New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1)
Construction
A course by
Lifeskills
An introductory certificate programme for learners intending to gain basic skills relevant to the building, construction, and allied trades sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 12 weeks
This course requires 33 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply health and safety in construction
Learners will be able to follow health and safety procedures relevant to building and construction environments.
Perform measurements and calculations relevant to construction trades
Students will develop knowledge of applying standard measurements and calculations in the context of building projects.
Demonstrate basic hand tool skills
What You're Signing Up For
This is a 12-week full-time programme designed to introduce learners to foundational skills and knowledge relevant to various trade occupations within the building and construction industry. The course covers health and safety procedures, measurements, basic hand tool use, project work in a workshop context, and prepares learners for further study or entry-level employment in the sector.
Course Content
- Health and safety procedures
- Measurements and calculations in BCATS projects
- Use and maintenance of hand tools
- Working with construction materials
- Reading and interpreting construction material plans
- Completion of two BCATS projects in a workshop
- Self-directed learning
What you need to know first
Domestic learners aged 16 and over.
Applicants will be interviewed to consider application for enrolment.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Building and Construction
Allied Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in building, construction, and allied trades sectors