New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills

Otago Polytechnic

Subject area

Building not elsewhere classified

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Candidates must meet Youth Guarantee eligibility requirements, which are:
1. Aged 16-24 years of age
2. Domestic learner
3. If aged 15 years, an exemption certificate is required from the office of the Ministry of Education
4. Not in education or fill-time employment
5. Have no previous qualifications at level 3 or above
6. Have not received more than 2 EFTs through Youth Guarantee programs
7. Achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Building, construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1) [Ref: 3843] or equivalent skills and knowledge.

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is for those intending to develop basic skills and knowledge which could be further developed relevant to various building, construction and allied trades contexts.

Graduates will have essential skills and knowledge of building, construction, and allied trades, that may also assist with the achievement of NCEA and future employment. This qualification is not intended to recognise the level of commercial competence required of trade professionals.

Graduates will be able to perform tasks to complete Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) projects, under general supervision, within a range of building, construction and allied trades learning environments such as school workshops, training establishments, outdoor areas, and industry placement workplaces.