Course details

NCEA Level 2, Vocational Pathway – Construction
NZQF Level 2

About the course

Do you love working with wood, building and using tools?

If your goal is to become a building apprentice, or to work in the building and construction industry, this is the course for you.

You will gain NCEA while getting an introduction to the thriving building and construction industry with practical hands-on learning.

You will learn:

  • Essential building skills
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Basic building and construction skills
  • Safe working practices
  • Planning and quantity surveying
  • An introduction to the building and construction industry
  • NCEA L2

You’ll get an introduction to power tools, safe working practices, completing small building projects and getting used to a workshop environment.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved NCEA Level 1 or above to be eligible for this course


About the provider

EmployNZ is a NZQA category 1 mid sized Private Training Institute with campuses located in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. Our focus is to provide a high quality education and a supportive environment so you can maximise your learning. We do this with a smaller class size, a conversational teaching style, and high levels of academic support and pastoral care.

We offer a full range of NZ Certificates level 2 & 3, NCEA level 1 & 2, and Diplomas level 5, 6 & 7. We specialise in Hospitality, Sport & Fitness, IT & Computer and Trades training along with higher level courses in Business & Management, Information Technology, Health Management and Project Management.

If you are looking for a personalised experience and a focus on the practical skills needed by Employers today, contact us to discuss. We help our graduates find employment and assist our international students to find part-time work while they study!