New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills
Construction
A course by
UCOL
13-week full-time Level 2 certificate course providing foundational skills in building construction and allied trades, with practical and theoretical learning to prepare learners for a pathway into the construction industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 3 months
This course requires 38 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Use of portable power tools
Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools safely for BCATS projects.
Health and safety compliance
Describe health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in construction environments.
Communication skills
Receive instructions and communicate relevant information related to trade projects.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) is designed to provide learners with basic skills and knowledge in various aspects of the construction trade. The programme covers building industry fundamentals, health and safety, construction planning including mathematics and timber knowledge, and practical construction project work. It offers a flexible approach with practical learning delivered in modern workshops by industry-experienced lecturers, enabling learners to progress toward trade-related occupations in building and allied trades.
Course Content
- Introduction to Building and Construction (18 credits): safety, roles of trades, power tools, communication
- Introduction to Construction Planning (14 credits): mathematical processes, sketching and drawing, timber types and handling
- Construction Project (8 credits): identification and preparation of components, marking and constructing components, assembly and finishing to specifications
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1) or equivalent skills and knowledge or approval by Executive Dean
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building
Future employment opportunities might be
Carpenter
Joiner
Construction Worker
Quantity Surveyor
Painter