New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Construction
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
Subject area
Building not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
All candidates must hold a current first aid certificate to be awarded this qualification.
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of, relevant legislation, regulations, rules, and Australia/New Zealand Standards.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is designed to provide the construction industry with trained people who have attained the practical skills, knowledge and aptitude to work professionally, constructing foundations for building projects.
The qualification provides recognition of knowledge and skills for people working in construction contracting situations as foundations specialists, as well as those working in the building relocation industry.
This qualification supports the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Building & Housing's Builder Licensing Scheme, providing eligibility for a streamlined application process toward the Foundations Licence Class. The Foundations Licence is compulsory for those constructing building foundations from March 2012.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Building at this level can earn:
$30,000
Median earnings one year after study
$33,000
Median earnings two years after study
$42,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
53%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Clutha District Council: Tuapeka County Bursary Fund
Provided by:
Clutha District Council - Corporate Services Administrator
Website:
https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-district/funding-schemes/Pages/default.aspx
Value:
Minimum bursary of $1000 is available annually.
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
Provided by:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - NZ Aid Programme
Website:
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships
Value:
See 'Additional Information.'
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 381 6430
Fax: (04) 381 6431
Email: national.office@bcito.org.nz
Web: http://www.bcito.org.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.