New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with optional strand in Plant Operation
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Programme Aims and Objectives
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure industry with people who have relevant knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of infrastructure works processes. It is the cornerstone qualification for those graduates wanting to move into an infrastructure career pathway.
Graduates of this qualification are able to work safely in a range of infrastructure works contexts with limited supervision.
This is a 75-credit qualification delivered as a part-time programme to enable students to learn while they are working.
Please note: NZIHT does not offer the 20 credits for the optional strand in plant operation as part of this qualification.
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply safe work practices and comply with environmental requirements on an infrastructure works site
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Apply quality and industry best practice principles for infrastructure works
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Apply work processes to carry out infrastructure works operations
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Inspect, operate and maintain small plant for infrastructure works.
This qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) [Ref: 2522], and can lead to level four qualifications in the infrastructure works industry.
Entry Criteria
Applicants must be working in the infrastructure works industries.
Academic achievement
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
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National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
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New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
or
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NCEA Level 1 Literacy requirements
Life skills/work experience
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria may be admitted to the programme of study if they are able to demonstrate:
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Equivalent knowledge
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Equivalent knowledge/capability by the testimony of an employer
Programme Length
This programme is equivalent to approximately 12 months of part-time study.
Programme Delivery Format
The New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with optional strand in Plant Operation is delivered over a 12 month period via block courses, workbooks and self-directed learning within the work place.
This 75-credit qualification is a part-time programme delivered in seven block courses. Students are required to attend all in-class training and complete all assessment work books to achieve this qualification. Work books are completed in the student's own time while on their own worksites. Books are then returned to NZIHT for assessors to mark.
Compulsory block courses are:
BLOCK ONE : Safe Work Practices
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training
20869 Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and work permits typical of infrastructure works sites
27201 Mitigate environmental damage caused by a contamination incident
30265 Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
BLOCK TWO : Protection & Services
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training
27501 Demonstrate knowledge of protection and support systems for excavation on an infrastructure work site
6479 Locate and identify services for infrastructure works
6476 Interpret and use plans to locate features on infrastructure works sites
BLOCK THREE: Quality Assurance and Records
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training followed by self-directed study
27329 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply quality assurance practices to own work area in an infrastructure works operation
26784 Maintain daily records for an infrastructure works site
BLOCK FOUR: Soil, Materials and Asbestos
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training followed by self-directed study
31445 Demonstrate knowledge of soils and aggregates, and compaction, for infrastructure works
31446 Demonstrate knowledge of materials used for infrastructure works
30596 Demonstrate knowledge of asbestos and safety measures for asbestos-related work
BLOCK FIVE: Safe Handling and Loads
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training followed by self-directed study
17459 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace
28715 Load, secure, and transport infrastructure works materials, small plant, and equipment
9681 Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
BLOCK SIX: Operate and Maintain Small Plant
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training followed by self-directed study
31448 Operate and maintain small plant for infrastructure works
BLOCK SEVEN: Site Operations
Attend TWO (2) days off-job (classroom) training followed by self-directed study
314478 Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out civil works site operations
Programme Fee
Free for NZ Citizens and NZ Permanent Residents.
(Applicant must supply a verified copy of either their NZ Passport, NZ Birth Certificate or NZ Residency Visa)
$3,000 + GST for applicants on a Work Visa.
(Applicant must supply a verified copy of their NZ Work Visa)
How to Enrol
You can simply request an enrolment pack from the Programme Manager at NZIHT:
Jan Kivell - jan@nziht.co.nz or 06 759 7065 ext 3708
A verified copy of either your NZ Passport or NZ Birth Certificate MUST be supplied with your completed enrolment form to be eligible for free training.
Or a verified copy of your Work Visa MUST be supplied with your completed enrolment form if you do not meet the free entry criteria.
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