NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3)
Construction
A course by
EIT
Gain practical skills and knowledge for work in the infrastructure and civil construction industry with the NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3), designed for people seeking foundational training for roles such as road construction, traffic management, and pipeline installation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Operate safely on infrastructure worksites
Demonstrate safe behaviours and apply health and safety practices within infrastructure works and civil construction environments.
Carry out standard construction and maintenance tasks
Carry out a range of infrastructure work site operations under limited supervision, including road construction and maintenance, pipeline installation, and earthworks.
Work effectively in a team
Collaborate and communicate within a team to complete infrastructure works while following best practices for quality and safety.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) equips students with the essential skills required to safely carry out infrastructure work site operations under limited supervision. This programme serves those seeking formal qualifications in the infrastructure sector and covers a range of industry contexts like civil works, bitumen surfacing, pipeline construction, water reticulation, forestry earthworks, and piling. With a mix of classroom theory and practical, work-based learning, graduates are ready to join infrastructure works teams or continue with more advanced study in civil construction.
Course Content
- Safe operation in infrastructure works environments
- Civil construction industry standards
- Road construction techniques
- Traffic management procedures
- Pipeline construction and maintenance
- Bitumen surfacing
- Water reticulation
- Forestry earthworks
- Piling operations
- Working as part of an infrastructure team
- Quality and health & safety requirements
What you need to know first
Open entry: No formal academic qualifications required.
Applicants must be employed in the infrastructure industry.
If English is not the applicant's first language: Evidence of fluency (e.g., IELTS 5.0 Academic with no band below 5.0, or equivalent).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Civil construction
Infrastructure
Roading
Forestry
Quarrying
Future employment opportunities might be
Road construction worker
Traffic management operative
Forestry roading roles
Quarry operative
Civil construction worker
General infrastructure works positions