Unit Standards - Health & Safety

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Last updated: May 20, 2024 by Gracielle Molino
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 Unit Standards - Health & Safety
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Asbestos.Unit Standard.29766 - Class A Remove Friable Asbestos

The required evidence will be either: 

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required
Asbestos.Unit Standard.29768 - Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required
Asbestos.Unit Standard.29765 - Class B Remove Non-Friable Asbestos

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.25044 - Wear & Operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.26551 - Provide first aid for life threatening conditions

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.26552 - DKO common first aid conditions and how to respond to them

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.6400 - Manage first aid in an emergency situation

  • The required evidence will be either:

    • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

    OR 

    • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
            • Must state "unit standard achieved"
            • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
      • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
      • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
      • Copy must be clear and legible
      • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
      • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.6401 - Provide first aid

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

First Aid.Unit Standard.6402 - Provide basic life support

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17459 - DKO safe manual handling practices in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

    • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
            • Must state "unit standard achieved"
            • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
      • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
      • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
      • Copy must be clear and legible
      • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
      • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17588 - Apply for, accept, & carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17590 - Issue worksite specific work permits

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17592 - Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17600 - Explain safe work practices for working at heights

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.17602 - Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.24089 - DKO fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements

·The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.25043 - Lockout & reinstate machinery in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.25045 - Employ height safety equipment in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.29315 - Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a NZ workforce

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers


Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.29848 - DKO safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace


The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Health & Safety.Unit Standard.30265 - Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Emergency Response.Unit Standard.30123 - Recognise & respond to simulated emergencies & apply rescue techniques as a pool lifeguard

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Emergency Response.Unit Standard.3271 Suppress fire with hand extinguishers

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Emergency Response.Unit Standard.4647 - Explain principles of fire science

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required

Fire Warden.Unit Standard.18408 - DKO fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace

The required evidence will be either:

  • NZQA Record of Achievement showing completion of the unit standard which is listed in the competency title*

OR 

  • Certificate or competency card issued from a NZQA accredited training organisation showing unit standard which is listed in the competency title*
          • Must state "unit standard achieved"
          • 'Unit standards aligned' is not acceptable 
    • Applicant’s name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the applicant’s name that is registered in Pegasus (However shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is accepted).
    • Date of unit standards achieved must be visible 
    • Copy must be clear and legible
    • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
    • Avetta Administrators to click here for instructions on checking NZQA Accredited Providers

Avetta verifiers click here for additional business rule information prior to verification of this competency


Issue Date = Credit Result date


Expiry Date = Not Required