New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure works industry with people who have a broad range of infrastructure works skills, including the safe and effective operation of basic plant and equipment. It is the cornerstone qualification for those graduates wanting to move into technical roles in the civil works, surfacing construction and manufacturing, pipe installations and utilities maintenance contexts. Graduates of this qualification are able to work safely in a range of infrastructure works context with limited supervision.
This qualification is delivered in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology.
Entry requirements
Candidate must be working in the infrastructure works industries and should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
- National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2); or
- New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2); or
- NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements; or
- Demonstrate equivalent knowledge by the testimony of employer
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture.
WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.