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NZQF NQ Ref 1444 Version 3 of 8

Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813

© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015

National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4) Level 4

Credits 131 This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2019. Transition Arrangements This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Hydrographic Surveying (Level 4) [Ref: 2958] The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016. Changes to structure and content

• Unit standards 26551 and 26552 were replaced by units 6400, 6401 and 6402. • The overall credit value for the qualification increased from 129 to 131.

People currently working towards achievement of the replaced qualification may either complete the requirements for that qualification or transfer their results to the replacement qualification. However, as there are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualification and therefore any transition will be complex; it is recommended that candidates complete the qualification in which they are enrolled. For assistance please contact the Infrastructure ITO at the contact details given below. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. This qualification contains unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402 which have replaced expiring unit standards 26511 and 26552. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring unit standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards. Credit for Exempt from

26511, 26552 6400, 6401 and 6402

26552 6401

26551 6402




NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 September 2008 December 2019 Revision 2 July 2011 December 2019 Review 3 November 2015 December 2019 Standard Setting Body Infrastructure ITO (Connexis) PO Box 2759 Wellington 6140 Telephone 04 499 9144 Email [email protected] Website www.connexis.org.nz/




National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4) Level 4

Credits 131 Purpose This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge required by the Royal New Zealand Navy for naval ratings, and by the surveying profession for survey assistants working in a hydrographic context. It is designed for people who use inshore craft and may also work from coastal survey vessels crewed by others. The holder of this qualification is able to apply mathematical, communication, and practical surveying skills for hydrographic surveying under the supervision of a professional surveyor. All the standards are compulsory. This qualification recognises skills in hydrographic surveying measurement and operations, including bathymetric surveys; core knowledge and skills in maritime safety in a hydrographic surveying context; and complementary skills in first aid and basic computing. This certificate shares some standards with the National Certificate in Maritime (Commercial Coastal Watchkeeping) [Ref: 0522]. This qualification does not lead on to any other current NZQF National Qualification. Replacement Information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 5) [Ref: 0463]. Special Notes Candidates who hold standards 8762 and 8778 as a result of assessment within a hydrographic context may apply for recognition of current competence for standards 23866 and 23867 respectively. Applications for recognition of current competency, supported by appropriate documentation, should be made to InfraTrain NZ Ltd. Credit Range Level 1 credits 1 Level 2 credits 25 Level 3 credits 44 Level 4 credits 61 Total 131




Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NZQF National Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. 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 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusion-list/. 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 Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing ID Title Level Credit

2784 Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem

2 3

2788 Produce desktop published documents to meet a set brief

2 5

Health > Health Studies > First Aid ID Title Level Credit

6400 Manage first aid in an emergency situation 3 2

6401 Provide first aid 2 1

6402 Provide basic life support 1 1

Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing ID Title Level Credit

3492 Write a short report 2 3

Planning and Construction > Surveying > Hydrography ID Title Level Credit

11135 Establish and monitor a tidal station 4 6

11139 Deploy a positional control system for hydrographic surveying

4 4




ID Title Level Credit

11145 Demonstrate knowledge of maritime safety for hydrographic surveying operations

3 5

11151 Conduct sounding operations as a survey motorboat coxswain

4 5

23866 Locate existing survey marks, for hydrographic surveys, and assess their reliability

4 5

23867 Select site for new hydrographic survey marks, install survey marks, and complete site

3 3

Planning and Construction > Surveying > Survey Practice ID Title Level Credit

23875 Demonstrate knowledge of, and set up, survey instruments and targets

3 8

23876 Demonstrate knowledge of, perform, and record linear field measurements for survey practice

4 8

23877 Explain, perform, and record angular field measurements using standard surveying instruments

4 6

23878 Determine differences in height for survey practice 4 7

Service Sector > Maritime > Navigation and Seamanship ID Title Level Credit

4117 Navigate a vessel within sight of land 4 20

4152 Determine the effects of weather and sea state on the safety of the passage

3 4

12302 Assist with berthing and letting go, and describe anchoring a vessel

2 3

12304 Demonstrate knowledge of stowage and handling of ropes, and use of knots and lashings on a vessel

2 10

19489 Steer a commercial vessel and keep watch 3 6

20029 Demonstrate knowledge of navigation aids 3 5

Service Sector > Maritime > Sea Survival and Sea Safety ID Title Level Credit

4138 Control and extinguish fire 3 4

4144 Respond to and signal distress 3 2

12310 Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention, limiting of fires onboard a vessel, and extinguish small controlled fires

3 5




Transition Arrangements Previous version information Version 2 Version 2 was issued following a revision. Changes to structure and content • Generic computing standards 2780, 2790, 2791, and expiring 2798 were removed. • Expiring communication standard 2977 was removed. • Navigation and seamanship standard 12301 was removed. • Expiring first aid standards 6400, 6401, and 6402 were replaced by 26551 and 26552. • The credit, level, and titles of some standards were updated to reflect recent revisions. • The overall credit total for the qualification decreased from 154 to 129. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. Candidates may either complete version 1 of the qualification or transfer to version 2. New trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2. 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 – see table below. Credit for Exempt from

6400 26551, 26552

6401 26552

6402 26551

8774 23875

8775 23876

8776 23877

8777 23878

12308 20029

It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision, and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to InfraTrain New Zealand. Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 5) [Ref: 0463]. The last date for candidates to complete assessment for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2011.




Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification Competenz NZQA Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, InfraTrain New Zealand and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited). Classification This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. DAS Classification NZSCED

Code Description Code Description

231 Planning and Construction > Surveying

031101 Engineering and Related Technologies > Geomatic Engineering > Surveying

Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.




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