National Certificate in Gas Network Operations (Level 3) with optional strands in Operations and Maintenance, and Field Auditing

This National Certificate is designed for people working in the network distribution sector of the gas industry, and recognises the skills and knowledge required by the New Zealand gas industry for certification as a trade operative in gas network operations and maintenance, and field auditing.

The compulsory section recognises competence in detecting and repairing gas leakages, first line emergency work, installing and maintaining standard gas metering and pressure control equipment, and understanding cathodic protection. The elective section acknowledges competence in using breathing apparatus.

The optional strand in Operations and Maintenance recognises skills, in a gas distribution network context, in gaining work approvals, implementing notifications, excavating and trenching, squeezing off, jointing, replacing pipe, installing fittings, testing and purging gas pipelines, responding gas leaks, and checking and maintaining the gas distribution network.

The optional strand in Field Auditing recognises the skill required to audit worksite systems in a gas distribution network.

This qualification contains optional standards that are not required for completion of the certificate. However, these may be considered necessary for some employment contexts in the gas distribution industry.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Distribution) (Level 2) [Ref: 1020], shares several standards with the National Certificate in Gas Network Operations (Leakage Control) (Level 3) [Ref: 0400] and the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations (Mechanical) (Level 3) [Ref: 1576], and leads to the National Certificate in Gas Network Operations (Gas Pressure Control) (Level 4) [Ref: 0401].

MITO is part of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

We facilitate training for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, gas, and logistics industries. We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.

To enrol in a MITO training programme you must be employed in one of the industries that MITO supports and your employer must be able to support your training, as you will complete your qualification on-the-job. This means you will be learning and earning!