New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
New Zealand needs skilled workers to maintain vital resources we all use - wastewater, stormwater, electricity and road networks.
New Zealand needs skilled workers to maintain vital resources we all use - wastewater, stormwater, electricity, and road networks.
This programme, delivered in partnership with Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs, is an ideal starting point for anyone commencing a career in the infrastructure works industry or seeking a qualification related to their current role. You will learn how to work safely and responsibly with others on infrastructure works sites and to confidently perform basic infrastructure works activities, including preparing for manual excavation, carrying it out, learning about aggregates, and
operating, caring for and maintaining small machinery.
Successful graduates of the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works will be able to:
- Work safely and responsibly with others on infrastructure works sites
- Perform basic infrastructure works activities
Employment options include:
- Civil works
- Rural contracting
- Surfacing operations
- Underground utilities
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.