Are you already working in the infrastructure industry and are seeking formal qualifications?

The NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Plant Operation strand) [Level 3] provides an introduction to road construction for those working in the infrastructure industry.

You will have the opportunity to gain your Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement, as well as your Forklift endorsement.

During the NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Plant Operation) programme you will learn the following:

• Health and safety
• First aid
• Industry specific skills
• Plant and equipment maintenance and operation

You are welcome to make an appointment to talk to a teaching staff member about this programme.

Academic Criteria

• This programme is open entry.

Standard Entry Criteria

• Applicants must have a minimum Restricted Licence and in the process of gaining their Full Class 1.
• Applicants must be aged 17 years or over, have a reasonable physical level in order to complete the programme and be employed within the industry.

English Language Entry Requirement

If English is not your first language a level of English language fluency is required for the programme. This may be demonstrated through successful study of a programme in English, completion of a NZ Certificate in English Language L3, approved scores on IELTS tests (5.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.0), completion of an EIT | Te Pūkenga assessment.

Entry with Credit

If you wish to claim credit from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

Please identify any credit you may wish to be considered as part of the programme application. Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.

EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.