New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
This qualification aims to train people to work safely as general hands-on infrastructure work sites, and gain work skills and hands-on experience. This qualification is intended for people commencing a career in the infrastructure works industry. You may be new to the industry, from school or another industry, or you may be working in the infrastructure industry without a qualification.
This programme is completed over eleven weeks full-time or up to six-months part-time (subject to VHNZ approval). Students will learn through a combination of eight days of face-to-face training, at least 286 hours work experience, and self-directed learning.
On completion trainees will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the health, safety, and environmental requirements to work safely and responsibly with others in and infrastructure works environment.
- Follow instructions and organisational procedures to perform basic infrastructure work activities.
Funding/subsidies may be available for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents or Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New Zealand. You can find out more about Fees Free eligibility here https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/
Entry requirements
To be eligible to enrol in full-time or part-time study for this programme, applicants must:
- Be aged 16 years or over.
- Have access to appropriate supervised work on an infrastructure worksite to complete the relevant work experience requirements as verified by a VHNZ approved employer or supervisor.
- Be physically fit and able to complete manual labour.
- Have access to relevant tools and equipment; and have access to personal protective equipment relevant to an infrastructure workplace (This will be established through pre-course notification and a pre-enrolment interview).
About the provider
Vertical Horizonz New Zealand (VHNZ) was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998 and has over 25 years' experience in providing NZQA accredited safety training.
A recognised industry leader, we have 100+ staff, 120+ trainers and 110+ courses on offer giving us the capacity and capabilities to deliver nationwide training.