CIVIL AND MINING

At TPP we’re serious about education. Our tutors are all experts in their field, have excellent industry connections and are passionate about teaching. They want you to learn the skills you need to succeed. We offer a wide range of practical programmes, with a focus on vocational education and applied skills.

All TPP programmes have NZQA approval and are designed to give you a strong foundation in your chosen career.

Tai Poutini Polytechnic has campuses in Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth, Hamilton, Hokitika, Invercargill, Reefton, Wanaka and Westport, and offers industry training throughout NZ. Applying to enrol as a student at Tai Poutini Polytechnic is simple. If you require more information or wish to speak directly with a tutor please email us at study@tpp.ac.nz or call 0800 TPP INFO.

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About Tai Poutini PolytechnicProgrammes

Certificate in Civil Operations (Introductory)Certificate in Civil Quarrying and MiningNew Zealand Certificate in DrillingNational Certificate in Extractive Industries(Land Operations Using Explosives)

Entry Criteria How to ApplyContact Details

CONTENTS

ABOUT TPP TAI POUTINI POLYTECHNIC

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Get on the fast track to a new career with Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Civil and Mining programmes.

Employers across the country are lining up to take on TPP Digger School graduates – so whether you’re just starting out or want a career change, TPP offers plenty of options for your future.

More than just driving trucks and diggers, TPP Digger Schools set you up with all the practical experience, theory and industry contacts you’ll need to make it in these exciting and varied sectors. Once you set out in the industry, it’s up to you which path you decide to follow, from hands-on operations to management and even further study.

Civil Plant Operation is purely set up to train individuals for entry into the Civil Construction Industry. The Civil Construction, Quarrying and Mining programme has the same Civil Plant training but also offers training in Mining (surface extraction) and Quarrying. Enrolling in the CQM programme gives students a foot in both camps regarding choices for employment once graduated.

Get started at TPP now and go where the jobs are.

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WHAT WILL YOU STUDY ?This programme is more than just learning to drive diggers.It provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare forentry into civil construction and extractive industries.Topics are broken down into modules for easier study. These include:• safe operation of heavy machinery

including excavators, loaders,• rollers and trucks• the operation and maintenance of

small plant and equipment• the preparation and setting of civil

construction work sites including• workplace first aid certificate• training and assessment for wheels,

tracks and rollersThe programme includes credits towards several National Certificates inthe Civil Construction and Extractive areas.Successful graduates will receive the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificatein Civil Plant Operations (Introductory) and National Certificate inInfrastructure Works with a strand in Earthworks.Please refer to the following page for unit standards covered in thisqualification.

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL PLANT OPERATION

LEVEL: Level 3

CREDIT VALUE: 139 credits (Optional W,T, R licence endorsements (Level 3 – 9 credits)

DURATION: 26 weeks, full time (excludes holidays)

START DATE: March 2016 & July 2016

END DATE: September 2016 & January 2017

LOCATION: Auckland & Hamilton

2016 DOMESTIC FEE: $4,424.20*

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL COSTS TO STUDENTS:Endorsing licence for W.T.R $132Traffic control registration NZTA $46

(INTRODUCTORY)

* For a full fee breakdown, refer towww.tpp.ac.nz/fees

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Unit No Unit Standard Description Level Credit

497 Protect health and safety in the workplace 1 3

6453 Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction works 2 3

6467 Operate a plate-compactor on civil construction materials 2 4

6469 Maintain small plant & equipment on civil construction Works 1 2

6472 Carry out manual excavation for civil construction works 1 2

6475 Maintain records for civil work 2 2

6476 Read and interpret civil construction plans 2 2

6477 Hand spread materials 1 3

6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of Practice relating to

chainsaw use

2 5

16701 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement

W (wheels)

3 3

16702 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement

R (Rollers)

3 3

16703 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement

T (tracks)

3 3

17327 Communicate on civil construction sites 2 3

17328 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of earthworks 2 5

17501 Demonstrate knowledge of foundation and sub grade on civil

construction works

3 5

17599 Plan a confined space entry 4 5

18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space 3 4

19207 Enter, work in and exit a confined space in the water industry 3 5

19675 Operate a road saw 2 4

20477 Demonstrate knowledge of soil properties for earthworks 2 3

20616 Demonstrate knowledge of earthworks in relation to the environment 2 4

20867 Respond to fire incidents at a civil infrastructure worksite 3 4

20875 Demonstrate knowledge of slinging, lifting, and placing with an excavator

or loader

2 5

22283 Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New

Zealand infrastructure works industry

2 2

26551 Provide first aid for life threatening conditions 2 1

26552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to

respond to them

2 1

26720 Describe health, safety and environmental care at an infrastructure

works site

2 2

P-9991 Operate a truck on a civil construction site under supervision 2 10

P-9992 Introduction to surveying on a civil construction site 2 5

P-9993 Install a sump 3 5

P-17309 Operate a wheeled loader under supervision 2 20

P-17310 Operate an excavator under supervision 2 20

NZQA UNIT STANDARDS INCLUDED

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PROGRAMME COMPOSITIONThis full time programme is 26 weeks in length made up of:• 13 weeks tutored• 13 weeks work based training in the

civil construction industries

OUR FACILITIESAucklandTheory Venue: Pukaki Street, Mangere, AucklandPractical Venue: Pukaki Street, Mangere, Auckland

HamiltonTheory Venue: Swaps Quarry, Tautauroa Rd, CambridgePractical Venue: Swaps Quarry, Tautauroa Rd, Cambridge

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS:• National Certificate in Drain Laying.• National Certificate in Infrastructure

Pipe Laying.• National Certificate in Machine

Operations.• National Certificate in Civil

Engineering – Asset Management.• National Certificate in Water

Reticulation (Service Person).• Certificate in Introduction Mining

Skills (Surface Extraction).

CAREER PROSPECTSThis is a hands-on practical programme, designed to give the students theknowledge and skills to gain employment in the following fields:• civil construction • quarrying• open cast mining • underground mining• heavy plant operation • horizontal drilling• agricultural contracting • road building• forestry • underground services• water reticulation • earthmoving

After 25 years in the RNZAF I was ready for a change. Civil construction appealed, as I like working outside and was keen to learn how to use heavy machinery.TPP’s Certificate in Civil Plant Operation (Introductory) ticked all the boxes. I enjoyed its practical hands-on focus and got plenty of experience on different

machines, as well as learning about soils, environmental impacts, site works and so much more. It was the best move I ever made. TPP made the transition from military to civilian life easier and gave me the skills and confidence to look for work in a new area.

DANNY PASSI CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL PLANT OPERATION (INTRODUCTORY)

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“TPP’s Certificate in Civil Plant

Operation (Introductory)

ticked all the boxes.”

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY ?This programme is more than just learning to drive diggers.It provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare youfor entry into civil construction, quarrying or mining industries.Topics are broken down into modules for easier study. These include:• safe operation of heavy machinery

including excavators, loaders,• rollers and trucks• the operation and maintenance of

small plant and equipment• the preparation and setting of civil

construction work sites including• plan reading, levelling and site set-

out• demonstrating knowledge of the

geological nature of surface• extraction sites• workplace first aid certificate• training and assessment for wheels,

tracks and rollersPractical components of this programme include:• excavator training• loader training• roller training• onsite truck driving• chainsaw• road sawThe programme includes credits towards several National Certificates inthe Civil Construction and Mining areas.Successful graduates will receive the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificatein Civil, Quarrying and Mining

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL QUARRYING AND MINING LEVEL: Level 3

CREDIT VALUE: 169 credits

DURATION: 30 weeks, full time (excluding holidays)

START DATE: February 2016 & July 2016

END DATE: September 2016 & January 2017

LOCATION: Greymouth & Invercargill

2016 DOMESTIC FEES:

Greymouth: $4,511.38*

Invercargill: $4,491.38*

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL COSTS TO STUDENTS:Endorsing licence for W.T.R $132Traffic control registration NZTA $46

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* For a full fee breakdown, refer towww.tpp.ac.nz/fees

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL QUARRYING AND MINING

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Unit No Unit Standard Description Level Credit

497 Protect health and safety in the workplace 1 3

1277 Communicate information in a specified workplace 2 3

2401 Safely shut down and isolate machines and equipment 3 3

3271 Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels 2 1

3490 Complete an incident report 1 2

6453 Demonstrate knowledge of civil infrastructure works 2 3

6467 Operate a plate-compactor on civil construction materials 2 4

6469 Maintain small plant & equipment on civil construction Works 1 2

6472 Carry out manual excavation for civil construction works 1 2

6475 Maintain records for civil work 2 2

6476 Read and interpret civil construction plans 2 2

6477 Hand spread materials 1 3

6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use

2 5

8905 Construct and maintain access roads within surface extraction sites 3 3

8906 Apply water to surfaces and stockpiles at an extractive site 2 2

8922 Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage at an extractive site 2 2

15664 Demonstrate knowledge of the geological nature of surface extraction sites

3 5

16701 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement W (wheels)

3 3

16702 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement R (Rollers)

3 3

16703 Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement T (tracks)

3 3

17327 Apply communication skills on an infrastructure works site 2 3

17328 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of earthworks 2 5

17501 Demonstrate knowledge of foundation and sub grade on civil construction works

3 5

17695 Attach, lift, move and place loads using mobile plant 2 10

17696 Describe and apply basic skills and knowledge required to work at a surface extraction site

2 4

19675 Operate a road saw 2 4

20477 Demonstrate knowledge of soil properties for earthworks 2 3

20616 Demonstrate knowledge of earthworks in relation to the environment 2 4

20875 Demonstrate knowledge of slinging, lifting, and placing with an excavator or loader

2 5

22283 Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New Zealand infrastructure works industry

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23648 Demonstrate knowledge of and follow safe working practises at an extractive site

3 5

25876 Describe the effects of an extractive site on the environment and related requirements and responsibilities

3 5

26551 Provide first aid for life threatening conditions 2 1

26552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them

2 1

26720 Describe health, safety and the environmental care at an infrastructure site

2 2

P-9991 Operate a truck on a civil construction site under supervision 2 10

P-9992 Introduction to surveying on a civil construction site 2 5

P-17309 Operate a wheeled loader under supervision 2 20

P-17310 Operate an excavator under supervision 2 20

PROGRAMME COMPOSITIONThis full time programme is 30 weeks in length made up of:• 6 weeks tutored theory• 14 weeks tutored practical• 10 weeks work based training in

the civil construction and/or mining industries

WORK EXPERIENCEAs part of this programme, you will be required to spend time in the fieldworking alongside qualified professionals.

YOUR TUTORSThis programme is specific to the civil construction and mining industries;for this reason it is important that your tutors are able to combine their understanding of theory with strong practical ability.

Each of our tutors have well developed skills, demonstrating experiencein their field and are highly respected in the civil construction and miningindustries.

OUR FACILITIESThis programme will be provided in a civil construction and mining environment with the industry leaders providing access to appropriate plant and equipment for training purposes.

ONGOING TRAININGAfter successful completion of this programme graduates could enterinto a training agreement with their employer and work towards one ofthe National Certificates available in the Civil Construction and MiningIndustries.

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYSWork towards one of two National Certificates in Civil Construction and Mining

(Introductory), National Certificate inInfrastructure Works with a strand in Earthworks and National Certificate inExtractive Industries (Introductory)Please refer to the following page for unit standards covered in thisqualification.

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CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER PROSPECTSTimes have changed! There was a time when a qualification at the commencement of a career would last a lifetime. In order to achieve the mostof a career, employees today must embrace the life-time learning philosophy.

Civil construction is a vast industry with a huge number of speciality fields. This means an employee can identify the type of work, or perhaps a certain machine they would like to specialise in. This will maximise job satisfaction and ensure a secure future within the greater civil construction industry.

Civil construction is not ‘easy’ work, but most of those who work within this industry love it. It is a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of ordinary New Zealanders and pay you well for the privilege.

Some graduates have worked for a short time in New Zealand after graduation and have then travelled to countries such as Australia and Canada to work in mines or on large construction projects.

Regardless of what you would like to do in the future within the civil construction or mining industries, a civil construction programme will give you the best possible start. Any fees and time spent attending the programme will be the bestinvestment in your future that you could possibly make.

Fees paid for the Certificate in Civil Plant Operations (Introductory) or Civil Construction, Quarrying and Mining are eligible for an interest free student loan from Studylink for all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.

Many trainees also qualify for training allowances during the programme.

Studylink can be contacted onwww.studylink.govt.nz ortelephone 0800 88 99 00

CAREER PROSPECTSThis is a hands-on practical programme, designed to provide you with theknowledge and skills to gain employment in the following fields:• civil construction • quarrying• open cast mining • surface & underground mining• heavy plant operation • horizontal drilling• agricultural contracting• road building• forestry • underground services• water reticulation• earthmoving

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AVAILABLE APRIL 2016

For further information contact:

Alastair TaylorEmail: alastairt@tpp.ac.nzCell: 027 583 4113

Michele CoxEmail: michelecx@tpp.ac.nzDDI: 03 769 9488Cell: 027 246 1398

DRILLINGIf you are keen and committed we’ll give you the hands-on training that will get you the job. Drilling graduates are out there doing it! You’ll earn an industry qualification and the chance to prove yourself to an employer. Learn from tutors with 25+ years experience!

Training options include:

• Workplace health and safety

• Working in a drilling team and effectively in the drilling industry

• WTR endorsement

• Basic equipment and rig maintenance

• Job safety analysis

• First Aid

• And much more!

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WHAT WILL YOU STUDY ?This qualification provides training for people involved with the use of explosives. The unit standards cover the knowledge and use of explosives and their storage as well as the actual design and carrying out of blasting for land operations.People who successfully complete this qualification will receive the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Land Operations Using Explosives).This qualification recognises the skills of operators such as agricultural workers, seismic blasters, conservation workers, or firewood contractors who have blasting on land responsibilities.The qualification has a significant health and safety component in recognition of the hazards associated with the extractive environment and blasting responsibilities. The holder of this qualification is able to demonstrate knowledge of explosives and their properties, and can outline the legal and operational requirements of blasting for an approved handler.A graduate of the qualification is able to demonstrate skills in storing explosives, designing blasting layouts, and carrying out blasting operations for land work.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS IN THIS INDUSTRYNational Certificate in Extractive Industries (Shotfiring) with strands in Construction Blasting, Surface Extraction, Tunnelling/Underground

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE INEXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES (LAND OPERATIONS USING EXPLOSIVES)

LEVEL: Level 3

CREDIT VALUE: 55 credits

DURATION: 16 weeks, full time (3 days on-site) (excluding holidays)

START DATE: Multiple intakes per year

END DATE: Varies

LOCATION: Reefton, Raetihi and other locations by negotiation

2016 DOMESTIC FEE: $1,142.90*

* For a full fee breakdown, refer towww.tpp.ac.nz/fees

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE INEXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES (LAND OPERATIONS USING EXPLOSIVES)

Metalliferous Extraction, and Underground Coal Extraction• 17694 - Demonstrate knowledge of

explosives and their properties • 20333 - Outline the legal and

operational requirements of mining and blasting for an approved handler

• 21152 - Demonstrate knowledge of storing explosives for use in extractive industries

These units are core compulsory units for all of the above National Certificates.A typical blasting programme is set around theory lessons describing the storage, properties and handling of explosives. Trainees then go into a practical setting where blasts are planned and initiated to remove such things as rocks, stumps and split trees for firewood and clear drains and dams.

PROGRAMME STRUCTUREPrior to the on-site days there is a pre-course component which students are required to complete and bring to class on day one. There is an on-site component for 3 days. Trainees return home and complete the assessment tasks and return them for marking.

ASSESSMENTTrainees are assessed with their practical work during the on-site course and with written assessments pre and post course. They are required to complete the explosives log, recording their blasting experience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?These courses are suitable for any persons using explosives in occupation such as:• Mining• Agriculture• Firewood• Quarrying• Construction• Seismic TestingThe mining, quarrying and construction areas require further training.

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYSNational Certificate in Extractive Industries (Shotfiring) with strands in Construction Blasting, Surface Extraction, Tunnelling/ Underground Metalliferous Extraction, and Underground Coal Extraction

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‘I love driving the diggers.’

I knew I wanted to work outdoors, but it took a while for me to work out what I wanted to do. After considering different options, I signed on for TPP’s Civil Construction, Quarrying and Mining programme.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The tutors were very understanding and helpful - and I loved driving the diggers.

I now work at a goldmine loading and off-loading screens, and drive a 27-tonne digger on the job. It’s so big that I have to climb up into it. One day I’d like to get my own piece of land and run my own gold claim.

JENSA CHAPMANCERTIFICATE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION,QUARRYING AND MINING

ENTRY CRITERIA

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CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL PLANT OPERATION (INTRODUCTORY)Applicants must meet the following criteria:• Although it is not an entry requirement,

those applicants with a full Class 1 licence or applicants holding a Restricted Class 1 licence (providing a full licence can be gained within two months of the programme commencement date) are eligible to sit the Wheels, Tracks and Rollers certificate.

• Applicants must agree to adhere to Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy to remain on the programme.

• Applicants must be physically fit and able to endure the rigors of the civil construction industry and/or related fields.

• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Special Notes:• If the programme is oversubscribed

applications will be processed by licence criteria and medical fitness.

• Due to the integrated delivery of training and assessment, this certificate programme is designed for full time learners only.

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL QUARRYING AND MINING Applicants must meet the following criteria:• Applicants must hold a full Class

1 licence. At the discretion of the Programme Leader applicants holding a Restricted Class 1 licence may enrol but (must provide a full class one licence within two months of the programme commencement date).

• Applicants must be physically fit and able to endure the rigors of the civil construction/mining industry and/or related fields.

• Applicants must agree to adhere to Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy to remain on the programme.

• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Special Notes:• If the programme is oversubscribed

applications will be processed by licence criteria and medical fitness.

• Due to the integrated delivery of training and assessment, this certificate programme is designed for full time learners only.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES (LAND OPERATIONS USING EXPLOSIVES)Applicants must meet the following criteria:• Applicants must be a minimum of 18

years of age (this is an EPA requirement to handle explosives).

• Applicants must pass a “fit and proper person” NZ Police check (this is an EPA requirement to handle explosives).

• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above.

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HOW TOAPPLYCheck out our website or contact us if you have further questions about entry requirements for your chosen programme We look forward to hearing from you.

Decide on your programme

Either free phone 0800 TPP INFO (within NZ only) and ask for an application pack or click the ‘Enrol Now’ link on our website

Complete and return your enrolment form (please get in touch if you need help). We’ll assess your application and get back to you as soon as we canFor further information on awards

and scholarships please refer to our Student information brochure

Full entry criteria andselection criteria availableat www.tpp.ac.nz

The Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel any programme that does not attract a minimum number of students.

CONTACT DETAILSTPP

0800 TPP INFO(03) 769 9400

www.tpp.ac.nz/civilandmining

study@tpp.ac.nz

73-87 Tainui StreetGreymouth 7805

Private Bag 607 Greymouth 7840

THE TAI POUTINI "EDGE"Tai Poutini is nestled between the wild Tasman Sea and the

grand Southern Alps. People who live on the West Coast know what it takes to live on the edge. Confidence, skills

and a "can do, will do" attitude set them apart.

TPP graduates are out there on the edge doing it!

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!

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