Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Bituminous Surfacing
Construction) (Level 4) with strands in Bituminous Mixes, Chipseal, and Slurry
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
160
NZSCED
030999 Engineering and Related Technologies>>Civil
Engineering>>Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified
Qualification developer
Infrastructure ITO
Next review
31 December 2020
Approval date
17 September 2015
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is targeted at those who want to achieve trade
certification status within the bituminous surfacing construction
sector.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the civil
infrastructure works industry with experienced and competent
tradespeople, capable of gaining trades certification. It leads to
partial fulfilment of the registration requirements with the Civil
Trades Certification Board (CTCB).
Graduates will be able to safely and independently perform tasks
using industry standards and specifications within their own
disciplines, taking responsibility for their own work and that of
others.
The strands provide tradespeople with the knowledge and skills
to produce quality outcomes when constructing bituminous
mixes, chipseal or slurry surfaces.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome Statement
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Ensure on-site health, safety, environment, and quality
assurance requirements are met as required for the range of
work undertaken by a bituminous surfacing construction
tradesperson
Apply appropriate methodology to bituminous surfacing
construction operations
Undertake bituminous surfacing construction operations
using small and large plant and equipment
Practice effective communication when operating as a
tradesperson within a bituminous surfacing construction
team
Graduates of the Bituminous Mixes strand will be able to:
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- apply industry standards and follow standard operating
procedures when constructing quality bituminous mix layers.
Graduates of the Chipseal strand will be able to:
- apply industry standards and follow standard operating
procedures when constructing quality chipseal.
Graduates of the Slurry strand will be able to:
- apply industry standards and follow standard operating
procedures when constructing quality slurry.
Education pathway
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in
Infrastructure Works (Level 2) [Ref: 2522], and may lead to the
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site
Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617].
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Bituminous
Surfacing Construction with strands in Bituminous Mixes,
Chipseal, and Slurry (Level 4) [Ref: 2686] will have credits
towards this qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently
as bituminous surfacing construction tradespeople in the civil
infrastructure industry specialising in bituminous mixes, chipseal,
or slurry; and, once they have met the requirements of the Civil
Trades Certification Board (CTCB), may register for trade
certification.
For more information on registration requirements, contact the
Infrastructure ITO – Connexis: askus@connexis.org.nz.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by the Infrastructure ITO, or
any organisation with an approved programme or accredited to
deliver a programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logos of the NZQF; and the
Infrastructure ITO, or the programme owner, or the accredited
provider.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) either arranging
training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the
qualification are required to participate in a consistency process
scheduled by NZQA.
Core evidence requirements for demonstrating consistency for
the qualification may include:
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internal and external moderation results relating to the
assessment of graduate outcomes
feedback and actions taken in response to feedback
programme completion data and results
any other relevant evidence.
For more information on evidence for consistency relating to this
qualification, contact the Quality Assurance team at
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info@connexis.org.nz; and refer to ‘Guidelines for assuring
national consistency of graduate outcomes for qualifications
listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework’ at
www.nzqa.govt.nz
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achievement of all of the outcomes in the graduate profile,
including the outcomes for at least one strand.
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
Candidates must hold the New Zealand Certificate in
Infrastructure Works (Level 2) [Ref: 2522], or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and experience, before enrolling on
programmes leading to this qualification.
Use and care of hand tools is a key skill requirement for this
qualification. Trainees must have either achieved US 23285 or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill.
Health, safety, environment and quality are critical in this industry
and underpin all outcomes of this qualification.
Slurry surfacing is the generic term for a mix of asphalt emulsion
binder, crushed aggregate, and stabilising filler. A development
of slurry using a polymer modified binder and selected
aggregates is known as micro-surfacing.
Appropriate traffic management training for the level of roads
must be attained.
Appropriate licences and licence endorsements must be
attained, these may include – D, W, T, R. Refer to New Zealand
Transport Agency’s latest requirements for licences and
endorsements, at www.nzta.govt.nz.
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 surfacing construction.
For more detailed guidelines for programme development
(including recommended unit standards), contact the qualification
developer at: qualifications@connexis.org.nz.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
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Conditions
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1
Ensure on-site health, safety,
environment, and quality
assurance requirements are
met as required for the range
of work undertaken by a
bituminous surfacing
construction tradesperson
Credits 50
2
Apply appropriate
methodology to bituminous
surfacing construction
operations
Credits 24
Candidates must:
- consistently meet the required health, safety and environment,
and quality requirements as indicated by relevant legislation,
regulations, rules, and Australia/New Zealand standards for
bituminous surfacing construction
- display an attitude that demonstrates awareness of risk to
themselves, others, plant and structures.
Programmes must include:
- surfacings and the context in which they are used
- materials, production plants, modified binders, and the
sampling and testing requirements for materials used for
bituminous surfacings
- the purpose and function of plant and equipment used in
bituminous surfacing construction
- plans and set-out information for bituminous surfacing
construction operations
- materials testing and compaction techniques
3
Undertake bituminous
surfacing construction
operations using small and
large plant and equipment
Programmes must include:
- inspection, maintenance and operation of small and large plant
and equipment
Credits 45
4
Practice effective
communication when
operating as a tradesperson
within a bituminous surfacing
construction team
Credits 11
Programmes must include:
- interpretation of documents (such as contract specifications,
manufacturer’s instructions, client and employer requirements,
instructions and procedures) required for civil works operations
- clear and accurate work records and reports
- appropriate interactions with people affected by worksite
activities; including the nature and extent of works
- the use of strategies to solve and communicate issues as they
arise in the workplace
Bituminous mixes strand
5
Apply industry standards and
follow standard operating
procedures when constructing
quality bituminous mix layers.
Credits 30
Programmes must include:
- design fundamentals of bituminous mixes
- equipment and processes required to construct a bituminous
mix layer
- interpretation of site paving instructions
- construction of bituminous mix layers
- sample testing for asphalt paving construction.
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Chipseal strand
6
Apply industry standards and
follow standard operating
procedures when constructing
quality chipseal.
Credits 30
Programmes must include:
- design fundamentals and treatment selection of chipseal
- equipment and processes required to construct a chipseal
- techniques required to construct a quality chipseal
- interpretation of chipseal design and treatment instructions and
the techniques required to construct a quality chipseal
- sample testing for chipseal construction
Slurry strand
7
Apply industry standards and
follow standard operating
procedures when constructing
quality slurry.
Programmes must include:
Credits 30
- techniques required to construct a quality slurry surface
- design fundamentals of slurry
- equipment and processes required to construct a slurry surface
- interpretation of paving instructions and the techniques required
to construct a quality slurry surface
- sample testing for slurry surfacing construction
Transition information
Replacement information
None
This is a new qualification and does not replace any existing qualification on the framework. However, it
is acknowledged that candidates may have undertaken, or are currently enrolled in qualifications that
include some of the outcomes of this qualification. People currently working towards any of the current
infrastructure works qualifications may either complete the requirements for that qualification or transfer
to this qualification.
It is the intention of Infrastructure ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged. Any person who
considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Infrastructure ITO.
Connexis - Infrastructure ITO
PO Box 2759
Wellington, 6140
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
04 499 9144
04 499 9145
qualifications@connexis.co.nz
http://www.connexis.org.nz
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