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A smooth pathway to your contractor prequalification

Streamline your contractor prequalification. Undertake an IMPAC PREQUAL, complete a Tōtika assessment, or upload existing H&S documentation to get on site faster.

Choose Your Prequalification Pathway

Whether you need a pan-industry assessment, a construction-specific framework, or simply a place to host your existing documentation, we provide the platform to get you on site.

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I need to undertake a PREQUAL H&S prequalification.

The standard, highly respected IMPAC PREQUAL assessment is designed for pan-industry application. It evaluates your actual health and safety capabilities, giving your clients the confidence that you can manage physical risk.

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I need to undertake a Tōtika H&S 
prequalification

If you operate in the construction sector, you likely require Tōtika. Developed by CHASNZ, this framework creates a unified standard for construction supply chains.

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I need to upload an existing H&S prequalification

Some client/buyer organisations accept existing H&S prequalifications you have already undertaken elsewhere.

PREQUAL allows you to upload and share these recognised documents with your clients across our platform at no cost.

To add any existing prequalification, simply upload it in the "Alternate Prequalification" section when you register or log in.

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What’s the difference between PREQUAL and Tōtika?

Not sure which assessment your business needs? Here’s a sharp, practical breakdown of the differences.

Prequal

  • Developed with clients for pan-industry application
  • Valid for up to 2 years
  • Continual improvement feedback
  • No pass or fail

Tōtika

  • Developed by CHASNZ for construction industry
  • Fixed validity terms based on Category
  • Clear minimum evidence requirements
  • Listed as ‘Performing’ or ‘Developing’ based on assessment outcome

Why Choose IMPAC for Your Prequalification?

With over a decade of experience in Health and Safety Prequalification, we are know our stuff. It’s our pleasure to guide contractors through what can be quite a niggly process.

  • Expert Feedback: Your submission is reviewed by experienced H&S assessors, not administrative bots.
  • Time and Cost Efficient: Do it once, do it right, and share it across the network.
  • Connect with Clients: Gain visibility and seamlessly connect with multiple potential clients who use our platform.
  • Help is on Hand: We don't hide behind a portal. Real help from our New Zealand-based team is only a phone call away.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your information is held securely. It is only visible to our assessment team and the specific client/buyer organisations that you explicitly choose to connect with and share your status with on the platform.

Our expert assessors work efficiently to turn around assessments. The exact timeframe depends on the volume of applications and the quality of the evidence you provide, but we prioritise getting you an outcome so you can get to work.

For IMPAC PREQUAL, there is no "pass or fail"—it is a measure of your capability designed to provide continual improvement feedback. For Tōtika, you are evaluated against minimum requirements and listed as either 'Performing' or 'Developing'.

No. Our platform allows you to save your progress as you go. You can gather your evidence, upload your documentation, and complete the questionnaire at your own pace before submitting it.

Commercial risk is tied to physical risk. Client organisations require verified insurance information to ensure you have the financial backing to cover liabilities associated with the work you are undertaking on their site.

Your evidence is evaluated by IMPAC's dedicated team of experienced health and safety practitioners. We know what a real safety system looks like on the floor, allowing us to provide pragmatic, expert feedback.

It is evaluated based on the quality and relevance of the actual physical evidence you upload against the questionnaire requirements. We look for proof of operational execution, not just blank policy templates.

Absolutely. We champion continuous improvement. If gaps are identified in your initial submission, you can address the feedback, upload new evidence, and have those specific elements re-assessed.

Yes. Health and safety is dynamic. If your systems improve or you gain new certifications, you can update your profile to reflect your current capabilities.

Yes. You can initiate a new assessment when your current one is nearing expiration, or if your business undergoes a major operational change that significantly alters your risk profile.

Yes. If you believe the evidence you provided was misinterpreted or undervalued, we have a formal, transparent appeals process to review the decision.

Generally, yes. If your subsidiaries operate under different New Zealand Business Numbers (NZBNs) or utilise different Health and Safety Management Systems, they pose different operational risks and must be assessed individually.

Yes. International contractors executing work for New Zealand-based clients can complete an assessment. You will be evaluated on your ability to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).