Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site Supervision) (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
85
NZSCED
030999
Engineering and Related Technologies > Civil Engineering > Civil
Engineering not elsewhere classified
DAS classification
2197
Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works >
Infrastructure Works Supervision
Qualification developer
Infrastructure ITO
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
February 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure
works industry with people who have the knowledge, skills, and
experience to effectively supervise day-to-day activities on
infrastructure works sites. The role of an infrastructure works site
supervisor is critical. This person uses strong people
management, organisational skills and technical knowledge and
skills to ensure that all tasks on site are completed safely and to
contract specifications.
Graduates of this qualification will be capable of implementing
contract specifications on a range of dynamic and variable
infrastructure works sites.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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supervise the implementation of health, safety and
environment procedures on an infrastructure work site

lead a team, and plan, coordinate and monitor work, and
resources required for infrastructure works

execute contract requirements

implement quality assurance and industry best practice.
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Civil
Works (Level 4) with strands Earthworks, Road Construction,
Concrete (non-structural), and Road Maintenance [Ref: 2688],
New Zealand Certificate in Pipe Installations (Level 4) with
strands in Trenched, and Trenchless [Ref: 2694], New Zealand
Certificate in Utilities Maintenance (Level 4) with strands in
Water, and Wastewater and Stormwater [Ref: 2695], New
Zealand Certificate in Bituminous Product Manufacturing (Level
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4) with strands in Binder Manufacturing Operation, Bituminous
Mixes Operation, and Bitumen Spraying Operation [Ref: 2687],
New Zealand Certificate in Bituminous Surfacing Construction
(Level 4) with strands in Bituminous Mixes, Chipseal, and Slurry
[Ref: 2687], and may form part of the rural contracting pathway.
Upon completion of this qualification, graduates may wish to
progress onto the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure
Works (Projects) (Level 5) [Ref: 2619], and/or the New Zealand
Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Contract Management) (Level
5) [Ref: 2618] qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the
Infrastructure Works industry in the following contexts:

civil works

surfacing

underground utilities

rural contracting.
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
managing 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 may be provided for NZCIW(SS)
L5 consistency reviews:

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.
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Programme completion data and course results.
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Post graduate surveys (which must include survey of
graduates and employers).
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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
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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.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
It is recommended that those entering this qualification possess
the knowledge and skills required to work in, or are currently
working in, the infrastructure works industry.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
Included below are mandatory conditions (must include) which
have been agreed by industry to reflect best practice and must
be included in the programme. Further optional conditions (may
include) have been included to further assist in fulfilling the
requirements of the graduate profile outcomes.
For more detailed guidelines for programme development
(including recommended and mandatory 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 for bituminous product manufacturing.
Other conditions
Programmes leading to the award of this qualification must
include traffic management training.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or
Optional
1
Must include:
implementing hazard controls; monitoring and

enforcing worksite health and safety; and
assisting with a worksite accident
investigation.
responding to an emergency situation on
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site.
Mandatory
Supervise the implementation
of health, safety and
environment procedures on an
infrastructure works site.
Credits 14
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2
May include:
locating and identifying services.

Optional
Lead a team, and plan,
coordinate and monitor work,
and resources required for
infrastructure works.
Must include:
Mandatory

supervising staff, day to-day activities and the
delivery of training on an infrastructure works
site
Credits 46

identifying and liaising with people affected by
activities at an infrastructure works site

determining, issuing, and monitoring
resources (including staff) for daily activities;
and organising the supply and storage of
materials for an infrastructure works site

applying industry calculations.
May include:



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3
Execute contract
requirements.
Credits 10
4
Implement quality assurance
and industry best practice.
Optional
supervising subcontractors
carrying out notifiable work and permit
requirements
preparing for the verification process;
verifying trainee’s evidence; and completing
the verification process
managing interpersonal conflict.
Must include:
interpreting the requirements of contract

documents to ensure that contract
specifications are executed on site.
Mandatory
Must include:
Mandatory

an understanding of quality assurance
requirements, and monitoring and recording
quality assurance on an infrastructure works
site

confirming site records; collecting and
verifying administrative records for an
infrastructure works site, and documenting
variations for infrastructure works.
Credits 15
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Infrastructure Works
Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing,
Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and Wastewater (Level 4)
[Ref:1658]
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016.
The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is December 2018, at which time it will be
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designated as discontinued.
People currently working towards the replaced qualification may either complete the requirements for that
qualification by 31 December 2018 or transfer to this qualification. However, there are substantial
differences between the new and replaced qualification, and it is recommended that candidates complete
the qualification in which they are enrolled.
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.
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