Build your Future
If you want to get into the building trade, or learn how to work on your home and land, this programme is a great starting point. Covering general construction and maintenance knowledge, it provides training across a wide range of construction and maintenance areas by giving you practical experience on small building projects.
Core Skills
You will learn wide range of construction and career skills. The development of literacy, numeracy and information technology is embedded and applied throughout the learning experience.
This programme gives you the chance to study in a supportive environment where you get the time and individual attention you need to achieve a level 2 qualification.
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Reading plans
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Drawing detailed project sketches
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Non-consent building of garden furniture or small sheds
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Safely use hand tools, power tools and machinery
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Knowledge of current building practices
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Be able to discuss the use of selected building materials
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Have knowledge of building calculations.
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Concrete preparation, mixing and laying
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Work collaboratively and effectively in a team or group to achieve a task or outcome
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Producing a CV (Curriculum Vitae)
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Budgeting skills
Career opportunities
Admission information
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (Construction)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.