Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
2
Credits
40
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 (Connexis)
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
November 2014
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification is for people commencing a career in the
infrastructure works industry. They may be new to the industry,
from school or another industry, or they may be already working
in the industry without a qualification.
This qualification is also relevant to pre apprenticeship
programmes relevant to infrastructure works.
The qualification gives the graduate an understanding of the
infrastructure works industry and the health, safety and
environmental knowledge required to work safely on site and with
others. These people will work under direct supervision.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome Statement
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Apply an understanding of the infrastructure works industry
and the specific health, safety and environmental
requirements needed to work safely and responsibly with
others on infrastructure works sites.
Perform basic infrastructure works activities.
Education pathway
This is an entry level qualification to the infrastructure works
qualifications pathways; which leads to the New Zealand
Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], and/or
the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Plant and
Equipment Operation (Level 3) with an optional strand in
Specialist Plant [Ref: 2521]
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed as
labourers in a broad range of sectors within the infrastructure
works industry in the following contexts:
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civil works
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rural contracting
surfacing operations
underground utilities
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 of graduate outcomes
Each tertiary education organisation (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 which may be provided for
NZCIW L2 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
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 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 graduate outcomes of this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory body or
None.
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legislative requirements)
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
Included below are mandatory conditions which have been agreed by
industry as reflecting best practice and which must be included in the
programme.
For more detailed guidelines for programme development (including
recommended unit standards), 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.
Other conditions
Attain appropriate traffic management training for the type of roads.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or
Optional
1
Must include an understanding of:
Mandatory
Apply an understanding of the
infrastructure works industry and the
specific health, safety and
environmental requirements needed to
work safely and responsibly with
others on infrastructure works sites.
Credits 16
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structure and sectors associated with
the New Zealand infrastructure works
industry, including clients, regulatory
bodies, training organisations
health, safety, and environmental care
and application of safe work practices,
including working safely at sites under
temporary traffic management
emergency response.
May include:
2
Perform basic infrastructure works
activities.
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health and safety related to specific
work contexts.
Must include:
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Optional
Mandatory
use and care of hand tools, and
maintenance of basic machinery used
for infrastructure works activities
hand spreading, and assisting with
compacting materials for infrastructure
works
following instructions and
communicating with site personnel and
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the public (as required) regarding
infrastructure works site activities
responsibilities as an employee and
team member, including accurate work
records, and accident and incident
reporting.
May include:
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Optional
additional learning in LLN to ensure
trainees are able to communicate and
keep records (which may include
measurement and calculations) to a
work standard.
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Infrastructure Works
(Level 2) with optional strands in Earthworks, Pavement Surfacing, Roads,
Rural Contracting, and Utilities [Ref: 1660].
People currently working towards any of the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements
for that qualification by 31 December 2017 or transfer to this qualification. It is important to note that the
replaced qualification is substantially different to the new qualification, and may relate to more than one
new qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016.
It is the intention of Infrastructure ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the
Infrastructure ITO.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in April 2016 to extend the last date for entry to
programmes leading to the replaced qualification to 31 December 2016.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in July 2015 to update the Other Conditions to align across
the qualification suite.
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