Civil construction

Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each civil construction qualification.  Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan.

Qualification brochure
This gives detailed information about the qualification, including who it is for, entry requirements, and the qualification process.

Training Plan
This lists the unit standards which make up the qualification. 

Qualification brochures and Training Plans are in PDF format.  You will need Acrobat Reader to view them.  If you don’t have Acrobat Reader you can click here to download it.

How to enrol
To enrol in any of these qualifications, call 0800 486 626 to arrange for an InfraTrain regional advisor to complete a Training Plan and Training Agreement.

Click on the links below to watch short video clips about careers in civil construction
Downer EDI Works
Fulton Hogan
Tanlaw Corporation 

Training Plan

National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation – Level 3
You will gain the skills and knowledge to operate plant and equipment in the civil construction industry.

The qualification covers core skills in plant and equipment inspection, locating and identifying services, communication on civil construction sites, knowledge of quality assurance requirements, health, safety & environment, first aid and traffic management.
In addition there is a choice of four strands in Culverts and Drainage Systems, Earthworks, Road Construction and Road Maintenance.

Qualification brochure

Training Plan

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Bulk Earthmoving) – Level 3
You will gain skills and knowledge in processes, environmental issues, work safety and the legal requirements of bulk earthmoving. An elective section covers the operation of different types of civil plant used in bulk earthmoving.

Training Plan

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Forestry Earthworks) – Level 3
You will gain the skills required to operate civil machinery in a forestry environment. You will learn about constructing earthworks, and health, safety and environmental requirements in forestry.

The qualification is completed with one of the following strands - Bulldozer, Hydraulic Excavator, Motor Grader.

Training Plan

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision – Level 4
This qualification is for people with responsibility for daily on-site activities such as supervisors and foremen. 

It covers key skills which are relevant to supervisors, including health and safety, resource planning and use, quality assurance, environmental protection, measuring, record keeping, and site supervision.

Trainees can also select optional strands in supervising Civil Works and Utilities, Asphalt or Chipseal Surfacing, Road Works, Water or Wastewater, if required.

This qualification replaces the InfraTrain National Certificates in Pavement Surfacing (Single Site Supervision) and Civil Construction Supervision.

Training Plan

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision – Level 5
This qualification is designed for people who supervise or manage multiple sites or large projects. 

It covers core management skills including scheduling infrastructure works project resources, protecting health, safety and the environment, monitoring project quality assurance, and documenting infrastructure works projects.

Trainees can also select optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works or Rural Contracting, if required.

This qualification replaces the InfraTrain National Certificates in Civil Plant Management, Pavement Surfacing (Multiple Sites Supervision), and Rural Contracting (Management).

Training Plan

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