplies from

suppliers and technical personnel.
Mandatory
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For the Binder Manufacturing Operation Strand
To be a competent binder manufacturing plant operator and bitumen sprayer operator candidates must
cover hot bitumen, emulsion and polymer modified bitumen.
6
Operate a binder
manufacturing plant.
Programmes must include:

process and plant used for binder
manufacturing

production planning requirements for binder
manufacturing

binder fundamentals

operation of plant to manufacture binder
product.
Credits 40
Mandatory
For the Bituminous Mixes Operation Strand
Bituminous mixes include: binders, aggregates, and additives
7
Operate a bituminous mix
plant.
Programmes must include an understanding of the
purpose and function of:
Credits 40

process and plant used for manufacturing
bituminous mixes

production planning requirements for
bituminous mixes

design fundamentals of bituminous mixes

operation of a bituminous mix plant.
Mandatory
For the Bitumen Spraying Operation Strand
To be a competent binder manufacturing plant operator and bitumen sprayer operator candidates must
cover hot bitumen, emulsion and polymer modified bitumen.
8
Operate a bitumen
distributor.
Programme must include an understanding of:

process and plant used for applying and
producing binders for the pavement surface

production planning for binder spraying
applications

binder spraying fundamentals

operation of a bitumen distributor.
Credits 40
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Mandatory
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification, and the New Zealand Certificate in Bituminous
Surfacing Construction (Level 4) with strands in Bituminous Mixes,
Chipseal, and Slurry [Ref: 2686] replaced the following qualifications:
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Plant Operation) (Level 3)
[Ref: 1428]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Asphalt Paving Machine
Operation) (Level 3) [Ref: 1429]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Bulk Bitumen Equipment)
with strands in Gangbar Sprayer, Handbar Sprayer, and Tank Wagon)
(Level 3/4) [Ref: 1427]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Asphalt Production ) (Level
4) [Ref: 0466]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Hot Mix Asphalt Design)
(Level 5) [Ref: 0467]
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Chipseal Design) (Level 5)
[Ref: 0196]
People currently working towards the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements for
that qualification by 31 December 2018 or transfer to this qualification or [Ref: 2686]. It is important to
note that the replaced qualifications are substantially different to the new qualifications.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to replaced qualifications is 31 December 2015.
It is the intention of the Infrastructure ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these
transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to
Infrastructure ITO.
Republication information
1.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in February 2016 to change the credit value of
Outcome 5 from 3 to 6 credits, and the total credits from 85 to 86 credits.
2.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in October 2015 to update the Education Pathway.
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