Introduction

Connexis are undertaking new programme development of the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Site Supervision (Level 4). We are seeking input from industry members to ensure it contains the skills and knowledge required for your learners.

Background

This work follows on from the Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council scheduled 5 yearly qualification review. The outcome of this process found that the recommended changes to the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Site Supervision (Level 4) necessitated its expiration and replacement with the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Single Site Supervision) (Level 4).

Key changes are:

· Single site was removed from the title of the qualification to enable a wider range of infrastructure industry personnel to achieve the qualification.

· Credit value of the qualification was reduced from 110 to 65 to focus on the critical skills required for infrastructure site supervision.

· Strategic purpose of the qualification was updated to strengthen the scope of practice, and to clarify the target group of learners as those who have already achieved a technical qualification in an area of specialisation.

· Graduate profile outcomes were amended to focus on the critical skills and knowledge required for infrastructure site supervision and to ensure they are fit for purpose

Initial consultation was conducted with an Industry Working Group, who endorsed the unit standards that make up the draft Connexis programme including the GPO 1 elective options, which will accommodate a wider range of work-based learning contexts and mitigate potential evidence collection challenges.

The changes between the expiring and new version of the qualification are summarised in the NZC in Single Site Supervision (Level 4) – New Qualification Comparison document.

Action required

Connexis is now seeking wider industry endorsement of the draft programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Site Supervision (Level 4) and would welcome your thoughts via the survey below.