Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Contract Management)
(Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
5
Credits
45
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
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 attained sufficient
knowledge and practical skills to effectively interpret and manage
infrastructure works contract documents.
This qualification is suitable for people who have elected to
progress into a contract management role within the
infrastructure works industry and can apply their skills and
knowledge across a diverse range of sectors, including:
Agricultural Contracting, Civil Laboratories, Civil Works,
Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, and Utilities.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

carry out contract estimating, tendering and other
contractual procedures

interpret and manage infrastructure works contracts.
Education pathway
This is a standalone qualification for those focussing solely on
managing contracts within the infrastructure works industry.
However, this qualification may build on the New Zealand
Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site Supervision) (Level 4)
[Ref: 2617].
For those who want to manage infrastructure works projects, the
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Projects) (Level
5) [Ref: 2619] is recommended.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed as
contract managers in a variety of sectors within the infrastructure
works industry.
Qualification Reference 2618
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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 NZCCM
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.

Programme completion data and course results.

Post graduate surveys (which must include survey of
graduates and employers).

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 core components of this qualification.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
None
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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.
The following New Zealand Standards are applicable:
Construction Contracts Act 2002; Construction Contracts
Regulations 2003; and the current version of NZS 3910
Conditions of Contract for building and civil engineering
construction; available from http://www.standards.co.nz.
Other conditions
None
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
1
Carry out contract estimating,
tendering and other
contractual procedures.
Candidates must be able to:
Mandatory

recommend a bid/no bid decision for an
infrastructure works contract;
Credits 15

perform estimating for an infrastructure
works contract;

prepare and submit a tender

complete the requirements for a preferred
infrastructure works contract tender.
2
Interpret and manage
infrastructure works contracts.
Candidates must be able to:

understand the types of contracts used for
infrastructure works

interpret the components of contract
documents and identify the information
required to deliver on a contract

understand relationship management
pertaining to the contract

apply knowledge of bid methodology and
cost structure to contract planning

develop, monitor and report on the progress
of the contract (including schedules,
financials, KPIs, risk monitoring, engaging in
box meetings)

negotiate and manage a subcontractor
Credits 30
Qualification Reference 2618
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agreement

communicate with clients on contract
management matters

produce close out documentation.
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Infrastructure Works
(Contract Management) (Level 5) [Ref. 1653]
The last date for entry into training programmes for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2015.
The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is December 2017, at which time it will be
designated as discontinued.
People currently working towards achievement of Ref: 1653 may either complete the requirements for
that qualification by December 2017 or transfer to this qualification.
It is the intention of the 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.
Qualification Reference 2618
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