National Certificate in Kitchen and Bathroom Design Level 4

This qualification is intended for people who work in the kitchen or bathroom design sector. The qualification is designed for those working with an experienced kitchen or bathroom designer, a certified kitchen or bathroom designer or in a joinery company specialising in kitchen or bathroom construction. Certified kitchen or bathroom designers are those certified by the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NZ) Inc.

People entering this qualification may hold the National Certificate in Design (Level 2) with strands in Kitchen Design, and Bathroom Design [Ref: 1473]; or the National Certificate in Joinery (Introduction) [Ref: 0385]; or the National Certificate in Design (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0461].

The compulsory section of this qualification covers the knowledge and skills related to building construction, surface materials, solving design problems, creating sketches and concept drawings, ergonomic requirements, writing a design brief, health and safety, customer service, and measuring and calculating for kitchens or bathrooms.

The Kitchen Design strand covers the knowledge and skills related to mechanical systems, kitchen appliances, cabinet construction and installation and space planning and the impact on kitchen design.

The Bathroom Design strand covers the knowledge and skills related to bathroom fixtures, fittings and accessories and mechanical systems and space planning and the impact on bathroom design.

This qualification may be a pathway to the National Diploma in Design (Kitchen or Bathroom Design) (Level 5) [Ref: 1686] and to other design or joinery qualifications.

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.

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