New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Construction
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Building not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
N/A
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the construction industry with people who have the practical skills, knowledge and aptitude to construct foundations for building projects, to a commercial standard.
The qualification provides recognition of knowledge and skills for people working in construction situations as foundation construction specialists, as well as those working in the building relocation industry. The optional Concrete Placing and Finishing strand provides recognition of the skills and knowledge for people who also place and finish concrete foundations.
This qualification aligns to the knowledge and skills requirements of the Foundations Licence class of the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Building at this level can earn:
$46,000
Median earnings one year after study
$50,000
Median earnings two years after study
$58,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
69%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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