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Reticulation Level 3
Strands in Water and Wastewater Reticulation
         A One Year, Part-time NZQA Registered Course   (89 or 87 credits -  Level 3)
On-Job Experience (by completing the tasks noted in the workbook to be provided)
US # Unit Standard Title
19203 Excavate and lay pipes for water reticulation
19204 Produce and use as-built plans in the water industry
19206 Select, use, and maintain hand tools and equipment in water reticulation
19210 Service, clean, disinfect and restore reservoirs and reticulated mains (water only)
19214 Carry out wastewater pipe unblocking and access chamber maintenance (w/water only)
5627 Work safely at roadworks sites
6453 Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction works
6457 Use a generator and compressor
6467 Consolidate materials - operate a plate compactor
6475 Maintain records of civil construction works
6477 Hand spread materials and assist mechanical compaction plant
6479 Locate and identify services
9707 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace communications
First Aid Certificate (standard 2-day course, through St John's or similar)
US # Unit Standard Title
6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations
6401 Provide first aid
6402 Provide resuscitation
Off-Job Training (completed in classroom environment, 2 or 3 day blocks, 12 days total)
US # Unit Standard Title
497 Protect health and safety in the workplace
6454 Demonstrate knowledge of safety principles and maintain safety on construction works
18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards - associated with confined spaces
19207 Enter, work in, and exit confined spaces - describe emergency procedures
19200 Demonstrate knowledge and apply mathematics in the water industry
19201 Demonstrate knowledge and locate water and other reticulated services
19202 Demonstrate knowledge of trenching and trenchless pipe installation
19205 Demonstrate knowledge of pathogens, diseases and their control in the water industry
19208 (Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of water supply and reticulation systems
19209 (Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of reticulation system cleaning and disinfection
19211 (Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of water supply mains material and fittings
19212 (W/Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of wastewater collection systems
19213 (W/Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of blockage clearing & w/water maintenance
19215 (W/Water only) Demonstrate knowledge of wastewater sewer systems & materials
All Trainees must complete a Training Agreement before commencing training. Attendance at block courses is by arrangement with Water Industry Training. Contact us at 0800 WATER IT.