With hands-on learning that builds real-world skills this course is ideal if you’re looking to start a career in civil construction. You’ll gain practical experience in safe work practices, using tools and small machinery, and environmental care to prepare you for work in the infrastructure industry.
Course Details
The Introduction to Infrastructure (Level 2) programme is designed to help you build foundation skills for work in the civil construction and roading industries. You’ll develop essential life, work, and study skills in a supportive learning environment, alongside practical training in safe work practices, environmental care, and the use and basic maintenance of tools and small machinery.
You’ll also learn about temporary traffic management, driving and licensing requirements, and effective teamwork on site, while gaining hands-on experience assisting with the planning, completion, and quality checking of civil construction tasks.
Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
VPCW2.02 | Knowledge of Infrastructure |
VPCW2.03 | Maintain Small Machinery |
VPCW2.04 | Work Records for Infrastructure Works |
VPCW2.05 | Compacting Materials |
VPCW2.06 | Communicate in a Team |
VPCW2.07 | Minor Concrete Works |
VPCW2.08 | Communication Skills |
VPCW2.09 | Emergency Response |
VPCW2.12 | Occupational Areas and Structures |
VPCW2.13 | Use and Care for Hand Tools |
VPCW2.14 | Concrete Materials |
VPCW2.15 | Write to Communicate |
VPCW2.16 | Read Text |
VPCW2.17 | Spoken Interactions |
VPCW2.18 | Number to Solve Problems |
VPCW2.19 | Statistical Information |
VPCW2.20 | Measurement to Solve Problems |
VPCW2.21 | Lay Interlocking Pavers |
VPCW2.22 | Health and Safety |
VPCW2.23 | Environment Influence |
VPCW2.24 | Environmental Care and Protection |
VPCW2.25 | Good work habits and safe working practices |
Outcome Statement
On completion of this programme, you’ll be ready to enter employment at a supervised level in the general field of civil construction, or to enter higher study in one of the fields covered in this programme.
Duration
This programme runs for 26 weeks.
Be a NZ Domestic student
Hold no prior qualification at Level 2 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
Be between the age of 16 – 24 years old at the start of the programme.
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Introduction to Infrastructure (Level 2) FAQs
This is an 80 credit NZQA course, which teaches the basics in infrastructure by doing projects, and hands on work.
You will gain your New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 2. Upon graduation of this course, you will have developed basic skills and knowledge in the civil construction industries.
The course covers health and safety, using machinery, communication and more!
By the end of this course, you will have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 2 which is an NZQA recognized qualification.
Potential employers within this industry are looking for people who have skills and knowledge in the building industry. Knowing how to use hand tools and specialist tools that are used on worksites will give you a sought-after skill.
This course is Fees Free! No cost required when you meet the relevant funding pool requirements.
You will have access to LBT equipment, gear and resources needed for this course.
This course is currently run in Hastings.