NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 1 of 5 level of qualification: 4 credit total: 135 level 3 credits: 26 level 4 credits: 77 level 5 credits: 32 registration date: 24 July 2001 planned review date: 31 July 2005 fields, sub-fields and domains: PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Construction Trades carpentry theory concrete technology standard-setting body responsible for the qualification: Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation other standard-setting bodies whose unit standards are included in the qualification: None. 1 purpose This qualification is for people who work in the concrete construction and production industry and who wish to gain a higher technical knowledge of the concepts of concrete construction. It is a theoretical based qualification and recognises the specialist technical knowledge required by people working in the industry.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 2 of 5 This qualification could build upon the skills and knowledge gained by people who have achieved the National Certificate in Concrete Construction (Specialist) with strands in Sitework and Pre-cast Concrete [Ref: 0744], the National Certificate in Concrete Construction with strands in Sitework, and Pre-cast Concrete [Ref: 0732], or the National Certificate in Concrete Production (Ready-Mixed Concrete) [Ref: 0731], but it is not a requirement that the above qualifications be obtained before this qualification is undertaken. Candidates completing this qualification, who wish to achieve additional certification, may choose to sit the external examination for the London City and Guilds 6290 Concrete Technology qualification which requires similar knowledge. 2 regulations for the qualification 2.1 entry information for programmes of education and training assessed against the unit standards in the qualification Due to the health and safety requirements of the sites in which these trade skills are applied, people entering programmes of education and training leading to the award of this qualification must demonstrate the capacity to understand any and all requirements, instructions, and communications (oral, written and graphic), to the required industry level. This might be evidenced by Sixth Form Certificate English, credits from the Communication Skills Sub-field at level 2 or above, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills. 2.2 summary of qualification requirements This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with all the compulsory unit standards.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 3 of 5 2.3 detailed qualification requirements Compulsory All the unit standards listed below are required. FIELD: PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Sub-field: Construction Trades domain: carpentry theory 12997 Demonstrate knowledge of safe working 3 2 practices on construction sites domain: concrete technology 12020 Demonstrate knowledge of concrete materials 4 8 technology 12021 Demonstrate knowledge of concrete 3 7 construction technology 12022 Demonstrate knowledge of concrete specialist 4 7 technology 18340 Test concrete 4 10 18341 Design concrete mixes 5 12 18342 Demonstrate knowledge of concrete 4 10 production 18343 Demonstrate knowledge of joint types and 4 4 positions for concrete construction 18344 Describe and design formwork for concrete 4 12 construction 18345 Demonstrate knowledge of handling, placing 3 12 and finishing concrete 18346 Demonstrate knowledge of curing methods for 3 5 concrete construction 18347 Demonstrate knowledge of materials and construction for concrete roads and floors 4 10
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 4 of 5 18348 Demonstrate knowledge of precast and prestressed 5 12 concrete systems 18349 Demonstrate knowledge of site layout and 4 10 organisation for concrete construction 18350 Demonstrate knowledge of control procedures 5 8 for concrete production 18351 Demonstrate knowledge of concrete reinforcement 4 6 3 accreditation option Evaluation of documentation and visit by representatives of NZQA and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation. 4 certification The certificate will display the logos of NZQA and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation. 5 transition arrangements 5.1 non National Qualifications Framework transition This qualification does not replace any existing qualification so does not require a transition plan. 5.2 National Qualifications Framework transition Any version of any unit standard contained within this qualification that retains its original unit standard identification number will continue to meet the requirements of this qualification.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in 5 of 5 Comments to: Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation Qualification Revision PO Box 160 WELLINGTON by 31 July 2005 Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards. Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit standards.