Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 2
Construction
A course by
UCOL
This Level 2 New Zealand Certificate programme provides core skills and knowledge for infrastructure works, including hands-on skills for working safely on civil and infrastructure sites. Designed for secondary school learners, it enables completion of nationally recognised credits and builds a foundation for further study or employment in infrastructure construction.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 12 hours per week
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Team Participation
Participants will be able to participate effectively in a team or group to achieve objectives on an infrastructure works site.
Time Management Skills
Demonstrate knowledge and application of effective time management in a workplace setting.
Communication on Site
Apply communication skills specific to infrastructure works sites to ensure safety and productivity.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 2 programme is designed for secondary school learners to explore careers in infrastructure such as wastewater, stormwater, electricity and road networks. Over approximately a year, students complete 41 credits through a combination of theory and practical units covering workplace participation, time management, communication on site, health and safety, emergency response, use and maintenance of hand and small machinery tools, and safe work practices. Delivery occurs two days a week across multiple campuses with the aim to develop foundational skills for infrastructure construction and maintenance works.
Course Content
- Unit Standard 9677 (Level 2, 3 Credits): Participate in a team or group which has an objective.
- Unit Standard 12349 (Level 2, 3 Credits): Demonstrate knowledge of time management.
- Unit Standard 17327 (Level 2, 3 Credits): Apply communication skills on an infrastructure works site.
- Unit Standard 6475 (Level 2, 2 Credits): Describe and complete work records for infrastructure works.
- Unit Standard 26720 (Level 2, 3 Credits): Describe health, safety and environment care at an infrastructure works site.
- Unit Standard 20868 (Level 2, 4 Credits): Demonstrate knowledge of emergency response in the civil infrastructure industry.
- Unit Standard 23285 (Level 2, 2 Credits): Use and care for hand tools used for infrastructure works (practical).
- Unit Standard 6469 (Level 2, 2 Credits): Maintain small machinery used on infrastructure works sites (practical).
- Unit Standard 32138 (Level 2, 5 Credits): Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe working practices on an infrastructure worksite.
- Unit Standard 6472 (Level 2, 2 Credits): Carry out manual excavation on an infrastructure worksite.
- Unit Standard 6477 (Level 2, 3 Credits): Demonstrate knowledge of aggregates and mixes used on an infrastructure worksite.
- Unit Standard 32139 (Level 2, 5 Credits): Operate and care for small machinery used on an infrastructure worksite.
- Unit Standard 17593 (Level 2, 4 Credits): Apply safe work practices in the workplace
What you need to know first
Year 12 - 13 secondary school learner (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or applicable visa holders) aged 16 or over
Recommended subjects: Maths, Technology, English
Must pass a drug screening test
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Infrastructure
Civil Construction
Wastewater
Stormwater
Electricity Networks
Road Networks
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry level infrastructure works roles
Civil works assistant
Rural construction helper
Surfacing operations assistant
Underground utilities assistant
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