New Zealand has embarked on a programme of major infrastructure development, many workers are required.
This qualification aims to train people to work safely as general hands-on infrastructure work sites, and gain work skills and hands-on experience.
This programme is completed over eleven weeks full-time or up to six-months part-time (subject to VHNZ approval). Students will learn through a combination of eight days of face-to-face training, at least 286 hours work experience, and self-directed learning.
On completion trainees will be able to:
Trainees must complete the following compulsory unit standards for 44 credits.
COMPULSORY UNIT STANDARDS (44 Credits)
| Unit Standard | Unit Description | Credits | Level |
| 497 | Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements |
3 | 1 |
| 6453 | Demonstrate knowledge of plant and equipment used on an infrastructure worksite | 5 | 2 |
| 6469 | Maintain small machinery used in infrastructure works sites | 2 | 2 |
| 6472 | Carry out manual excavation for infrastructure works | 2 | 2 |
| 6475 | Describe and complete work records for infrastructure works | 2 | 2 |
| 6477 | Identify, hand spread, and assist in compacting materials for infrastructure works | 3 | 2 |
| 9677 | Communicate in a team or group which has an objective | 3 | 2 |
| 12349 | Demonstrate knowledge of time management | 3 | 2 |
| 17327 | Apply communication skills on an infrastructure works site | 3 | 2 |
| 20868 | Demonstrate knowledge of emergency response in the infrastructure works industry | 4 | 2 |
| 22283 | Demonstrate knowledge of occupational areas and structures in the New Zealand Infrastructure works industry |
3 | 2 |
| 23285 | Use and care for hand tools used in infrastructure works | 2 | 2 |
| 26720 | Describe health, safety, and environmental care at an infrastructure works site | 3 | 2 |
| 31941 | Demonstrate knowledge of environmental care and protection on infrastructure worksites |
3 | 2 |
| 31957 | Demonstrate knowledge of working safely as a general worker on a worksite under temporary traffic management. | 3 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 44 | ||
Eleven (11) weeks full-time
Students will learn through a combination of eight days face-to-face learning (broken into short sessions) and at least 286 hours work experience
Graduates will likely be employed as labourers in a broad range of sectors within the infrastructure works industry in the following contexts:
This entry level qualification can lead to further training toward the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) and/or the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Plant and Equipment Operation (Level 3) with a strand in Specialist Plant.
This qualification is for people starting out in the infrastructure works industry or those already working there without formal training. It's suitable for new workers, such as recent school leavers, or individuals switching from another industry. After completing this qualification, graduates will be able to work on infrastructure projects, assisting more experienced staff.
To be eligible to enrol in this programme, applicants must:
Funding and subsidies may be available for New Zealand and Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents living in New Zealand.
NOTE: Should the learner not complete the programme by the end of the stated duration or meet the funding requirements, they may be invoiced the price detailed in the Investment Schedule.
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