0761 National Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management ...
National Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management (Level 6)
|Level |6 |
|Credits |151 |
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management (Level 6) [Ref: 3180]
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016. The last date for assessment of this qualification is 31 December 2018 when the qualification will be discontinued.
Candidates currently working towards this qualification may either complete the requirements by 31 December 2018, or transfer to the replacement New Zealand qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contained standards that had expired or been replaced by other standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring or replaced standards – see table below.
|Credit for |Exempt from |
|17298, 17301 |27472 |
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
|Process |Version |Date |Last Date for Assessment |
|Registration |1 |August 2000 |December 2009 |
|Review |2 |May 2007 |December 2011 |
|Review |3 |January 2010 |December 2018 |
|Review |4 |February 2016 |December 2018 |
Standard Setting Body
Infrastructure ITO (Connexis)
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone 04 499 9144
Email qualifications@.nz
National Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management (Level 6)
|Level |6 |
|Credits |154 |
Purpose
This national diploma recognises the knowledge and skills of a competent infrastructure asset manager at a tactical level and may lead to the National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Strategic) (Level 7) [Ref: 0762].
This diploma is regarded by the National Asset Management Steering Group (NAMS) as a benchmark for professional recognition. NAMS is the organisation that has been established by the industry in New Zealand with the role of leading, defining, and assisting to implement best practice for sustainable asset management.
People completing this diploma are able, for infrastructure asset management, to: understand and apply relevant regulatory process and accountability requirements; demonstrate knowledge and skills in developing levels of service, information management, financial analysis, demand management analysis, risk management, and optimised decision-making; develop, implement, and review an asset management plan; work professionally and apply professional body rules and ethics; develop strategies for positive work relationships; develop, implement, and evaluate work team plans; form and manage contracts; and write analytical reports.
The elective section provides for the demonstration of: group or team leadership towards an objective or objectives; knowledge of group process; introductory knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand legal system; or manage tendering for an infrastructure asset.
Special Notes
Definitions
Infrastructure asset management is the combination of management, financial, economic, engineering, and other practices applied to infrastructure assets with the objective of providing the required levels of service in the most cost-effective and sustainable manner.
Infrastructure assets typically refer, but are not limited, to asset groups such as roads and bridges, airports, railways, ports, parks and recreation facilities, water supply systems, stormwater systems, wastewater systems, flood and land drainage systems, solid waste management, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure buildings and facilities.
Credit Range
| |Compulsory |Elective |
|Level 3 credits |- |0-3 |
|Level 4 credits |11 |0-5 |
|Level 5 credits |31 |0-10 |
|Level 6 credits |102 |0-2 |
|Minimum totals |144 |10 |
Requirements for Award of Qualification
|Award of NQF Qualifications |
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|Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. |
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|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 in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at |
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|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
• Compulsory standards
• Elective – A minimum of 10 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and Coordination
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|1987 |Develop strategies to establish and maintain positive workplace relationships |4 |5 |
|15190 |Develop, implement, and evaluate work team plans |4 |6 |
Engineering and Technology > Engineering – Generic Engineering
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|27472 |Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour as an engineering technician |6 |15 |
Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Infrastructure Asset Management
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|11429 |Develop, implement, and review an infrastructure asset management plan |6 |30 |
|17305 |Use optimised decision-making process for infrastructure asset management |6 |15 |
|17308 |Conduct risk management in an infrastructure asset management context |6 |15 |
|23589 |Explain process, and develop and measure levels of service, for infrastructure assets |5 |10 |
|23590 |Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure asset information management |6 |10 |
|23591 |Demonstrate knowledge of financial and economic analysis for infrastructure asset |6 |15 |
| |management | | |
|23592 |Undertake demand management analysis for infrastructure assets |5 |10 |
|26155 |Form and manage a contract for an infrastructure asset |6 |8 |
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|9685 |Write an analytical report |5 |5 |
Elective
A minimum of 10 credits
Business > Public Sector Services > Public Sector Core Skills
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|14949 |Demonstrate introductory knowledge and understanding of New Zealand law |3 |3 |
Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > Infrastructure Asset Management
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|26156 |Manage tendering for an infrastructure asset |6 |2 |
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
|ID |Title |Level |Credit |
|9691 |Demonstrate knowledge of group processes |5 |5 |
|21335 |Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s) |4 |5 |
|21336 |Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s) with some complexity |5 |5 |
Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following review.
Changes to structure and content
1. Compulsory standard 23593 was replaced by 26155 in the compulsory section and 26156 in the elective selection.
2. The credit value of the compulsory section was decreased from 101 to 99.
3. The credit value of the elective section was increased from 8 to 10.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People currently working towards version 2 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer their results to this version of the qualification.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards.
|Credit for |Exempt from |
|9674, 9675, 9676, 17497 |21335 |
|9674, 9675, 9676, 17498 |21336 |
|17303, 17304 |23590 |
|23593 |26155, 26156 |
It is the intention of InfraTrain that no existing candidate should be disadvantaged by the changes to this qualification. Any person who considers they were disadvantaged may appeal to InfraTrain New Zealand at the address below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 2 was issued following a review. Changes to structure and content included: the title and the NQF classification were changed; total credits were increased from 146 to 151; the purpose statement was updated; definitions of key terms added to special notes; standards 7458, 7462, 8493, 8496, 9738, 11633, 17296, 17303, 17304, 17306, and 17307 were removed; an elective section was added; and standards 1987, 9685, 15190, 23589, 23590, 23591, 23592, and 23593 were added to the compulsory section. An appendix was added outlining a recommended learning pathway within the diploma.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
Learning State (trading name of the Public Sector Training Organisation)
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, InfraTrain New Zealand and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
|DAS Classification |NZSCED |
|Code |Description |Code |Description |
|2037 |Engineering and Technology > Civil Engineering > |030999 |Engineering and Related Technologies > Civil |
| |Infrastructure Asset Management | |Engineering > Civil Engineering not elsewhere |
| | | |classified |
|Quality Management Systems |
|Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from |
|assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the |
|moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated |
|Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard. |
Recommended Learning Pathway within this Diploma
Although there are no standards with prerequisites in the diploma, a recommended learning pathway towards standard 11429 is shown in the diagram below. Other standards listed in the diploma are not shown below and may be covered in any order or arrangement.
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