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1 Qualification details Title New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strands in Allied Trades, Carpentry and Joinery Version 1 Qualification type Certificate Level 3 Credits NZSCED Architecture and Building > Building > Building not elsewhere classified Qualification developer Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) Next review December 2020 Approval date August 2015 Strategic purpose statement The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wider construction trades sector with work-ready people able to enter the construction trades as a labourer or an apprentice who have developed essential transferable skills and underpinning knowledge applicable to a wide range of construction-related trades. This qualification is suitable for people new to, or intending to enter, the construction trades sector. The strands recognise the knowledge and skills required of entrants to allied trades, or the carpentry or joinery trades. The allied trades include painting and decorating, roofing, interior systems and exterior plastering. Graduates will be able to work in the construction trades sector with limited supervision having gained skills and knowledge in health and safety, trade mathematics, hand tools and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry. Outcome Statement Graduate profile Graduates will be able to: Work safely and in accordance with compliance and regulatory requirements in the construction trades sector communicate effectively with colleagues and customers within the construction industry read and use specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects perform simple calculations to complete a range of familiar tasks in the construction sector. Graduates of the Allied Trades strand will also be able to: apply generic construction industry terminology and Qualification Reference 2834 Page 1 of 7

2 display job role and inter-relationship knowledge while carrying out allied trades tasks identify and correctly use hand tools and materials to complete familiar tasks in the allied trades carry out assigned project work for allied trades. Graduates of the Carpentry strand will also be able to: understand and apply specific carpentry terminology and concepts such as line, level, square and plumb when carrying out carpentry work in a project environment understand basic building technology, the properties of timber, concrete, steel and composite products, interior and exterior linings and fixings, and apply this knowledge to carpentry projects use construction and installation processes and techniques while carrying out carpentry projects carry out assigned carpentry work in a project environment. Graduates of the Joinery strand will also be able to: understand and apply specific joinery terminology when carrying out joinery work in a project environment apply knowledge of the types of timbers, panel products, fixings and hardware to joinery projects follow the sequence of machining, construction for assembling and installing joinery items while carrying out joinery projects carry out assigned joinery work in a project environment. Education pathway People undertaking this qualification may: be a school leaver have attained the Construction and Infrastructure Vocational Pathway for NCEA level 2 build on a pre-trade qualification at Level 1 or 2 have a background in an area related to the building and construction sector. The holders of this qualification may choose to continue their education towards a Level 4 qualification in carpentry, joinery or another construction-related allied trade. Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification will be able to enter employment in trades within the construction industry as a labourer or an apprentice. With additional training and/or experience they may go on to further roles in the construction industry such as carpenter, joiner, plasterer, painter or roofer. Qualification Reference 2834 Page 2 of 7

3 Qualification specifications Qualification award Evidence requirements for assuring consistency Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements The qualification may be awarded by Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) as the qualification developer, and by any education provider recognised as a programme owner, accredited under section 259 of the Education Act 1989 to deliver a programme leading to this qualification. The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will display the NZQF logo and may also include the name or logo of the qualification developer and/or other awarding body. All tertiary education organisations (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. This will involve review of evidence associated with graduates achievement of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome achievement, and areas for improvement. To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their own evidence in a high level report. Evidence may include the following: Programme statistics such as completion data and graduate destination data. Graduate portfolios at the programme level demonstrating that graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes. Evidence from internal and/or external moderation processes. Evidence that programmes continue to meet current industry needs. Feedback such as employer surveys. Any other relevant evidence as appropriate. Further information about the consistency process can be found at Achievement of all outcomes. There are no grade endorsements for this qualification. The maximum length to complete the programme will be determined by the programme owner. Qualification Reference 2834 Page 3 of 7

4 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 TEOs arranging training or delivering programmes towards this qualification must ensure that the training arranged and programmes of learning delivered are kept up-to-date with regard to amendments to, and replacements of, relevant documentation including: all relevant regulatory requirements Programmes leading to the award of the Carpentry strand of this qualification must ensure that terminology used is consistent with that used in the specifications for the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) which are published on the BCITO website. Conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes 1 Work safety and in accordance with compliance and regulatory requirements in the construction trades sector Credits 15 Conditions Programmes must include the relevant aspects of the following legislative frameworks and/or their successors: Health and Safety in Employment Act The New Zealand Building Code Licensing requirements Employment Relations Act Resource Management Act Local bylaws working at height electrical safety and compliance personal protective equipment and personal protective clothing hazard identification and management first Aid safe use of hand and power tools sourcing and gathering information for the construction trades sector including material specifications, safety data sheets, health and safety processes and procedures 2 Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers within the construction industry receiving and following instructions team work Qualification Reference 2834 Page 4 of 7

5 3 Read and use specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects 4 Perform simple calculations to complete a range of familiar tasks in the construction sector communication techniques contribution to toolbox meetings gathering and presentation of evidence of trade-related experiences self-management cultural awareness basic plan drawings such as elevations, plan view, sections, details, North compass orientation, site plans simple project specifications, including quality, materials, finishes, safety, performance requirements area, linear length, volume, angles, triangle and rectangular lengths using formulae to calculate numerical problems percentages, GST, wastage quantities for materials simple projects Allied Trades strand: 5 Apply generic construction industry terminology and display job role and interrelationship knowledge while carrying out allied trades tasks 6 Identify and correctly use hand tools and materials to complete familiar tasks in the allied trades 7 Carry out assigned project work for allied trades Credits 20 basic and relevant terminology as appropriate for the allied trade identify job roles within the allied trades sector the inter-relationship between the allied trades safe use and maintenance of basic and relevant hand tools use and description of relevant materials manufacture and assembly of construction trades items application of coatings and finishers selection of appropriate materials consenting, quality and other compliance requirements Carpentry strand: 8 Understand and apply specific carpentry terminology and concepts when carrying out carpentry work in a project core concepts: line, level, square and plumb building plans, working drawings and specifications carpentry calculations Qualification Reference 2834 Page 5 of 7

6 environment 9 Understand basic building technology, the properties of timber, concrete, steel and composite products, interior and exterior linings and fixings, and apply this knowledge to carpentry projects 10 Use construction and installation processes and techniques while carrying out carpentry projects 11 Carry out assigned carpentry work in a project environment Credits 60 materials: timber and composite products, concrete and steel, timber products, interior/exterior linings and fixings materials properties and performance construction installation and application processes: presite investigation, construction techniques, installation techniques, water proofing, construction sequence and planning, demolition water proofing, damp proofing, weather proofing the construction sequence: including: planning, demolition, pre-site investigation, construction Projects must include tasks or activities related to: preliminary work foundations and support structures frames and related structures exterior envelope interior lining and finish consenting, quality and other compliance requirements Joinery strand: 12 Understand and apply specific joinery terminology when carrying out joinery work in a project environment 13 Apply knowledge of the types of timbers, panel products, fixings and hardware to joinery projects core concepts: line, level, square and plumb materials: timber and composite products, fixings fixtures and hardware, adhesives and sealants, paints and finishes joinery component terms and use materials properties and performance joinery calculations hardwoods, softwoods, species, interior and exterior performance, treatment, timber movement panel and sheet material hardware selection, fixings and application adhesive, sealant and paint selection and application Qualification Reference 2834 Page 6 of 7

7 14 Follow the sequence of machining, construction for assembling and installing joinery items while carrying out joinery projects machine set up, use and safety sequence of material preparation and machining sequence of manufacturing, assembling and installing joinery items interpreting and using site measurements joinery drawings and specifications 15 Carry out assigned joinery work in a project environment Credits 30 Projects must include the manufacture and assembly of a range of diverse joinery products that comprise: pre-finished sheet materials; solid timber hardware and adhesive selection and use; and interior and exterior joinery items Qualification Reference 2834 Page 7 of 7