Information on the National Certificate in Infrastructure works (Excavation and Reinstatement) (Level 3)

What we would like you to do:

1. Read the overview below,
2. Have a look at the list of units in the reactive maintenance and new infrastructure pipelaying package,
3. Tell us what you think using the feedback options at the bottom of the page.

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Please note consultation on this qualifications will close on Friday 24th December 2010.

  1. Overview

This qualification would be registered at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework with an estimate of 46 credits and be expected to take approximately 8 months to complete.
This qualification is a review National Certificate in Civil Works and Services (Road Opening - Trenching) with optional strands in Electricity Supply, Gas Distribution, and Water Services currently being completed by InfraTrain New Zealand.

Excavation has been included in the reactive maintenance and new infrastructure pipelaying sector qualifications but the industry has identified the need for the Excavation and Reinstatement component to be available as a standalone option hence the development of this qualification package. 

The Reactive Maintenance sector have not had a specific introductory package for individuals, this package provides this ‘first step’ while making it easy for people who have been working in other areas to transfer to this sector.

The unit standards listed below are the common package identified by the InfraTrain New Zealand Industry Advisory Group responsible for the project. The units have been considered by the combined industry advisory group for reactive maintenance and new infrastructure pipelaying sectors and feedback provided.

The core qualification has 5 compulsory units totalling 28 credits, the elective component requires a balance of 12 credits taken from the options listed.

The registered version of most units are available from the NZQA website.  Draft units have a code e.g. ER1 email us if you’d like a copies of the latest draft of these units or to be included in the consultation process for these unit standards 

2.  Excavation and Reinstatment package

Proposed Excavation & Reinstatement Compulsory = 28 credits

ID  Title  Level  Credit 
 ER1  Operate trench compaction equipment for infrastructure works  2

4
 ER2  Demonstrate knowledge of trench stability (to be developed)  3 3
 6479r  Locate and identify services on civil construction sites   3 5
 22290  Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out quality assurance requirements for infrastructure works  3 5
 23283r  Excavate, backfill and compact, and prepare for surface reinstatement  3 10
 23288r  Demonstrate knowledge of single point groundwater control for infrastructure pipelaying  3 2

Proposed Excavation & Reinstatement Elective.
A minimum of 12 credits from a total of 46+ credits

 ID  Title Level  Credit
 ER3  Shoring for excavation (trench stability - practical)  3  4
 5627  Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads  3  4
 5628  Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for low volume and Level 1 roads  5  3
 20869  Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and permits in the civil infrastructure industry  3  2 
 20870  Describe protection of health, safety and environment in the civil infrastructure industry E4  3  7
 23279  Demonstrate knowledge of excavation for infrastructure pipelaying  3  5
 23289  Operate pump systems for dewatering an infrastructure works site  3  4
 26781  Identify and liaise with people affected by activities at an infrastructure works site  4  3 

3. Tell us what you think.


Excavation & Reinstatement Feedback Form

Tell us what you think regarding the National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Excavation and Reinstatement) (Level 3) by completing the feedback form below.   (* required fields.)

Name:  *  
Name of Organisation:  *  
Contact Email:  *  
What sector/s does your company work in: *
Tick all that apply:
  New Installations  
 Water maintenance       
 Wastewater maintenance    
Would the choice of units suit your organisation:  *  Yes       No     
If no,  please say what changes you think are needed:  
Please make any general comments regarding the package here:  
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