New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills

Summary

Are you keen to enter one of the largest industries in NZ? The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Building Construction and Trade Skills (Level 2) will put you on a pathway towards a career in the exciting building & construction industry.

Quick info

Level: 2

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: 13 weeks full-time
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Dates:
Palmerston North
06 Oct 2025 – 12 Dec 2025

Whanganui
06 Oct 2025 – 12 Dec 2025

Masterton
06 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Domestic Fees: *
Nil Fees

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Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees-free

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) (BCATS) is explicitly designed to provide learners with a progressive pathway into a wide range of trade-related occupations. You will develop the basic skills and knowledge in numerous aspects of the construction trade, which you can further develop relevant to various building, construction, and allied trades contexts.

You will develop a flexible approach to learning through a range of skills and activities, allowing you to make informed choices on the relevant and appropriate subjects to your needs and purposes.