New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Construction and Infrastructure)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
|---|
About the course
What you will learn
Work on real projects to gain the skills needed to work in an entry-level position in a construction industry.
- Learn about Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, and Electrical work
- Learn how to safely use and maintain trade tools and equipment
- Learn how to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions
- Perform trade calculations
- Understand Health and Safety protocols
- Learn about materials, assembly, and fastening techniques
*Classes for this programme are from Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Career options
This programme provides a great start for a construction career and is a good way to prepare for an apprenticeship. You can specialise with further study options.
- Carpenter
- Painter
- Plumber
- Electrician
Entry requirements
Open entry
Do you have enough time?
To check which study options best fit your lifestyle, try our handy time calculator tool
Give yourself credit →
Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.
Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
About the provider
The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.