Building, Construction & Allied Trade Skills
Level 2
He toki ngao pae
Pick up the tools
Grow your skills and your confidence with hands-on experience in building, construction and allied trades skills (BCATS). Whether you are looking for a career change or just getting started, this programme will help set you on the path to an entry-level job in industry.
In this programme, you'll learn about building and construction industry projects from start to finish. You'll be able to work with the tools of the trades in a safe and supportive environment and even get on-the-job experience with a project in your community.
Not only will you get the skills you need for an entry-level job in building, construction, or allied trades, but you'll also complete this certificate with the confidence to take that next step.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
What you’ll gain from this programme
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Apply safe work practices in a building and construction environment
Use materials, tools, and equipment to complete practical projects
Read and interpret trade information and project documentation
Measure, calculate, and solve practical project problems
Plan and monitor construction projects
Communicate effectively in a workplace setting
Demonstrate work readiness skills valued by employers
Complete building and construction projects under supervision
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
We keep it simple: learn a skill, try it, then use it on small builds. Most of your learning will happen in the workshop through real build tasks. You will get to:
Complete practical building and construction projects
Use hand tools, power tools, and construction materials
Develop measuring and calculation skills used in the trades
Create sketches and drawings for projects
Practise safe working procedures
Build confidence through hands on learning and teamwork
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
Keep studying
Progress your studies with one of the following programmes:
Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills Level 3
At work
This programme may support careers in:
Construction
Building support roles
Trades assistant roles
Manufacturing environments
Allied trades industries
Community involvement
Support your community, whānau, hapū, or iwi with:
Practical building and maintenance skills
Safe workplace practices
Project planning and teamwork
Problem solving and communication skills
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 2 (Introductory)
- 47 Credits
- 12 Weeks
- Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Level 2
- No fees
- NZQA accredited
- In some locations this programme may be provided by a sub-contractor
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
You can enrol if you:
Are 16 years or older
Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident
Currently reside in New Zealand
Hold the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trade Skills (Level 1) or have equivalent skills and knowledge
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
47 credits
12 weeks long
Classroom-based with workshops
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?
No classes are currently open for application.
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