Primary Services
Energy and Chemical Operations
As of 1 July 2020, the Government will cover training fees until 31 December 2022 for training in many of our primary sector industries. Click here for more information and eligibility.
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Person Responsible Micro-credential (Level 3)
This micro-credential is designed to provide your team with the skills and knowledge to supervise the operation of unattended small steam or hot water boilers, and to meet safety and operational requirements.
Duration and start dates
Start at any time
Qualification
Certificate in Person Responsible Micro-credential (Level 3)
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Boiler Operation - Level 3
Employees will learn everything they need to carry out basic boiler operations. They'll learn to comply with standard operating procedures, maintain personal safety, and work within boiler house safety systems and legislative requirements.
Duration and start dates
This course takes 6 months to complete and staff can start anytime.
Prerequisites
Suitable for entry level operators.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Operations (Boiler Operation) Level 3
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Plant and Machinery - Level 3
Employees will learn to operate and monitor the performance of a basic range of plant and equipment used in an energy or chemical plant and comply with standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements. They'll learn about pipework and fittings, pollutants and control measures, how to operate valves and more.
Duration and start dates
This course takes 10 months to complete and staff can start anytime.
Prerequisites
Suitable for entry level operators.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Operations (Plant & Machinery) Level 3
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Refrigeration – Enchem Micro-credential (Level 4)
This micro-credential is designed to provide your refrigeration team with the skills and knowledge to supervise the operation of refrigeration systems, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet operational requirements.
Duration and start dates
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Qualification
Certificate in Refrigeration – Enchem Micro-credential (Level 4)
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Field Operations - Level 4
With strands in Process Plant Equipment, Steam Plant and Geothermal Operation this course is for experienced operators. Your employees will learn to operate and monitor boiler plant equipment, apply safe risk assessment and health and safety procedures, isolate and re-commission equipment, and use control systems to identify, respond, and report on equipment faults.
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Duration and start dates
This course takes 16 months to complete and you can start anytime.
Qualification
Staff will achieve one of the following:
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Process Plant Equipment) Level 4
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Steam Plant) Level 4
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Geothermal Operation) Level 4
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Plant Control Room Operations - Level 5
In this comprehensive course, senior operators will learn to analyse the commercial implications of steam generation plant, apply safe and efficient work management systems, control process conditions and operate plant systems. This course has strands in Plant Outage Coordination and Steam Generation.
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Duration and start dates
This course takes 20 months to complete and staff can start anytime.
Prerequisites
Suitable for experienced operators.
Qualification
Employees will achieve one of the following:
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant Control Room Operations (Plant Outage Coordination) Level 5
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant Control Room Operations (Steam Generation) Level 5