FREE | NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Get essential skills for this vital industry
Are you already working in the infrastructure industry and are seeking formal qualifications?
The NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works [Level 3] provides knowledge and skills that can be applied across a range of standard infrastructure work site operations. As a graduate of this qualification you will be able to work under limited supervision carrying out infrastructure work site operations safely and with quality outcomes.
Programme Outline
The aim of the programme is to provide the Infrastructure Works industry with people who have sufficient knowledge, skills, and ability to work safely in the industry under limited supervision carrying out infrastructure work site operations safely and with quality outcomes across a range of standard infrastructure work site operations.
Graduates of the programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in an infrastructure works team in the following contexts:
- Civil works
- Bitumen surfacing
- Pipeline construction and maintenance
- Water reticulation
- Forestry earthworks
- Piling
You are welcome to make an appointment to talk to a teaching staff member about this programme.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
The NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works [Level 3] is an open entry work-based programme. As such, no formal academic qualifications are required.
Applicants must be employed in industry.
English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language a level of English language fluency is required for the programme. This may be demonstrated through successful study of a programme in English, completion of a NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3, approved scores on IELTS tests (5.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.0), completion of an EIT assessment.
Entry with Credit
If you wish to claim credit from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
Please identify any credit you may wish to be considered as part of the programme application. Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.
For information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator in your region:
- Hawke’s Bay – Natayla Latysheva, phone 06 830 1525
- Tairāwhiti – Ange Taylor, phone 06 869 3082.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.