New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL | Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL | Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL | Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 60 credits. The courses include:

Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices (20 Credits)
Ākonga will learn about the broad legislative frameworks that regulates the construction industry; and requirements for workplace safety in the construction industry. Learners are exposed to construction environments where they are able to apply their knowledge of safe working practices, the legislative framework and develop effective communication skills. After this course, you will be able to:

Skills for Construction Trades (10 Credits)
Ākonga will learn how to interpret and use construction specifications and drawings. Learners will develop calculation skills that underpin construction practices in the industry. After this course, you will be able to:

• Intrepret and use specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects.
  
• Perform simple calculations to complete a range of familiar tasks in the construction sector.
  

Terminology and Job Role Knowledge (10 Credits)
Ākonga will learn common construction industry terminology, job roles, and inter-relationship knowledge of allied trades. You will then apply these while completing familiar construction tasks using hand tools and materials. After this course, you will be able to:

Allied Trades Project 1 (20 Credits)
You will complete a range of allied trade projects consisting of:

• Manufacture and assemble construction trade items relevant to defined construction projects.
  
• Select appropriate materials for construction projects and apply coatings and finishes for the selected materials.
• Apply compliance requirements to assigned project work.
  

NCEA Level 1 
OR
equivalent academic achievement.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learners applicants.

English language proficiency
International learners applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL | Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

To successfully complete this programme, you need to be aware of the physical demands required for this career pathway.

Work Experience
There is no work experience component as part of this programme.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL | Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

Previous related programmes
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills supersedes and takes the best from the following programme of study, which is no longer offered:

• Certificate in Carpentry