New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (General) (Level 3)

Graduates of this certificate will be able to:

• Apply safe working practices while working at heights in accordance with health and safety legislation and Good Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding in New Zealand.
• Calculate weights to sling regular loads using the appropriate lifting equipment.
• Lead a small team to complete simple or suspended scaffold works.
• Erect, alter and dismantle a simple scaffold structure in a variety of systems including tube and coupler.
• Apply knowledge of quantities and loading to design simple scaffold structures in a variety of systems including tube and coupler, to meet client requirements.

Graduates are eligible to apply for the Elementary Scaffolding Certificate of Competence.

• Be over 16 years of age.
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate before enrolment (unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402).
• Be in employment in New Zealand and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme. The employer and applicant, in conjunction with VHNZ, must complete a training agreement.
• Be physically fit and able to demonstrate physical competency for the skills being trained.
• This programme is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Trainees must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Residents.

Suitability to enrol will be established through an interview with VHNZ prior to offer of place.

EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY

Graduates of this qualification, once they have been issued with the Certificate of Competence (Elementary), are most likely to be employed as a scaffolder erecting and dismantling simple scaffolds for largely residential construction purposes but may also be in other areas in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and client requirements.

EDUCATION PATHWAY

This qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Trade) (Level 4).

This qualification may lead to the New Zealand Apprenticeship in Scaffolding (Trade) Level 4 and then into the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Proprietary Suspended) (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Advanced) Level 5.

Graduates may also consider pursuing a career in the cranes sector, as the skills and knowledge acquired in this qualification can be effectively transferred to related certifications within that industry.

Delivery is via a mixture of face-to-face learning on and off the job combined with extensive on-job learning, some e-learning may also be included.

Learners must complete a final common (Capstone) assessment that aligns with the Scaffolding Certificate of Competence.

You will earn while you learn. That means you don’t have to fork out for large student loans or work multiple jobs to pay the bill. The NZ Government is right behind getting people into trades, so they help subsidise your training.

NOTE: The cost after subsidy from the Government is $42 per week. This amount can be paid by direct debit – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly to suit. The weekly amount is charged until you complete the required duration of the programme, and you are fully signed off by an Assessor.