NZ Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (Level 4)
Construction
A course by
Future Skills
A 16-week programme providing skills and knowledge to support building control operations and compliance within New Zealand's building regulatory environment. Graduates are equipped to assist with building consents and work in one of the country's fastest growing sectors.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Takapuna, Auckland
It will take a total of 16 weeks
This course requires 38 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply knowledge of the building regulatory framework
Understand and operate within relevant regulatory environments, including local councils and government departments, and interact with industry bodies and stakeholders.
Support building compliance and approval processes
Assist in the administration and checking of building regulatory documentation to ensure completeness and compliance within set parameters.
Communicate effectively in a regulatory context
Engage professionally with the public, colleagues, and customers, handle queries, and provide high quality customer service for building consent processes.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (Level 4) is designed for those seeking to work in or support building control operations and compliance processes. The programme covers NZ legislation and regulations relevant to building and construction. Students learn about the regulatory framework, approval processes, documentation checking, and effective communication with stakeholders in the building regulatory sector. The course prepares graduates for support roles in consent processing and building compliance in local councils or related fields.
Course Content
- New Zealand building legislation and regulatory framework (including the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code, Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods, and relevant Standards)
- Building consent and regulatory approval processes
- Technical and administrative aspects of building compliance
- Checking building regulatory documentation
- Handling and escalating consent-related enquiries
- Communication with the public, customers, and colleagues
- Record keeping and completion of regulatory forms
- Industry relevant practical skills and workplace readiness
What you need to know first
Minimum of four years' secondary education
Minimum of 10 NCEA credits in English and 10 NCEA credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or above, or equivalent
Completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 3 or above or relevant work experience in a building control environment
If English is not your first language, evidence of sufficient English language competence required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building Regulation
Local Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Consent Processing Officer
Support roles within building consent authorities
Administrative and compliance roles in building control operations