New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works

This programme consists of 40 credits. 

Introduction to infrastructure works, and team skill requirements (15 Credits)
An introduction to the infrastructure works sector. Also, learn about your responsibilities as an employee when working as a team member. The course will cover:

• Health and Safety in Employment Act
• Employee and employer rights and responsibilities
• Workplace hazard identification and management
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication

Health, safety and the environment (16 Credits)
An introduction to the health and safety requirements relevant to the infrastructure works sector.

Infrastructure works tools and equipment (9 Credits)
An introduction to the materials used for compacting and the use of tools and equipment used on infrastructure works sites. You'll develop skills for excavation.

Open entry.

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

Not applicable

Learners need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in the infrastructure workforce. Learners will be advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Programme Leader before the programme begins.

Work experience
While there is no work experience in this programme, learners undertake supervised practical work on industry sites.

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 learner 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).

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning Limited, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga is accredited to teach it.