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Vocational Pathway - Construction and Infrastructure Sector (Level 2)

About the programme

In this NCEA Level 2 programme, you’ll be introduced to and get an exciting look into the trades construction and infrastructure industry. Your first year of learning is hands-on practical where you will learn components in electrical, plumbing and building, as well as the opportunity to create things that you will be proud of. This course offers entry-level skills that you can take with you to the next level of your career in construction and infrastructure.

Vocational pathway: Construction and Infrastructure

Programme code: YP1501

Programme modules: Building, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing and Gasfitting

NCEA level: Level 2 (Level 3 in year 2)

Number of credits: 30

​Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with their normal school work. The unit standards achieved at the WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3.​  

Duration of programme: 32 weeks. February to November, with an option to re-enrol for year two

Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term

Location: Depending on your closest location, it will be one of the following:

  • Rotokauri Campus
  • Kopu Workshop, 25 Kopu Road, Thames
  • Ōtorohanga Campus

Cost: Free to the student

Transport: To be arranged with your school and covered by WTA (if applicable)

Further details: On the WTA home page and www.youthguarantee.net.nz.

Contacts: You must enrol through your school. See your careers advisor

Year two entry criteria: To move on to year two you will need to have completed 80% of the available credits in year one.

Programme content

Unit StandardTitleVersionLevel CreditsWintec code
 (Electrical)    
05907Work safely with electrical equipment721TE05907C
15852Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits722TE15852
15849Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work622TE15849
 (Plumbing)    
25414Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting components122TE25414
17593Apply safe work practices in the workplace624TE17593
330557Select, describe, use, and maintain tools for plumbing and drainlaying projects
124TE330557
 (Building)​    
24354Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment324TC24354
24361Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects323TE24361
12936Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project628TC12936
​​ Total NZQA Credits
​ 30

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