This programme is more than just learning to driver diggers!
It provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare for entry into civil construction and extractive industries.
This full time programme is 30 weeks in length made up of:
6 weeks tutored theory
12 weeks tutored practical
12 weeks work based training in the civil construction industries
What Employers Say
“We have been pleasantly surprised by the changes we have seen in D***. Since attending the course his productivity has been excellent... He has a good future with this firm.”
D.M. (Wellington)
“ T*** obviously had a great start at the Polytechnic. He was productive from day one and I am about to send him on another course. If he carries on like this he will be a team leader within two years.”
A.C. (Invercargill)
“I have no shortage of unskilled and unqualified people arriving at my door asking for a job. Now I tell them to go and do the course, and if the tutors tell me they will be OK, I will give them a job.”
B.B. (Christchurch)
“I can’t afford the time and money it costs to train people on the job. After my first experience with a graduate, I would take another three graduates on today.”
D.S. (Invercargill)
Employer Profile
Peter Morgan – Linton Contracting Ltd
Peter Morgan from Linton Contracting Ltd believes graduates from Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Civil Plant programme have that “little bit extra”.
The Southland company operates excavators, dump trucks and motor scrapers and Mr Morgan has employed two TPP graduates over the years.
“Going through the TPP programme gives them a little bit extra when it comes to knowing how to use the machinery. They’ve also got a good grounding in safety and maintenance which gives them a head start,” he says.
Mr Morgan believes the construction industry in Southland could be on the cusp of a boom so he may be looking to employ more TPP graduates in the future.
Manawatu
Theory Venue: Aokautere Business Park, 75 Staces Road, Palmerston North
Practical Venue: Aokautere Business Park, 75 Staces Road, Palmerston North
Times: 8.00 - 4.00 Monday - Friday
Topics are broken down into modules for easier study. These include:
safe operation of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, rollers and trucks
the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment
the preparation and setting of civil construction work sites including plan reading, levelling and site set-out
workplace first aid certificate
training and assesment for wheels, tracks and rollers
The programme includes credits towards several National Certificates in the Civil Construction and Extractive areas.
Successful graduates will receive the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate in Civil Plant Operations (Introductory) and National Certificate in Infrastructure Works with a strand in Earthworks.
National Certificate in Infrastructure Pipe Laying
National Certificate in Machine Operations
National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management
National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Service Person)
Certificate in Introduction Mining Skills (Surface Extraction)
Career Opportunities
Times have changed! There was a time when a qualification at the commencement of a career would last a lifetime. In order to achieve the most of a career, employees today must embrace the life-time learning philosophy.
Civil construction is a vast industry with a huge number of speciality fields. This means an employee can identify the type of work, or perhaps a certain machine they would like to specialise in. This will maximise job satisfaction and ensure a secure future within the greater civil construction industry.
Civil construction is not ‘easy’ work, but most of those who work within this industry love it. It is a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of ordinary New Zealanders and pay you well for the privilege.
Some graduates have worked for a short time in New Zealand after graduation and have then travelled to countries such as Australia and Canada to work in mines or on large construction projects. Regardless of what you would like to do in the future within the civil construction or mining industries, a civil construction programme will give you the best possible start. Any fees and time spent attending the programme will be the best investment in your future that you could possibly make.
Fees paid for the Certificate in Civil Plant Operations (Introductory) or Civil Construction, Quarrying and Mining are eligible for an interest free student loan from Studylink1 for all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Many trainees also qualify for training allowances during the programme.
Entry Criteria
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above
Applicants must agree to take a drug test after week six of the programme
Applicants will ideally have held a full Class 1 licence for 6 months at programme commencement however, at the discretion of the Programme Leader applicants may hold a Restricted Class 1 licence providing a full licence can be gained within two months of the programme commencement date
Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant has completed a similar qualification in this or related field and/or has sound written and oral communication skills
Complete a medical disclosure form relevant to working in the civil construction industry
Note:
If the programme is oversubscribed applications will be processed by licence criteria and medical fitness
Due to the integrated delivery of training and assessment, this certificate programme is designed for full time learners only
The start date for Manawatu venue is 25th February 2013. The finish date is 27th October 2013.
*Excluding holidays
**Optional additional cost to students[1] (2012 cost)
Endorsing licence for W.T.R[2]
$132.00
Traffic Control Registration NZTA
$46.00
[1]The optional/additional costs are not required to successfully complete the programme. [2]Students receive all WTR endorsement training and assessment from student fees. This cost involves adding endorsements to licence.
This programme is more than just learning to drive diggers!
It provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare you for entry into civil construction, quarrying or mining industries.
This full time programme is 30 weeks in length made up of:
6 weeks tutored theory
14 weeks tutored practical
10 weeks work based training in the civil construction and/or mining industries
Work experience
As part of this programme, you will be required to spend time in the field working alongside qualified professionals.
Our facilities
This programme will be provided in a civil construction and mining environment with the industry leaders providing access to appropriate plant and equipment for training purposes.
What Employers Say
“We have been pleasantly surprised by the changes we have seen in D***. Since attending the course his productivity has been excellent... He has a good future with this firm.”
D.M. (Wellington)
“ T*** obviously had a great start at the Polytechnic. He was productive from day one and I am about to send him on another course. If he carries on like this he will be a team leader within two years.”
A.C. (Invercargill)
“I have no shortage of unskilled and unqualified people arriving at my door asking for a job. Now I tell them to go and do the course, and if the tutors tell me they will be OK, I will give them a job.”
B.B. (Christchurch)
“I can’t afford the time and money it costs to train people on the job. After my first experience with a graduate, I would take another three graduates on today.”
D.S. (Invercargill)
What Graduates Say
“I was made redundant and had always been interested in mining so I looked at Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Civil, Quarrying and Mining programme which was aimed at those wanting to enter the industry. I moved the family to Greymouth and did the course, it was a great way for me to get into the industry. The tutors were really experienced and I learnt a lot from them about the basics of mining.
Now I am working full time in the mining industry and earning more money that I ever have. At the beginning of the year I was unemployed, and then a student, now we are looking at going from renting a house to buying one. That is a big change – it’s great.
I am doing further study now and the qualifications I got at TPP can be cross credited towards ongoing training. I have no regrets about doing the course and would recommend it to anyone.”
Nick Yates
Core Elements
Topics are broken down into modules for easier study. These include:
safe operation of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, rollers and trucks
the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment
the preparation and setting of civil construction work sites including plan reading, levelling and site set-out
demonstrating knowledge of the geological nature of surface extraction sites
workplace first aid certificate
training and assesment for wheels, tracks and rollers
Practical components of this programme include:
excavator training
loader training
roller training
onsite truck driving
chainsaw
road saw
gold screens
gravel screens
surveying
concrete placment
road building
machine up keep
The programme includes credits towards several National Certificates in the Civil Construction and Mining areas.
Successful graduates will receive the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate in Civil, Quarrying and Mining (Introductory), National Certificate in Infrastructure Works with a strand in Earthworks and National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Introductory)
After successful completion of this programme graduates could enter into a training agreement with their employer and work towards one of the National Certificates available in the Civil Construction and Mining Industries
Career Opportunities
Times have changed! There was a time when a qualification at the commencement of a career would last a lifetime. In order to achieve the most of a career, employees today must embrace the life-time learning philosophy.
Civil construction is a vast industry with a huge number of speciality fields. This means an employee can identify the type of work, or perhaps a certain machine they would like to specialise in. This will maximise job satisfaction and ensure a secure future within the greater civil construction industry.
Civil construction is not ‘easy’ work, but most of those who work within this industry love it. It is a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of ordinary New Zealanders and pay you well for the privilege.
Some graduates have worked for a short time in New Zealand after graduation and have then travelled to countries such as Australia and Canada to work in mines or on large construction projects. Regardless of what you would like to do in the future within the civil construction or mining industries, a civil construction programme will give you the best possible start. Any fees and time spent attending the programme will be the best investment in your future that you could possibly make.
Fees paid for the Certificate in Civil Plant Operations (Introductory) or Civil Construction, Quarrying and Mining are eligible for an interest free student loan from Studylink1 for all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Many trainees also qualify for training allowances during the programme.
Entry Criteria
Hold a Full Class 1 Licence, valid for six months on entry to the programme, or hold a Restricted Class 1 and will gain Full Class 1 within two months of programme commencement. Please discuss licence requirements with Programme Leader prior to enrolment.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Special entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant has achieved a local or national certificate in construction or another related field and/or has sound written and oral communication skills. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Note: some modules of this programme require specific levels of physical ability.
This programme requires that a Questionnaire be completed in addition to the enrolment form.
This programme will be provided in a civil construction and mining environment with the industry leaders providing access to appropriate plant and equipment for training purposes.
**Optional additional cost to students[1] (2012 cost)
Endorsing licence for W.T.R[2]
$132.00
Traffic Control Registration NZTA
$46.00
[1]The optional/additional costs are not required to successfully complete the programme. [2]Students receive all WTR endorsement training and assessment from student fees. This cost involves adding endorsements to licence.
Traffic Control (TC)
This is a Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller certification, which covers the standards and procedures required by Transit NZ (COPTTM) Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management control.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS Level 1)
This is a Transit NZ Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisors certification, holders of this card are trained and qualified to include carrying out site management of (6) temporary traffic management worksites in compliance to Transit NZ (COPTTM) Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management procedures.
TC / STMS Level 1 (Refresher)
This is a Transit approved course for TC / STMS staff to recertify their Traffic Management Cards.
Entry Criteria
A new TC card holder has a (1 month) stand down period, before they are allegeable to attend STMS L1 course.
A TC / STMS traffic management card is (Valid) for 3 years from the date issue.
To attend TC / STMS Refresher course the (Card Holder) certification must be valid and or the cards expiry date has not exceed more than 12 months from the date issue.
If a person’s TC / STMS card has expired over 12 months, they must attend a full TC training course and are require to have a I month stand down to progress to the STMS L1 certification.
A person who has attended a Refresher course is “normally eligible” to advance to STMS L1 certification within a day of completing the refresher course.
