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Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Level 3

Level 3

Gain a comprehensive pre-employment qualification for the Infrastructure Works industry with the UCOL Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 3 programme.

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Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Wairarapa (Featherston Quarry)

Dates:
05 Mar 2026 - 06 Nov 2026
Delivery days:
Thursdays & Fridays

Domestic Fees:
Fees-free

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Based at the quarry in South Wairarapa, the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Level 3) is a comprehensive pre-employment qualification for the Infrastructure Works industry. With excellent employment opportunities on completion, this programme will really set you up for your future.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure industry with people who have the knowledge and skills that can be applied across a range of standard infrastructure worksite operations.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to work under limited supervision carrying out infrastructure worksite operations safely and with quality outcomes.


Delivered from 9am - 3pm each day.

Featherston Quarry - Thursdays & Fridays



Successful completion of UCOL's Acadmey New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Level 3 will be able to:

  • Apply health and safety procedures during work operations on infrastructure worksites.
  • Follow work processes and procedures and comply with environmental and quality outcomes to complete infrastructure work operations
  • Complete infrastructure work operations to job specifications.


This programme comprises 60 credits.

Unit Standard 30265 (Level 3) (8 credits)
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role.

Unit Standard 20866 (Level 3) (7 Credits)
Work safely on an infrastructure worksite.

Unit Standard 20869 (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of notifiable works and work permits typical of infrastructure worksites.

Unit Standard 31942 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of erosion and sedimentation on an infrastructure worksite.

Unit Standard 26784 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Maintain daily records for an infrastructure works site.

Unit Standard 27329 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply quality assurance practices to own work area in an infrastructure works operation.

Unit Standard 6476 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Use plans to locate features on an infrastructure worksite.

Unit Standard 6479 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Locate and identify services for infrastructure works.)

Unit Standard 31457 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of working around services for infrastructure works.

Unit Standard 28715 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Load, secure, and transport infrastructure works materials, small plant, and equipment.

Unit Standard 31245 (Level 3) (5 Credits) 
Plan for and lift, move, and place loads using mobile plant, in infrastructure works environments.

Unit Standard 32767 (Level 3) (5 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of lifting and moving loads for infrastructure works.


For year 12 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school), aged 16 years or over.

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

Recommended school subjects include:

Maths
Technology
English

*Please note, all participants are required to pass a drug screening test to follow the Health & Safety requirements of our industry partners and worksites. 


 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

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This programme is part of a suite of 'Dual Pathways' programmes offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school. Gain practical experience and NCEA Credits.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for UCOL's Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 3 programme, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school. 

Cost
Fees-free when criteria are met. 

Transport
Transport assistance is available if you meet the criteria.

Attendance expectations
Learners must maintain appropriate attendance at both secondary school and Academy to remain enrolled in the Academy Programme.


There are no additional costs associated with this programme. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.


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