Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
140
NZSCED
030701 Engineering and Related Technologies > Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering and Technology > Mechanical
Engineering
Qualification developer
NZ Marine and Composite Industry Training Organisation
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
November 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the composite
industry with people who have a basic knowledge,
understanding, and practical ability in composites.
This qualification is for people entering or wishing to enter the
composites industry.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in a range of
supervised entry level composite roles.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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apply health and safety practices to ensure own safety and
minimise potential hazards and environmental risk in a
composites work place environment
-
select and use a range of hand and power tools, simple
plant and equipment relevant to common tasks in a
composite work place environment
-
follow standard processes or operating procedures to
complete common construction and repair tasks in a
composite work place environment
-
apply knowledge of composite physical properties and
composite technology relevant to common composite tasks
-
apply knowledge of drawings and specifications to carry out
measurements and calculations to determine material
requirements, and cost of those materials for common
composite tasks
-
apply composites specific industry knowledge and
terminology to communicate effectively; and behave in a
professional manner with colleagues, suppliers, managers,
and customers.
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Education pathway
This qualification may build on from the National Certificate of
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1, 2 or 3.
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
Employment pathway
-
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) [Ref: 3058]
-
New Zealand Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 4) [Ref: 3057].
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in a range of supervised roles in the marine or composite
industry.
These may include:
-
junior composite technician
-
composite technician, composite boat building, or composite
spar making apprentice
-
technical sales representatives in the composite industry.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by any organisation with an
approved programme of study or industry training programme.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence for programme providers may include:
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assessment information leading to the achievement of the
graduate outcomes
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a portfolio of learner work relating to the qualification and the
annual review focus requirements
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graduate and/or stakeholder/end-user feedback on outcome
achievement
-
relevant excerpts from External Evaluation and Review
reports.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
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
Programmes will typically be completed in a workplace.
The current version of the following documents must be complied
with:
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Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
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Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
Hazardous Substances & New Organisms (HSNO) Act 2001.
Training and programmes must reflect current practice and
maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of
relevant legislation, regulations and Australia/New Zealand
Standards (AS/NZS) or any other relevant international standard.
Further guidance related to programme development and training
is available from the NZ Marine and Composites ITO.
www.nzmarine.com or email training@bia.org.nz
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Apply health and safety
practices to ensure own safety
and minimise potential hazards
and environmental risk in a
composites work place
environment
Credits 10
2
Select and use a range of
hand and power tools, simple
plant and equipment relevant
to common tasks in a
composite industry
Credits 15
3
Follow standard processes or
operating procedures to
complete common
construction and repair tasks
in a composite work place
environment
Credits 45
4
Apply knowledge of composite
physical properties and
composite technology relevant
to common composite tasks
Credits 45
5
Apply knowledge of drawings
and specifications to carry out
measurements and
calculations to determine
material requirements, and
cost of those materials for
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common composite tasks
Credits 10
6
Apply composites specific
industry knowledge and
terminology to communicate
effectively; and behave in a
professional manner with
colleagues, managers,
suppliers, and customers
Credits 15
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Composites
(Level 3) [Ref: 1157].
People currently working towards the expiring national qualification may choose to complete that
qualification or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016.
The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
It is not intended that any existing candidates are disadvantaged by this review. However, anyone who
feels disadvantaged should contact the qualification developer at:
NZ Marine and Composite ITO
PO Box 90448
Auckland 1142
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