This programme is designed for people working in the civil infrastructure industry, and who want to take their introductory knowledge to an intermediate level.
Graduates will be able to carry out infrastructure works operations and use specialised plant safely to required quality standards. Graduates of the optional strand in Plant Operation can safely and effectively operate plant for infrastructure works.
On completion of the programme learners can:
Learners are required to complete all compulsory unit standards listed in Modules 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Learners must also complete the following modules by selecting unit standards to meet the required total credits for each module:
Learners who complete all eight modules (97 Credits) may be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with optional strand in Plant Operations.
Learners who do not wish to complete the full programme will not require Module Eight and may exit the course on completion of Modules One to Seven (77 Credits). They may be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3).
UNIT STANDARDS
| Module | Unit Standard | Title | Credits | Level |
| Module One: Safety Risks and environmental compliance (14 COMPULSORY CREDITS REQUIRED) |
20869 | Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and work permits typical of infrastructure works sites | 3 | 3 |
| 27201 | Mitigate environmental damage caused by a containment incident | 3 | 3 | |
| 30265 | Apply health and safety assessments in a job role | 8 | 3 | |
| Module Two: Health and Safety requirements (7 ELECTIVE CREDITS REQUIRED) |
27501 | Demonstrate knowledge of protection and support systems for excavation on an infrastructure works site | 2 | 3 |
| 20866 | Work safely on an infrastructure works site | 7 | 3 | |
| 31945 | Conduct safety checks before and after plant and equipment use at an infrastructure worksite | 5 | 3 | |
| 31457 | Work around existing services for infrastructure | 5 | 3 | |
| Module Three: Quality assurance and Records (10 COMPULSORY CREDITS REQUIRED) |
27329 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply quality assurance practices to own work area in a civil infrastructure operation | 5 | 3 |
| 26784 | Maintain daily records for an infrastructure works site | 5 | 3 | |
| Module Four: Plans, Features and Services (8 COMPULSORY CREDITS REQUIRED) |
6476 | Interpret and use plans to locate features on infrastructure works sites | 3 | 3 |
| 6479 | Locate and identify services for infrastructure works | 5 | 3 | |
| Module Five: Operations and teamwork (17 ELECTIVE CREDITS REQUIRED) |
31447 | Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out civil works site operations | 14 | 3 |
| 26782 | Use measurements for infrastructure works purposes | 6 | 3 | |
| 11304 | Maintain road by repairing chip sealed surfaces | 3 | 3 | |
| 6483 | Install pipe culverts and structures on road construction works | 15 | 3 | |
| 9681 | Contribute within and team or group which has an objective | 3 | 3 | |
| 31245 | Plan for and lift, move, and place loads using mobile plant, in infrastructure works environments | 5 | 3 | |
| Module Six: Soils, Aggregates, Materials and Transport (11 COMPULSORY CREDITS REQUIRED) |
31446 | Demonstrate knowledge of materials used for infrastructure works | 3 | 3 |
| 31445 | Demonstrate knowledge of soils, and aggregates, and compaction, for infrastructure works | 6 | 3 | |
| 28715 | Load, secure, and transport infrastructure works materials, small plant, and equipment | 2 | 3 | |
| Module Seven: Small Plant and Machinery (10 COMPULSORY CREDITS REQUIRED) |
31448 | Operate and maintain small plant for infrastructure works | 10 | 3 |
| Module Eight: Infrastructure Plant (20 ELECTIVE CREDITS REQUIRED) |
17309 (Elective) |
Operate a wheeled loader on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 |
| 17310 (Elective) |
Operate a hydraulic excavator on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 17314 (Elective) |
Operate a motor scraper on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 17315 (Elective) |
Operate a self-propelled roller on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 17316 (Elective) |
Operate a bulldozer on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 17317 (Elective) |
Operate an articulated dump truck on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 20484 (Elective) |
Operate a drill rig for horizontal directional drilling | 20 | 3 | |
| 31455 (Elective) |
Operate a motor grader on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 | |
| 31456 (Elective) |
Operate a road mill or reclaimer stabilizer on infrastructure works sites | 20 | 3 |
Applicants must:
Suitability to enrol will be established through an interview with VHNZ prior to offer of place.
This programme is delivered over 30 weeks (35 hours per week) by a combination of face-to-face training, extensive work experience, and some self-directed study.
On completion of this qualification trainees may be employed as operators in a broad range of sectors within the infrastructure works industry in the following contexts:
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Level 2) offered by VHNZ, and can lead to Level 4 qualifications in the infrastructure industry, such as:
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Vertical Horizonz New Zealand Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Act.
This programme requires evidence of 300 hours work-based learning. Learners, employers and VHNZ will be required to agree on the learning content to be delivered and sign a training agreement specifying:
These will be discussed in full prior to enrolment.
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 15
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