New Zealand Certificate in Cranes
The Skills Organisation
Subject area
Plant and Machine Operations
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Candidates are expected to be employed in the cranes industry.
The New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strand in Dogman [Ref: 3730] is a prerequisite for this qualification, or equivalent knowledge and skills. Where prospective learners hold equivalent knowledge and skills and hold unit standard 3789 they may apply to the programme provider for direct entry.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the crane industry with individuals who may be employed as crane operators or dogmen for a range of crane tasks on dynamic and variable workplaces.
The qualification strands recognise the differing requirements of specialist crane operations.
The crane industry, and the building and construction industry in particular, will benefit from having people who have qualified in crane operation or load guidance for a range of crane types.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and may be supervising others.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$34,000
Median earnings one year after study
$37,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
59%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Tū i te ora scholarship
Provided by:
Northland Regional Council
Website:
https://www.nrc.govt.nz/your-council/work-with-us/funding-and-awards/
Value:
$3000
Rural Women New Zealand Education Fund
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
Up to $500.00
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: (09) 525 2590
Fax: (09) 525 2591
Email: support@skills.org.nz
Web: http://www.skills.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.