Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry Level 4
Domestic tuition $4,000 per year
NZQF Level 4

About the course

With strands in Construction Stonemasonry; Natural Stone Fixtures and Fittings; Monumental masonry; and optional strands in banker masonry and conservation and preservation.

How long it takes

New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry Level 4 typically takes 2-4 years to complete.

How much it costs

You can find out more about costs by referring to What it costs and how long it takes page for the 2024 Course Fees and 2024 Off-Job Training Fees. For more information contact the team at BCITO Te Pūkenga.

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required by people working in the stonemasonry industry. You have to complete the compulsory section of the qualification as well as one other strand.

The compulsory section of this qualification covers fundamentals including:

  • tools and equipment
  • legislation
  • measurement and calculation
  • drawings and specifications
  • planning and communication
  • selecting and processing stone
  • other materials used with stone

The Construction Stonemasonry strand covers:

  • consents and building science for construction stonemasonry
  • setting out and laying foundations for constructing stonemasonry
  • laying stone cladding, flooring and paving
  • constructing structural elements, dry stone elements and landscaping architectural features in stone
  • repairing and refurbishing stonemasonry

The Monumental Masonry strand covers:

  • consents and permits for monumental masonry
  • designing, creating and installing memorials
  • repairing and refurbishing monumental masonry

The Natural Stone Fixtures and Fittings strand covers:

  • creating and installing natural stone fixtures and fittings
  • repairing and refurbishing natural stone fixtures and fittings

The Banker Masonry (optional) strand covers:

  • design and techniques related to banker masonry.

The Conservation and preservation (optional) strand covers:

  • design and techniques related to conservation and preservation

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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