Course details

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works
NZQF Level 2

About the course

Discover if a career in wastewater, stormwater, electricity or road networks is right for you, while still in secondary school with the UCOL Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Programme.

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Level: 2

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin

Dates:
Palmerston North
03 Mar 2025 - 08 Aug 2025

Whanganui
2025 dates TBC

Wairarapa
Intake 1
Starting: Week of 17 Feb 2025
Finishing: Week ending 25 Jul 2025

Intake 2
2025 Term 3 dates TBC

Levin
2025 dates TBC

Delivery days:
Palmerston North - Mondays & Tuesdays
Whanganui - TBC
Levin - TBC
Wairarapa - Mondays & Tuesdays

Domestic Fees:
Fees-free

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.New Zealand needs skilled workers to maintain vital resources we all use - wastewater, stormwater, electricity and road networks. 

The UCOL Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Programme is designed to give you core skills and knowledge for the industry. Over the course of a year you will complete units towards a nationally recognised qualification and gain hands-on skills that employers value. Your practical skills will enable you to safely work on infrastructure works sites ranging from civil works, rural construction, surfacing operations and underground utilities.

How to applyIf you're interested in applying for this programme, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school. Once you've talked to everyone required, you can fill out the application form as follows:  Academy Application Form

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.

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