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New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Subject area

Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

29 Weeks

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the infrastructure industry with people who have relevant knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of standard infrastructure works processes. It is the cornerstone qualification for those graduates wanting to move into an infrastructure career pathway.

Graduates of this qualification are able to carry out infrastructure works operations safely and to a quality standard in a variety of infrastructure works contexts.

Graduates of the optional strand in Plant Operation are also able to safely and effectively operate plant for infrastructure works.

All graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Entry into the Certificate in Civil Plant Operations (Level 3) will be in accordance with the requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with optional strand in Plant Operation, the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Academic Statute, and as outlined below. In the case of any discrepancies the Academic Statute overrides all other Tai Poutini documents. Learners must have; 1. NCEA level 1 in English or equivalent 2. Have evidence of appropriate language competency if English is not the applicants first language of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0. 3. Have their application reviewed by Tai Poutini staff. Note 1 - Applications outside the above requirements may be considered by the department Manager of Teaching and Learning. Note 2 - Drivers licence - minimum of restricted Class 1 (car) licence for applicants wanting to be assessed for W, T or R licence endorsement (wheels, tracks and rollers)

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

29 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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


Student Success

N/A


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

Free phone: 0800 800 411
Phone: (03) 769 9400
Fax: (03) 768 4503
Email: info@tpp.ac.nz
Web: http://www.tpp.ac.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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