New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consist of 40 credits. The courses includes;

Introduction to intrastructure works, and team skill requirements (15 Credits)
An introduction to the infrastructure works sector. Also learn about your responsibilities as an employee when working as a team member. The course will cover:

• Health and Safety in Employment Act
• Employee and employer rights and responsibilities
• Workplace hazard identification and management
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication

Health, safety and the environment (16 Credits)
An introduction to the health and safety requirements relevant to the infrastructure works sector.

Infrastructure works tools and equipment (9 Credits)
An introduction to the materials used for compacting, and the use of tools and equipment used on infrastructure works sites. You'll develop skills for excavation.

Open entry.

Not applicable

Students need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in the infrastructure workforce. Students will be advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Programme Leader before the programme begins.

Work experience
While there is no work experience in this programme, students undertake supervised practical work on industry sites.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).