Introduction
Get a Trade in the Construction Industry
If you are interested in working with wood on a building site or in the workshop, building outdoor furniture and using power tools to construct projects then our Building and Construction course will give you the skills you are looking for.
Learn about:
- Essential building skills
- Constructing basic items with hand & power tools
- Work placement and onsite safety practices
- Reading plans & creating drawings
- Onsite construction projects
Enrol in our Construction Programme to:
- Complete NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathway – Construction and Infrastructure (BCATS)
- Learn essential building skills
- Learn how to use hand tools & power tools
- Get insights into the local building industry
- Prepare for apprenticeships or trades training
What will I learn?
This Building and Construction course covers
- Essential building skills
- Constructing basic items with hand & power tools
- Work placement and onsite safety practices
- Reading plans & creating drawings
- Onsite construction projects
What qualification will I get?
Graduates will gain “NCEA Level 2, Vocational Pathway – Construction”
What is the start date, timetable and course duration?
- Start dates:
- You can start any time
- Timetable:
- 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
- Course duration:
- 20 weeks
What are the costs?
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria
What is the location for this course?
This course is available in-person from our Mount Maunganui branch
Is this course available via distance learning?
No, sorry, it is only available in person at the branches listed above
Is this course available to international students?
No, this course is offered only to NZ citizens or permanent residents
Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?
Anyone aged 16 years and older is welcome
Are there any prerequisites?
You must have achieved NCEA Level 1 or above to be eligible for this course
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