Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Bituminous Product
Manufacturing) (Level 4) with strands in Binder Manufacturing Operation,
Bituminous Mixing Operation, and Bitumen Spraying Operation
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
170
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 Product Manufacturing
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 are able to safely and independently perform tasks
using industry standards and specifications when undertaking
binder, bituminous mixes, or spraying operations, taking
responsibility for their own work and that of others.
The strands will provide tradespeople with the skills and
knowledge to produce quality bituminous product using binder
manufacturing, bituminous mixing and bitumen spraying
operations.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-
Ensure on-site health, safety, environment, and quality
assurance requirements are met as required for the range of
work undertaken by a bituminous product manufacturing
tradesperson
-
Apply appropriate methodology to bituminous product
manufacturing operations
-
Undertake bituminous product manufacturing operations
using small and large plant and equipment
-
Practice effective communication when operating as a
tradesperson within a bituminous product manufacturing
team
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Graduates of the binder manufacturing operation strand will
be able to:
- apply bituminous product manufacturing methodology, industry
standards and follow standard operating procedures when
operating a manufacturing binder plant.
Graduates of the bituminous mixes operation strand will be
able to:
- apply bituminous product manufacturing methodology, industry
standards and follow standard operating procedures when
operating a bituminous mix plant.
Graduates of the bitumen spraying operation strand will be
able to:
- apply bituminous product manufacturing methodology, industry
standards and follow standard operating procedures when
operating a bitumen distributor.
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 Product
Manufacturing with strands in Binder Manufacturing Operation,
Bituminous Mixing Operation, and Bitumen Spraying Operation
(Level 4) [Ref: 2687] will have credits towards this qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently
as bituminous product manufacturing tradespeople in the civil
infrastructure industry, specialising in either binder manufacturing
operations, bituminous mixing operations, or bitumen spraying
operations; 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 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
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the qualification may include:
-
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
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.
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.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Ensure on-site health, safety,
environment, and quality
assurance requirements are
met as required for the range
of work undertaken by a
bituminous product
manufacturing tradesperson
Credits 55
2
Apply appropriate
methodology for bituminous
product manufacturing
operations
Credits 24
Conditions
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 product manufacturing
- 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
- supply chains and the purpose and function of plant and
equipment used in bituminous product manufacturing
- plans and set-out information for bituminous product
manufacturing operations
- road construction materials and compaction techniques
3
Undertake bituminous product
manufacturing operations
using small and large plant
and equipment
Programmes must include:
- inspection, maintenance and operation of small and large plant
and equipment
Credits 40
4
Practice effective
communication as a
tradesperson within a
bituminous product
manufacturing 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 bituminous product
manufacturing operations
- clear and accurate work records and reports
- appropriate interactions with people affected by worksite
activities; including the nature and extent of works
- strategies to solve and communicate issues as they arise in the
workplace
Binder Manufacturing Operation strand
5
Apply bituminous product
manufacturing methodology,
industry standards and follow
standard operating procedures
when operating a
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Programmes must include:
- the process and plant used for binder manufacturing
- production planning requirements for binder manufacturing
- binder fundamentals
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manufacturing binder plant.
- operation of plant to manufacture binder product
Credits 40
Bituminous Mixes Operation strand
6
Apply bituminous product
manufacturing methodology,
industry standards and follow
standard operating procedures
when operating a bituminous
mix plant.
Credits 40
Programmes must include:
- the process and plant used for manufacturing bituminous mixes
- planning requirements for bituminous mixes
- design fundamentals of bituminous mixes
- operation of a bituminous mix plant
Bitumen Spraying Operation strand
7
Apply bituminous product
manufacturing methodology,
industry standards and follow
standard operating procedures
when operating a bitumen
distributor.
Credits 40
Programmes must include:
- the process and plant used for applying and producing binders
for the pavement surface
- production planning for binder spraying applications
- binder spraying fundamentals
- operation of a bitumen distributor
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.
Infrastructure ITO
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone 04 499 9144
Fax
04 499 9145
Email
qualifications@connexis.co.nz
Website
http://www.connexis.org.nz
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