Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Fill and Fair Surfaces (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
105
NZSCED
031703 Engineering and Related Technologies > Maritime
Engineering and Technology > Marine Construction
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 marine and
composite industries with people who can work in industries that
require filling, fairing, and substrate preparation in a commercial
environment.
This is an entry level qualification for people intending to enter or
who are already working in the marine or composite sector, filling
and fairing substrates for refits or new builds.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in a range of
supervised roles.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Qualification Reference 3056
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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
marine or composite work place
-
select, use, and maintain a range of products, materials,
hand and power tools and simple plant and equipment
relevant to common surfacing tasks in a marine or
composite work place
-
apply specific industry knowledge and terminology to
communicate effectively, read plans, follow sketches and
instructions, and behave in a professional manner with
colleagues, managers, and customers in a marine or
composite workplace
-
apply knowledge of filling, fairing, and preparing substrates
to complete common tasks.
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:
-
New Zealand Certificate in Boat Building (Level 4) with
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strands in Alloy, Composites, Steel and Wood [Ref: 3057]
Employment pathway
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) [Ref: 3058]
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in a range of supervised roles in the marine or composite
industry. This includes:


Fairing Technician
Filling Technician
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 may include:
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assessment information leading to the achievement of the
graduate outcomes
-
a portfolio of learner work relating to the qualification and the
annual review focus requirements
-
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:
-
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
-
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).
Qualification Reference 3056
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Further guidance related to programme development and training
is available from the NZ Marine and Composites ITO at
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 marine or
composite work place
Credits 10
2
Select, use, and maintain a range
of products, materials, hand and
power tools and simple plant and
equipment relevant to common
surfacing tasks in a marine or
composite work place
Credits 25
3
Apply specific industry knowledge
and terminology to communicate
effectively, read plans, follow
sketches and instructions, and
behave in a professional manner
with colleagues, managers, and
customers in a marine or composite
workplace.
Credits 20
4
Apply knowledge of filling, fairing,
and preparing substrates to
complete common tasks
Credits 50
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification and qualification Ref: 3085 replaced the
National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 3) with strands in Fill
and Fair Marine Substrates, Interior Marine Painting, and Exterior
Marine Painting [Ref: 1493].
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.
Qualification Reference 3056
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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 Composites ITO
PO Box 90448
Auckland 1142
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