New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry with strands in Monumental Masonry, Construction Stonemasonry, and Natural Stone Fixtures and Fittings (with optional strands in Banker Masonry, and Conservation and Preservation)

This qualification is for people working or wishing to work as stonemasons in the stonemasonry industry.
The qualification is designed to provide the stonemasonry industry with trained people who have achieved the practical skills and knowledge required to work unsupervised, to complete stonemasonry work to the level required of a commercially competent stonemason.

The strands in this qualification allow graduates to specialise in different areas of stonemasonry including: Monumental Masonry, Construction Stonemasonry, and Natural Stone Fixtures and Fittings.
The optional strands cover the knowledge and skills involved in Banker Masonry and in Conservation and Preservation work, allowing graduates to specialise in one or more of these areas as related to their chosen specialisation.

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.