New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3)
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Programme Aims and Objectives
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 contexts with limited supervision.
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply safe work practices and comply with environmental requirements on site
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Apply quality and industry best practice principles
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Operate and maintain small plant and equipment, and secure and transport materials, plant and equipment
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2), and leads to level four qualifications in the Infrastructure and/or Civil Works industries.
Entry Criteria
Applicants must be working in the infrastructure works industries.
Academic achievement
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
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National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
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New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2)
or
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NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements
Life skills/work experience
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria may be admitted to the programme of study if they are able to demonstrate:
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Equivalent knowledge
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Equivalent knowledge/capability by the testimony of an employer
Please note: All enrolled students are required to complete either a literacy or numeracy assessment at the commencement of the first block course and prior to the completion of the last block course within this programme. This is a diagnostic assessment to assist with monitoring a student’s personal progress. It is not an entry criteria used for selection purposes.
Programme Length
This is a 20-week, part-time programme.
Programme Fee
This programme is 'FEE FREE' for 2019.
Only available for domestic students (NZ Citizens and NZ Permanent Residents of NZ)
How to Enrol
You can simply request an enrolment pack from the Programme Manager at NZIHT:
Jan Kivell - jan@nziht.co.nz or 06 759 7065 ext 708
Or an enrolment form can be downloaded here. Print this form and email to Programme Manager.
A verified copy of either your NZ Passport or NZ Birth Certificate MUST be supplied with your completed enrolment form.
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