Pumping Systems Technician Certificate

A retrospective certification for technicians or tradespeople with more than 8 years’ experience working in the water-based pumping systems industry.

Why?


To acknowledge those technicians working within the water-based pumping systems industry who have many years experience but no formal trade training or qualification.

The certification recognises the skills that have been acquired throughout a technician’s career and will add credibility and confidence to New Zealand’s skilled workforce and populate the industry with recognised, competent tradespeople.

* The tenure of this pathway is intended to be available for a period of three years, allowing those technicians with only five or more years experience to work towards this certification before 31st March 2027.

Pre-Requisite


Applicants must:
  1. Be currently employed in the industry for a minimum of the past 2 years.
  2. Have a minimum of 8 years (full-time) relevant experience in the industry.
  3. Have completed a Pump Selection training course e.g. NZMPTA, Davey or Grundfos online (or equivalent).
  4. Present details of work history, roles / tasks undertaken and contact details of employer.
  5. Provide a minimum of two work related referees.
  6. Satisfactorily complete a Skills/Knowledge Assessment around pumping systems, legislation and other associated topics.


Note: Where evidence of the above pre-requisites cannot be provided the employer or manager may verify the applicant’s capability in these areas. In the case of a self-employed applicant; they may self-verify and have the verification supported by an industry peer. However, if the required compulsory Pump Selection training as detailed in 3. above has not been undertaken, the applicant shall undertake the appropriate training in this topic before proceeding with this application, and provide the relevant evidence of completion. Such training can be completed online or face-to-face and can be done via NZMPTA, Davey Water Products, Grundfos or other suitable providers.

Process


Application
Ensure all application criteria are met, then complete the Application Form (this includes work history, evidence of previous training and referees)

Assesment
Complete the Skills / Knowledge Assessment questions 1-12

Checklist
Review the Checklist to ensure all information is complete and submit application.

Once you understand the requirements and have gathered all your information, complete your application online.

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Assessment
Once the application has been completed and all evidence submitted the application will be assessed and the Skills / Knowledge Assessment will be marked by an independent assessor who will evaluate the information and evidence provided. The assessor may request additional information from the applicant, their employer, past-employers and referees to fully assess the skill level of the applicant. Once the assessment is complete, the assessor will give their recommendations to NZMPTA Council and, following a peer review, if satisfied with the evidence provided and the recommendations from the assessor, NZMPTA may award the certification to the applicant.

The referees you have supplied and your employer, or industry peer verifier, will be contacted by the assessor.

The assessment process shall be completed within one month from receiving the application and all relevant information and evidence.

Resubmission: A candidate will have two opportunities to submit the correct information for the Skills / Knowledge Assessment. If the assessment result is not achieved after two attempts then this application will be void and further applications will only be considered after a stand-down period of 12 months. Payment will be required for subsequent application assessment.

Disclaimer:
The New Zealand Milking and Pumping Trade Association Inc (NZMPTA) may award the NZMPTA Pumping Systems Technician Certification to Applicants who satisfactorily meet the criteria set out in this document and the Application requirements. The awarding of this Certification does not afford any guarantee or warranty of past or future work undertaken by the recipient. The onus remains with the Certification recipient and / or their Employer to ensure all work completed by the Certification recipient complies with relative Laws, Acts and Regulations, including the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, and that all work completed is of a satisfactory standard and fit for purpose. This Certification is issued on the basis that NZMPTA, and it’s agents used as Assessors, are excluded of any liability, including liability for negligence, for all or any damages or liability in respect of or arising from work the Certification recipient has completed, related or otherwise of this Certification.