Utilities

 

Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each 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.



Utilities qualifications

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Infrastructure Pipelaying) - Level 3
This qualification covers the installation of new infrastructure pipes, fittings and associated structures
for sanitary sewage, stormwater, potable water, gas and cable ducting.

An optional strand in gas distribution pipelaying is available for pipelayers who wish to meet the New Zealand Gas Industry's Gas Distribution and Gas Measurement System Certificate of Competence
required for the Work Type: Construction of Mains and Services.

Qualification brochure

Training Plan


National Certificate in Road Opening (Trenching) - Level 1 or 2

 

This National Certificate recognises the knowledge and skills required for working safely and co-operatively at road opening operations for service trenches. This involves opening the surface,
excavating and, once service operations have been completed, backfilling and compacting. The
optional strands represent knowledge and skills for safely and competently carrying out required
work in trenches for electricity supply, gas distribution, and water services.

Training Plan

 

 

National Certificate in Road Opening (Site Co-ordination) - Level 3

 

This qualification covers a wide range of practical skills relevant to road opening including notifying the public of operations, liaising with relevant parties, ensuring safe temporary traffic management at the
site, leading and supervising personnel, ensuring legal standards are met and correct procedures, methods and materials are used.  Optional strands in electricity supply, gas distribution, and
water services are also available.

Training Plan 

 

 

National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Service Person) - Level 3

 

This National Certificate is designed for contractors working as a service person in water 
reticulation. It covers water and other reticulated services, trenching and trenchless pipe installation,
laying of PVC pipes, working in and exiting a confined space.  Civil plant operation, civil construction
works and occupational health and safety is also covered.

Training Plan



National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) - Level 4
This qualification recognises the skills required to work in a supervisory role including allocation of
plant, equipment and vehicles to projects, supervision of activities on multiple sites, location and identification of services, and preparation and maintenance of records.  This includes trenching
and trench layout and pipe jointing systems for water reticulation, water reticulation asset management, asset risk and asset maintenance.  The qualification is completed with either a water or wastewater
strand.

Training Plan



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