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1 Qualification details Title New Zealand Certificate in Utilities Maintenance (Level 4) with strands in Water, and Wastewater and Stormwater Version 1 Qualification type Certificate Level 4 Credits 95 NZSCED Engineering and Related Technologies > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified DAS classification 2194 Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Works > Infrastructure Works Utilities Qualification developers Infrastructure ITO and Primary ITO Next review December 2019 Approval date February 2015 Strategic purpose statement Communities and the environment benefit from a safe and well maintained infrastructure. This qualification is designed to provide the infrastructure works industry with people who have the practical skills, knowledge and aptitude to maintain New Zealand s water, wastewater and stormwater utilities systems and safely and efficiently respond to failures. Graduates of this qualification will be capable of working with limited supervision in a variety of work contexts. Outcome Statement Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: communicate and maintain safety on the worksite and for the community apply knowledge of the maintenance and installation of pipes, fittings and structures using industry standards and specifications. Graduates with the Water strand will also be able to: identify and repair water reticulation faults within the underground utility network, including scheduled and reactive works apply knowledge of pumping and water systems. Graduates with the Wastewater and Stormwater strand will also be able to: identify and repair wastewater reticulation faults within the underground utility network, including scheduled and reactive works Qualification Reference 2695 Page 1 of 7

2 apply knowledge of pumping, waste water and stormwater systems apply knowledge of the composition of wastewater, and unblock, clean and maintain wastewater systems and pump stations. Education pathway Employment pathway This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], and the New Zealand Certificate in Plant and Equipment (Level 3) [Ref: 2521]. It can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Trades (Utilities maintenance) (Level 4) with strands in Water, and Stormwater and Wastewater [Ref: 2967] and the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Site Supervision) (Level 4) [Ref: 2617]. Graduates of this qualification will likely be employed in the infrastructure works industry where the focus is on the installation and maintenance of underground water services. This work can be undertaken in the context of a variety of stakeholders i.e. municipal/local authority contracts, government agencies, water utility network owners and private developments (such as subdivisions). Likely contexts of work would be: Planned and reactive maintenance work Maintenance of existing water, wastewater and stormwater. Qualification specifications Qualification award Evidence requirements for assuring consistency This qualification will be awarded by the accredited organisation with whom the graduate has been enrolled. The certificate will display the logos of the NZQF and the accredited organisation. Each TEO is responsible for deciding what specific evidence it will provide to demonstrate how well its graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes at the appropriate threshold. The following is core evidence which may be provided for NZCCW L4 consistency reviews: Internal and external moderation processes and results relating to the assessment of graduate outcomes Feedback and actions taken by the TEO in response to feedback Programme completion data and course results Post graduate surveys (which must include survey of graduates and employers) Any other relevant evidence For more information on evidence for consistency relating to this Qualification Reference 2695 Page 2 of 7

3 qualification, contact the Quality Assurance team at and refer to Guidelines for approval of New Zealand qualifications for listing on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Entry requirements (including prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements) TEOs delivering programmes that lead to the award of this qualification may transfer credit and recognise prior learning in accordance with their own recognition policies and procedures. Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this qualification. Recognition of current competence (RCC) acknowledges the skills and knowledge from work and experience, or from courses of study undertaken. Assessment of RCC may be conducted by an assessor appointed by Infrastructure ITO, or by an organisation with consent to assess. Achievement of all core components of this qualification, and one of the two strands. There are no grade endorsements for this qualification. It is recommended that people achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 2523], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience, before attempting this qualification. Qualification conditions Overarching conditions relating to the qualification Conditions for programme structure Conditions for programme context Included below are mandatory conditions (must include) which have been agreed by industry to reflect best practice and must be included in the programme. Further optional conditions (may include) have been included to further assist in fulfilling the requirements of the graduate profile outcomes. For more detailed guidelines for programme development (including recommended and mandatory unit standards), contact the qualification developer(s) at: or 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. This qualification includes the skills and knowledge required for the maintenance of utility owned assets; it does not include works covered by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act Utilities maintenance for the purposes of this qualification therefore generally excludes work inside the private property boundary. Qualification Reference 2695 Page 3 of 7

4 Other conditions A minimum of TC Level 1 must be attained and candidates must attend confined spaces and pathogens training. Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes Conditions or Optional 1 Communicate and maintain safety on the worksite and for the community. Credits 30 Working safely in the utilities environment is critical to ensure the safety of people, infrastructure and the environment. planning, entering and working in a confined space knowledge of pathogens, diseases, and their controls in the water industry testing for gas and related hazards, and interpreting and responding to gas test results communicating and liaising with the general public and others affected by worksite activities; communication must include the nature and extent of works. May include: HSE requirements, and working safely around people, plant and equipment and structures working safely at heights problem solving skills notifiable works and permits. Optional 2 Apply knowledge of the maintenance and installation of pipes, fittings and structures using industry standards and specifications. Credits 40 interpretation of infrastructure plans and set-out information determining the line and level of existing pipes and structures and reinstating nonaligned pipes or structures to the correct line and level water supply mains materials and fittings, and the causes and prevention of pipe failure quality assurance requirements for infrastructure works activities protection and support systems used in excavation. May include: position of services, and procedures for Optional Qualification Reference 2695 Page 4 of 7

5 managing and reporting damage to services placing and removing protection and support systems for excavation excavating, backfilling and compacting, and preparing for surface reinstatement applied knowledge of equipment and operations for jointing polyethylene pipe electro fusion, and butt fusion jointing on polyethylene pipe installing a thrust block, anti- scour pad or anchor block process of making and placing concrete slinging and lifting loads using mobile plant cleaning and disinfecting of water reticulation systems procedures for CCTV survey, and preparing and setting up CCTV single-point groundwater control pump systems for dewatering bypass pumping and the installing, commissioning, and decommissioning of bypasses for pipe installations. Water Strand 3 Identify and repair water reticulation faults within the underground utility network, including scheduled and reactive works Credits 13 4 Apply knowledge of pumping and water systems. Credits 12 rehabilitation and replacement of existing water pipe lines cleaning and disinfection of water reticulation systems servicing, cleaning, disinfecting, and restoring reservoirs or reticulation mains. May include: water supply mains materials and fittings, and causes and prevention of pipe failure water quality monitoring and preventative measures in water supply reticulation water supply and reticulation systems shutting down and re-commissioning a drinking water supply preparing for and installing fittings, charging up a pipe line, checking for leaks and operation. hydraulics, pressure and backflow prevention Optional Qualification Reference 2695 Page 5 of 7

6 leak detection and leak detection programmes pressure zones and backflow prevention in water reticulation pumps used in water reticulation. Wastewater and Stormwater Strand 5 Identify and repair wastewater reticulation faults within the underground utility network including scheduled and reactive works. Credits 10 blockage clearance and wastewater maintenance carrying out wastewater pipe unblocking and chamber maintenance wastewater systems and materials, and causes and prevention of pipe failure sewer cleaning, blockage removal, overflow management and clean-up. 6 Apply knowledge of pumping, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Credits 8 systems include - hydraulics, pressure and backflow prevention stormwater and drainage systems and their components flows in wastewater and flow measurement techniques. 7 Apply knowledge of the composition of wastewater and unblock, clean and maintain wastewater systems and pump stations. Credits 7 - rehabilitation and replacement of existing wastewater pipe lines - cleaning, performing routine maintenance, and reporting on the condition of pump stations. Qualification Reference 2695 Page 6 of 7

7 Transition information Replacement information This qualification [Ref: 2695] and the New Zealand Certificate in Pipe Installations (Level 4) with strands in Trenched, and Trenchless [Ref: 2694] replace the: National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Infrastructure Pipelaying Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 1282] New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Excavation and Reinstatement (Level 3) [Ref: 1708] National Certificate in Civil Construction Works (Horizontal Directional Drilling) (Level 3) [Ref:1480] National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Planned and Reactive Maintenance Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 0962] National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1259] National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing, Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and Wastewater (Level 4) [Ref: 1658]. People currently working towards the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements for that qualification by 31 December 2018 or transfer to this qualification or [Ref: 2694]. It is important to note that the replaced qualifications are substantially different to the new qualifications, and may be represented in more than one qualification. The last date for entry into programmes leading to replaced qualifications National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Planned and Reactive Maintenance Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 0962] and the National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1259] and the National Certificate in Civil Construction Works (Horizontal Directional Drilling) (Level 3) [Ref:1480] is 31 December The last date for entry into programmes leading to all the other replaced qualifications is 31 December It is the intention of the Infrastructure ITO and Primary ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Infrastructure ITO and/or Primary ITO. Republication information Version 1 of this qualification was republished in April 2016 to extend the last date of enrolment into programmes leading to the National Certificate in Civil Construction Works (Horizontal Directional Drilling) (Level 3) [Ref:1480] from 31 December 2015 to 31 December Version 1 of this qualification was republished in December 2015 to extend the last date of enrolment into programmes leading to the National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Planned and Reactive Maintenance Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 0962] and the National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1259] from 31 December 2015 to 31 December Version 1 of this qualification was republished in October 2015 to update the Education Pathway. Qualification Reference 2695 Page 7 of 7