This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.

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1 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 1 of 9 National Certificate in Infrastructure Civil Engineering (Laboratory Technician) (Level 4) with strands in Aggregate, Soil, Bitumen, Concrete, Asphalt, and Field Investigation Level 4 Credits This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December Transition Arrangements This qualification has been replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Civil Engineering Laboratory (Level 4) with strands in Aggregate, Asphalt, Bitumen, Concrete, Field Investigations, and Soil [Ref: 2692]. People currently working towards achievement of this qualification may either complete its requirements or transfer their results to the replacement qualification. The last date for entry into training programmes for this qualification is 31 December For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 May 2011 December 2018 Review 2 July 2015 December 2018 Standard Setting Body PO Box 2759 Wellington 6140 Telephone qualifications@connexis.org.nz Website

2 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 2 of 9 National Certificate in Infrastructure Civil Engineering (Laboratory Technician) (Level 4) with strands in Aggregate, Soil, Bitumen, Concrete, Asphalt, and Field Investigation Level 4 Credits Purpose Target Group This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required of laboratory technicians working within a civil engineering laboratory. It is recommended that people following a career in the civil engineering laboratory industry start with this qualification. Overview The qualification structure recognises the widely varying scope of test methods used by laboratories in the civil engineering sector and provides strands to reflect areas of specialisation. Individuals may complete one or more strand depending on their personal focus and that of their workplace. Further flexibility is available through the selection of test methods within the individual standards that make up the qualification requirements. Core knowledge and skills The Core Compulsory section of the qualification recognises the ability to plan and conduct daily civil engineering laboratory work activities, operate and maintain basic civil engineering laboratory equipment, calibrate and maintain civil engineering laboratory test equipment, apply safe work practices in the workplace, undertake job safety analysis, and communicate information in the workplace. It also recognises knowledge of laboratory quality systems and civil engineering field sampling. The core elective section recognises skills in the operation and maintenance of either civil engineering laboratory pressure measurement equipment or force measurement equipment, and allows candidates to choose a standard that best meets the needs of their individual workplace or role. Elective knowledge and skills In order to complete this qualification, candidates must complete the requirements of at least one of six strands - Aggregate, Soil, Bitumen, Concrete, Asphalt, or Field Investigation. The Aggregate Strand recognises the ability to describe and complete civil engineering laboratory aggregate sampling. It also reflects the different environments (source and production) in which aggregate testing is undertaken and the different testing requirements of those environments. The standards are grouped within sets that reflect the knowledge and skills required within each environment.

3 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 3 of 9 The Soil Strand recognises the ability to describe and complete civil engineering laboratory soil sampling. It also allows recognition of the different areas of testing soil classification, soil density and soil strength. Standards are grouped within sets which reflect the knowledge and skills required within each area. Candidates should choose the set that reflects skills most suited to their particular workplace or role. The Bitumen Strand recognises the ability to describe and complete civil engineering laboratory bitumen binder sampling. It also allows recognition of the different areas of testing bitumen or modified bitumen, and testing bitumen emulsion. Candidates should choose the set that reflects skills most suited to their particular workplace or role. The Concrete Strand recognises the ability to carry out routine on fresh and hardened concrete. It also recognises knowledge of concrete materials technology and of concrete production. The Asphalt Strand recognises the ability to perform civil engineering laboratory asphalt sampling and. It also recognises knowledge of civil engineering laboratory asphalt sampling and asphalt. The Field Investigation Strand recognises the ability to perform civil engineering laboratory field investigation as well as knowledge of those. Qualification pathways and portability People who have completed this qualification may continue their learning pathway by entering a programme of study leading to the award of the National Certificate in Infrastructure Civil Engineering (Senior Laboratory Technician) (Level 5) with strands in Aggregate, Soil, Bitumen, Concrete, Asphalt, and Field Investigation [Ref: 1644]. While not laboratory focused, people who have completed this qualification or the National Certificate in Infrastructure Civil Engineering (Senior Laboratory Technician) (Level 5) with strands in Aggregate, Soil, Bitumen, Concrete, Asphalt, and Field Investigation [Ref: 1644] may continue their learning pathway by entering a programme of study leading to the award of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) [NZQF Ref: ]. This qualification includes standards registered in the Concrete Core Skills and Concrete Technology domains. These standards are also components in the National Certificate in Concrete Technology (Level 4) [Ref: 0884] and the National Certificate in Concrete Core Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 1452]. Credit Range Core Compulsory Core Elective Aggregate Strand Compulsory Elective Level 2 credits Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals Qualification with strand 87

4 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 4 of 9 Soil Strand Bitumen Strand Compulsory Elective Compulsory Elective Level 4 credits Minimum totals Qualification with strand Concrete Strand Asphalt Strand Field Investigation Strand Level 3 credits Level 4 credits Minimum totals Qualification with strand Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NZQF National Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Summary of Requirements Core Compulsory standards Core Elective A minimum of 1 standard as specified One of the following strands is required Aggregate Strand Soil Strand Bitumen Strand Concrete Strand Asphalt Strand Field Investigation Strand Detailed Requirements Core Compulsory Plan and conduct daily civil engineering laboratory work activities 3 10

5 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 5 of Operate and maintain basic civil engineering laboratory 3 10 equipment Describe civil engineering field sampling Calibrate and maintain civil engineering laboratory test equipment Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice Apply safe work practices in the workplace Undertake job safety analysis 2 4 Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications 1277 Communicate information in a specified workplace 2 3 Sciences > Science > Science - Core 8441 Describe laboratory quality systems 5 4 Core Elective A minimum of 1 standard Operate and maintain civil engineering laboratory pressure measurement equipment Operate and maintain civil engineering laboratory force measurement equipment Aggregate Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Aggregate Strand Compulsory Aggregate Strand Elective Aggregate Strand Compulsory The following standard is required Describe and complete civil engineering laboratory aggregate sampling 4 12

6 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 6 of 9 Aggregate Strand Elective Meet the requirements of 1 of the following sets Aggregate Strand Elective A Aggregate Strand Elective B Aggregate Strand Elective A Describe civil engineering laboratory aggregate source property Perform civil engineering laboratory aggregate source property 4 16 Aggregate Strand Elective B Describe civil engineering laboratory aggregate production Perform civil engineering laboratory aggregate production 4 18 Soil Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Soil Strand Compulsory Soil Strand Elective Soil Strand Compulsory The following standard is required Describe and complete civil engineering laboratory soil sampling Soil Strand Elective Meet the requirements of 1 of the following sets Soil Strand Elective A Soil Strand Elective B Soil Strand Elective C

7 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 7 of 9 Soil Strand Elective A Describe civil engineering laboratory soil classification Perform civil engineering laboratory soil classification Soil Strand Elective B Describe civil engineering laboratory soil density and compaction Perform civil engineering laboratory soil density and compaction 4 12 Soil Strand Elective C Describe civil engineering laboratory soil strength Perform civil engineering laboratory soil strength 4 12 Bitumen Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Bitumen Strand Compulsory Bitumen Strand Elective Bitumen Strand Compulsory The following standard is required Describe and complete civil engineering laboratory bituminous binder sampling Bitumen Strand Elective Meet the requirements of 1 of the following sets Bitumen Strand Elective A Bitumen Strand Elective B

8 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 8 of 9 Bitumen Strand Elective A Describe civil engineering laboratory bitumen or modified bitumen Perform civil engineering laboratory bitumen or modified bitumen Bitumen Strand Elective B Describe civil engineering laboratory bitumen emulsion Perform civil engineering laboratory bitumen emulsion 4 12 Concrete Strand Planning and Construction > Concrete > Concrete Core Skills Carry out routine on fresh concrete 3 5 Planning and Construction > Concrete > Concrete Technology Demonstrate knowledge of concrete materials technology Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Concrete Technology Test concrete Demonstrate knowledge of concrete production Asphalt Strand Describe and complete civil engineering laboratory asphalt sampling 4 5

9 NZQF NQ Ref 1643 Version 2 Page 9 of Describe civil engineering laboratory asphalt Perform civil engineering laboratory asphalt 4 15 Field Investigation Strand Describe civil engineering laboratory field investigation Perform civil engineering laboratory field investigation Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation NZQA The Skills Organisation Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited). Classification This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. DAS Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 451 Engineering and Technology > Infrastructure Civil Engineering Engineering and Related Technologies > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.