Construction and Infrastructure (Level 2)
Construction
A course by
Wintec
An NCEA Level 2 programme providing practical entry-level skills in trades construction and infrastructure, including building, electrical, and plumbing. Designed for secondary school students to gain foundational experience and credits towards further study or apprenticeships in the construction sector.
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NZQA Level 2 Certification (30 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop safe work practices
Learn and apply industry-standard safety procedures in construction and infrastructure environments, including specific practices for electrical, plumbing, and building activities.
Complete foundational trade tasks
Gain practical skills in core trade disciplines including building basic structures, elementary electrical work, and introductory plumbing/gasfitting components.
About This Course
This programme introduces secondary school students to the construction and infrastructure industry, offering hands-on learning in building, electrical engineering, plumbing and gasfitting trades. Over one academic year, students gain practical skills, work on real projects, and achieve unit standards that count towards NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3, preparing them for further education or entry-level work in the construction sector.
Course Content
- Work safely with electrical equipment
- Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits
- Manual soldering and de-soldering for electrotechnology work
- Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting
- Safe work practices in the workplace
- Tools selection, usage and maintenance (plumbing/drainlaying)
- Safe working practices in a BCATS environment
- Mathematical processes for BCATS projects
- Constructing non-consent timber framed utility buildings
Entry Requirements
Must be a secondary school student enrolled in the Waikato Trades Academy
Ongoing attendance and engagement at secondary school
Build towards these roles
Entry-level construction or infrastructure rolesApprenticeships in building, plumbing or electrical tradesProgression to higher-level trades or technical programmes
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionTrades and Infrastructure
