Earn as you learn
An apprenticeship means that you can earn as you learn and don’t have to worry about a student debt.
Find the pricing for each qualification on the individual trade page, or find the full list below.
Concrete
*Example pricing.
View all pricing on the individual trade pages.
Qualification
First Year
Remaining Years
Concrete Construction Commercial and Civil Infrastructure
$1,285
$910
Optional strand(s)
- Premanufactured Elements
- Post-tensioned Concrete
$267 each
Concrete Construction Skills - Level 3
choose up to 3 strands
$1,285
$910
Additional strand(s)
- Formwork
- Reinforcing
- Placing and Finishing
- Specified Concrete Finishes
- Sawing and Drilling
- Concrete Production Manufacture
- Precast Concrete Manufacture
$267 each
The total invoice cost is divided between different expenses such as:
Resources and learning materials, Access to online learning platform (MYBCITO), Training advisor visits, Other services the BCITO provides.
Depending on which course you are enrolled in, you may also receive an additional invoice for ‘On the Job Training’ or ‘Block Course’ invoice
Payment options
Direct Debit
You can choose to pay your fees via Direct Debit. This is a great payment option as you can pay your qualification fees in manageable installments over the year.
The terms and conditions of the Direct Debit can be viewed below.
1. Payment in full
If you choose not to set up a Direct Debit, you will be required to pay the invoice in full. The due date is the 20th day of the following month.
a. Internet banking
You can find BCITO’s bank account number on the BCITO invoice.
Bank account name: BCITO Main Account
Reference: Include your BCITO number and your full name
Please remember to send proof of payment via email to:
CreditControl@bcito.org.nz
b. Pay over the phone
Call the Credit Control team on 0800 422 486 to pay via debit card or credit card (there is no surcharge).
From 1 January 2025, the Government’s Fees-Free initiative transitioned from covering the first year of study to supporting the final year of study.
BCITO learners may be eligible for free fees under the Government’s Final Year Fees Free scheme. You will need to check your eligibility using your National Student Number (NSN) at feesfree.govt.nz.
If you have any questions, please contact info@bcito.org.nz.
Apprenticeship Boost
The Apprenticeship Boost provides reassurance for employers to keep existing apprentices and take on new ones.
Apprenticeship Boost is a payment available through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to support employers of apprentices who are less than 12 months into their apprenticeship (this includes any time they've spent on a similar apprenticeship). This is available for employers with existing and new apprentices.
Who can pay my fees?
There are three different groups that can pay your fees.
- Yourself
- Your employer
- Third party e.g. a family member or friend
If your employer has agreed to pay your fees but this has not been stated on your Training Agreement, we will need you to complete a Change of Payer form, or we will need to receive an email from a verified company contact confirming they will pay your fees. They will need to specify in that email, if they are only paying the current year’s invoice or ALL fees.
Why is a ‘change of payer’ required?
It’s very important to make sure the correct payer is named on the invoice. Employers should not pay invoices if they are addressed to the Apprentice directly. This is because any credits that are applied to the invoice will go back on the same account as the original invoice. If an employer pays the apprentices’ invoices, they will miss out on the credit note being issued back to them.
Our invoicing happens over a 12-month period from your start date. This is called your Anniversary date.
- Your first-year fees are the full cost of the course you have chosen. This will be on the price list given to you upon sign up.
- Your second-years fees and fees every year going forward are referred to as ‘Annual Industry Contribution’. It may be a full 12 months or partial.
If you have any questions about your invoices, contact CreditControl@bcito.org.nz
Can I set up an Automatic payment?
Unfortunately, our system does not recognise this payment method. It is recommended you sign up with our Direct Debit option to pay your qualification fees in manageable installments over the year.
If you miss a payment, you will receive an email and text message from us. Each time you miss an instalment, we will increase your next instalment amount to cover the missed payment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Credit Control team CreditControl@bcito.org.nz
If you think you are eligible for a refund, please phone our Business Support team (0800 422 486) or email Business.Support@bcito.org.nz to have it processed.
Your certificate will only be issued once all payments have been made. If you need help with paying your invoices, please contact the Credit Control team CreditControl@bcito.org.nz
Does BCITO provide any financial support or grants?
We offer financial assistance if you're an apprentice or you are wanting to train an apprentice.
We offer scholarships and grants for BCITO employers and apprentices including:
- Building Leadership Grants
- Tools Grants
- Hardship Grants
- Diversity Scholarships
- Outward Bound and Mana Wāhine Scholarships.
Need to talk to someone?
Call the Credit Control team on 0800 422 486 or email CreditControl@bcito.org.nz