Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Civil Works) (Level 4)
with strands in Earthworks, Road Construction, Concrete Works (nonstructural), and Road Maintenance
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
150-165
NZSCED
Engineering and Related Technologies » Civil Engineering
Qualification developer
Infrastructure ITO
Next review
31 December 2020
Approval date
June 2015
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the civil
infrastructure works industry with suitably experienced and
competent tradespeople, who can produce quality outcomes in a
range of civil works operations.
This qualification is targeted at those who want to achieve trade
status within the Civil Works sector, and leads to partial fulfilment
towards eligibility for registration with the Civil Trades
Certification Board (CTCB).
Graduates will be capable of working to industry standards and
specifications, taking responsibility for their own work and that of
others, and capable of working independently, whilst ensuring
safety.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome Statement
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Ensure on-site health, safety, environment, and quality
assurance requirements are met as required for the range of
work undertaken by a civil works tradesperson.
Interpret infrastructure plans and apply methodology to civil
works operations.
Undertake civil works operations using small and large plant
and equipment.
Apply communication skills relevant to the role of a civil
works tradesperson.
Graduates of the Earthworks strand will be able to apply industry
standards and follow procedures when performing duties as a
civil works tradesperson undertaking earthworks operations.
Graduates of the Road Construction strand will be able to apply
industry standards and follow procedures when performing duties
as a civil works tradesperson undertaking work for civil and road
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construction.
Graduates of the Concrete Works (non-structural) strand will be
able to apply industry standards and follow procedures when
performing duties as a civil works tradesperson undertaking nonstructural concrete work.
Graduates of the Road Maintenance strand will be able to apply
industry standards and follow procedures when performing duties
as a civil works tradesperson undertaking work for civil and road
construction.
Education pathway
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Civil
Works (Level 4) with strands in Earthworks, Road Construction,
Concrete (non-structural), and Road Maintenance [Ref: 2688].
It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works
(Site Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617].
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the relevant knowledge
and skills to be employed as a civil works tradesperson,
specialising in either concrete works, earthworks, road
construction or road maintenance in the civil infrastructure
industry, in contexts such as:
- urban sub-divisions
- industrial developments
- marine developments
- rural developments
- land Authority Infrastructure Development Projects
- infrastructure facility maintenance
- New Zealand Transport Authority and/or Land Authority
Roading Networks and Projects.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by the Infrastructure ITO, or
any organisation with an approved programme or accredited to
deliver a programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logos of the NZQF; and the
Infrastructure ITO, or the programme owner, or the accredited
provider.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Core evidence requirements for demonstrating consistency for
the qualification will include:
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internal and external moderation results relating to the
assessment of graduate outcomes
feedback and actions taken in response to feedback
programme completion data and results
any other relevant evidence.
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 assuring
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national consistency of graduate outcomes for qualifications
listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework’ at
www.nzqa.govt.nz
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achievement of all of the outcomes in the graduate profile,
including the outcomes for at least one strand.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
None
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
It is recommended that, those candidates new to the industry,
from school or another industry, or who may already be working
in the industry without formal qualifications, achieve the New
Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) [Ref: 2522]
prior to enrolling in this qualification.
Appropriate licences and endorsements to operate plant must be
attained. Refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA)
latest requirements for licences and endorsements, at
www.nzta.govt.nz .
Appropriate traffic management training for the level of roads
must be attained.
Tertiary Education organisations (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 more detailed guidelines for programme development
(including recommended unit standards), contact the qualification
developer at: qualifications@connexis.org.nz.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Ensure on-site health, safety,
environment, and quality
assurance requirements are
met as required for the range
of work undertaken by a civil
works tradesperson
Conditions
Candidates must:
-
Credits 33
Consistently meet the required health, safety and
environment, and quality requirements as indicated by
relevant legislation, regulations, rules, and Australia/New
Zealand standards for Civil Works; and display an attitude
that demonstrates awareness of risk to themselves, others,
plant and structures
May include:
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Emergency response and/or contamination incidents
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2
Interpret infrastructure plans
and apply methodology to civil
works operations
Credits 37
Candidates must:
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Undertake civil works
operations using small and
large plant and equipment
Interpret and apply civil works plans and set-out information
to civil works operations
Protect and maintain drainage systems, and apply drainage
management techniques
Apply knowledge of soil properties and road construction
materials
Apply materials testing and compaction techniques
Candidates must:
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Credits 44
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Inspect, maintain and operate small plant and equipment
used for civil works activities which may include: generator,
compressor, road saw, pedestrian roller, or compaction
equipment
Inspect, maintain and operate large plant and equipment
used for civil works operations which may include: roller,
power broom, loader, or truck
May include:
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4
Apply communication skills
relevant to the role of a civil
works tradesperson
Credits 11
Candidates must demonstrate ability in the following
communication skills:
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5a
Inspect, maintain and operate specialist plant used for civil
works operations such as grader, stabiliser, excavator, or
bulldozer
Interpret documents (such as contract specifications,
manufacturer’s instructions, client and employer
requirements, instructions and procedures) required for civil
works operations, and keep clear and accurate work records
and reports to the standards required as a civil works
tradesperson
Communicate and liaise with the general public and others
affected by worksite activities; communication must include
the nature and extent of works
Use strategies to solve and communicate issues as they
arise in the workplace
Earthworks strand
Apply industry standards and
follow procedures when
performing duties as a civil
works tradesperson
undertaking earthworks
operations
Must include:
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Cut and fill formation
Installing earth retaining structures
Environmental controls associated with earthworks
Subgrade formation, compaction and acceptance
Credits 30
6
Road Construction strand
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6a
Apply industry standards and
follow procedures when
performing duties as a civil
works tradesperson
undertaking work for road
construction
Credits 40
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7a
Must include:
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Formation, final shaping and preparation of the subgrade
Placement and compaction of granular pavement layers
Stabilisation and modification of the layers
Final preparation and acceptance for surfacing
Installation of road furniture and low retaining structures
Concrete Works (non-structural) strand
Apply industry standards and
follow procedures when
performing duties as a civil
works tradesperson
undertaking non-structural
concrete work
Candidates must:
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Apply knowledge and understanding of concrete placement
and finishing properties
Install and maintain concrete works
Credits 25
8
8a
Road Maintenance strand
Apply industry standards and
follow procedures when
performing duties as a civil
works tradesperson
undertaking work for road
maintenance
Candidates must:
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Credits 40
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Apply reconstruction and stabilisation methods to routine and
emergency road maintenance tasks
Maintain signage, road furniture and guardrails
Undertake cyclic and emergency road maintenance and
pavement repairs
Undertake routine maintenance and repairs to bridges and
other structures
Transition information
Replacement information
None
This is a new qualification and does not replace any existing qualification on the framework. However, it
is acknowledged that candidates may have undertaken, or are currently enrolled in qualifications that
include some of the outcomes of this qualification. People currently working towards any of the current
infrastructure works qualifications may either complete the requirements for that qualification or transfer
to this qualification.
It is the intention of Infrastructure ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged. Any person who
considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Infrastructure ITO.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in October 2015 to update the Education Pathway.
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