NZ Certificate in Foundation Construction Level 3

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How long it takes

The New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Construction Level 3 typically takes 8 to 15 months to complete.

How much it costs

You can find out more about costs by referring to What it costs and how long it takes page for the 2024 Course Fees and 2024 Off-Job Training Fees. For more information contact the team at BCITO Te Pūkenga.

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required by people who deal specifically with constructing foundations for building projects. This qualification covers:

  • health & safety
  • documentation and communication
  • building legislation
  • preparation of orders for materials and products
  • preliminary work and site establishment
  • footings and slab
  • foundations and walls
  • reinforcing
  • placing and finishing concrete
  • fabrication
  • pile foundations

Need to know more?

For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.