New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills

Builders Academy New Zealand Limited

Subject area

Building not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$4,338

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wider construction trades sector with work-ready people able to enter the construction trades as a labourer or an apprentice who have developed essential transferable skills and underpinning knowledge applicable to a wide range of construction-related trades.

This qualification is suitable for people new to, or intending to enter, the construction trades sector.

The strands recognise the knowledge and skills required of entrants to allied trades, or the carpentry or joinery trades. The allied trades include painting and decorating, roofing, interior systems and exterior plastering.

Graduates will be able to work in the construction trades sector with limited supervision having gained skills and knowledge in health and safety, trade mathematics, hand tools and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

The course is open to both male and female prospective students. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in the building industry during the interview process. To support completion levels for enrolled students, an agreed trial period of up to two weeks may be available for some prospective students, prior to confirmation of enrollment. Prospective students should have achieved step 4 minimum on the TEC literacy assessment tool to confirm they can manage the literacy levels required. Enrollment of prospective students will also consider past life learning work experience, demonstrated ability, and /or completion of previous programs. Suitable for youth guarantee candidates as well as older age group.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,338 $4,338
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,982 $8,982
Total $13,320 $13,320

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

29%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (06) 843 8664
Fax: (06) 843 8674
Email: info@buildersacademy.co.nz
Web: http://www.buildersacademy.co.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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