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Course details

National Certificate in Precast Concrete Level 3
Domestic tuition $4,000 per year
NZQF Level 3

About the course

How long it takes

The National Certificate in Precast Concrete Level 3 typically takes 4 years to complete.

How much it costs

Anyone can enrol in this qualification for FREE!

What you'll learn

You will gain the skills required by industry for precast concrete product manufacturers. This qualification covers the following areas: 

Core Compulsory

  • health and safety 
  • specifications 
  • moulds and demoulding 
  • environmental management 
  • plant and equipment 
  • fabrication and reinforcing 
  • curing and remedial work 
  • handling, lifting and transport

Core Elective

  • confined space entry 
  • testing 
  • orders for materials and products 
  • manufacture and fabrication of moulds 
  • cutting and drilling concrete 
  • crane operation 

Structural precast

  • manufacturing precast concrete panels, beams, columns and stairs

Prestressing

  • manufacturing prestressed beams and columns, flooring units and panels 

Precast tank

  • manufacture precast concrete tanks 

Traditional tank

  • manufacture traditional concrete tanks.

Need to know more?

For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.

About the provider

BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) is the largest provider of construction trade apprenticeships in New Zealand. We are appointed by the government to develop and implement industry qualifications for the building and construction sector. We’re passionate about leading the construction industry to create the best-skilled people for tomorrow. What makes us get up in the morning? The notions of professionalism, the future and skills. We endeavour to work on these aspects of the building industry as they have the ability to increase the productivity, quality and perception of the construction sector in New Zealand. We are BCITO and we're building people.

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