Learning curve
Annual Conference of Assn Consulting Engineers NZ
Napier
9-11 August 2007
Programme Highlights
Thursday 9 August
Optional Workshop:
Project Sustainability Management
8.30-5.00 Presented by John Boyd, and supported by FIDIC
- Registration Desk opens - at Memorial Centre
- Opening Of Trade Display - at Memorial Centre
- Icebreaker dinner (off site at Mission Vineyard)
Friday 10 August
- The Future Of The Consulting Industry! Roger Flanagan, University of Reading UK
- Economics and Sustainability, Rod Oram
- Panel Discussion: Sustainable Business - The New Zealand Outlook Sustainability In The International Scene John Boyd (FIDIC) Golder Associates, Canada, and FIDIC President Elect
- Case Study: A Win-win Solution by Challenging Conventional Practices
- AGM and Members' Forum
Saturday 11 August
- Addressing Challenges In Recruiting Managing and Retaining Talent in Today's Market Katrina Troughton, IBM
- Case Study: Implementing PSM to your Workplace Kerry Griffiths, URS
- Stepping Out: Non-traditional Leadership Skills, Jolene Brown, USA
- Afternoon Optional Tours
- Innovate NZ! Awards Dinner
Enquiries to: www.acenz.org.nz 
Training
Site Safe has a nationwide training network and contracts over 70 Trainers. Our Trainers have been selected because they are all highly competent Trainers with a background in the construction industry and have extensive knowledge of the Health and Safety in Employment Act. Other industry Trainers are selected based on their extensive knowledge of workplace health and safety and relevant legislation.
The current training courses available
- Building Construction Passport
- Civil Passport
- Electrical Passport
- Maintenance Passport
- Supervisor Gold Card Course
- Supervisor Gold Card Update Course
- Working Safely at Height
- Store Safe Passport
- Construction Management Course
- Construction Industry Health and Safety Representative Training
- General Industry Health and Safety Representative Training
- Mobile Training Unit
- Workplace Safety Course
- Leadership in Safety Course
Enquiries to:
64 4 499 2509
Fax 64 4 499 2508
comments@sitesafe.org.nz
Certificate in Applied Technology (Carpentry)
Programme summary
Are you ready to start your apprenticeship in the building industry? Develop a sound knowledge of the carpentry industry, exterior wall and roof cladding, foundations, interior lining and finishing, and wall and sub-floor framing. Work together with your fellow students to build a three-bedroom house.
Do you want a career as a builder? Combining theory and practice, the Certificate in Applied Technology (Carpentry) teaches you how to carry out carpentry tasks within a variety of construction projects.
Gain fundamental construction skills required for a wide range of building construction tasks. Develop a sound knowledge of the carpentry industry, exterior wall and roof cladding, foundations, interior lining and finishing, and wall and sub-floor framing.
Learn to identify, select and correctly install the right building materials and fastening systems. Become competent in the use of hand tools, electrical portable tools and machinery, and acquire the skills to interpret building plans and calculate building materials.
You also become familiar with health and safety issues in the building industry, and increase your knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Courses
The following is a selection of the compulsory courses you need to study to complete this programme.
- BUIT4528 Exterior Wall CladdingTBC
- BUIT4522 FoundationsTBC
- BUIT4529 Interior Lining and FinishingTBC
- APPT3000 Introduction to Health, Safety and Professional DevelopmentTBC
- BUIT4530 Introduction to CarpentryTBC
- BUIT4527 Roof CladdingTBC
- BUIT4526 Roof and Ceiling FramingTBC
- BUIT4521 Site Preliminaries
Career opportunities
- Apprentice carpenter
- Assistant tradesperson
Diploma in Applied Technology (Building)
Programme summary
Want a qualification to advance your building career? Improve your knowledge of building administration, building envelopment and building structures, as well as health and safety issues in the building industry. Classes are held once a week, so you can combine study with an apprenticeship in the building industry.
Are you already working in the building industry? The Diploma in Applied Technology (Building) helps you further your knowledge of the building trade and will enable you to complete your apprenticeship training. Apply what you have learnt in a major industry project.
You also improve your communication, problem solving and project management skills.
Once you've successfully completed a minimum of 6,000 hours of theory and on-the-job practical experience, you will be eligible to graduate as a fully-qualified builder. You can also apply for entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Technology, specialising in Building.
Courses
The following is a selection of the compulsory courses you need to study to complete this programme.
- APPT5010 Communication, Problem-solving,Health and SafetyTBC
- APPT5011 Self-Employment and Managing ProjectsTBC
- APPT6012 Technology ProjectTBC
Career opportunities
- Building certifier
- Construction manager
- Project manager
- Property developer
- Registered builder
- Self-employed builder
Certificate in Multi-skill Building Construction
Programme summary
Want a career in the building industry? Develop an understanding of the basic principles and practices in carpentry, furniture making and joinery, plumbing, painting and plastering.
Are you interested in working in the building industry? The Certificate in Multi Skill Building Construction prepares students who have not had previous training for employment in the building industry. Develop the skills to start your building career. Become knowledgeable about the basic principles and practices in carpentry, joinery and furniture making, plumbing, plastering, and painting and decorating. Apply what you've learnt in practical exercises.
Small classes ensure that you get plenty of one-on-one time with our industry-experienced staff.
Once you have successfully completed the Certificate in Multi Skill Building Construction, you can move into the Certificate in Applied Technology (Boatbuilding), Certificate in Applied Technology (Carpentry), Certificate in Applied Technology (Furniture and Joinery), Certificate in Applied Technology (Interior Decor) or the Certificate in Applied Technology (Plumbing and Gas fitting).
Courses
The following is a selection of the compulsory courses you need to study to complete this programme.
- BUIT2110 Core CarpentryTBC
- BUIT2130 Core Furniture and JoineryTBC
- BUIT2140 Core Painting and PlasteringTBC
- BUIT2120 Core PlumbingTBC
- Assistant tradesperson
National Certificate in Carpentry
Programme summary
Want to take your building career even further? Advance your understanding of building calculations, the use of timber in construction, wall frames, exterior claddings, timber weatherboards, interior linings and trim, concrete masonry structures and construction equipment.
Have you already been working in the building and construction industry for a while? Do you want a carpentry qualification to further your career? The National Certificate in Carpentry is intended for people with a minimum of seven years' practical building experience.
Elective courses cover a range of topics that are relevant to the building and construction industry - from suspended concrete floor systems and sound insulation systems to pitch gable and hip roof framing, and the planning of demolition work.
You also improve your ability to deal with subcontractors.
To help you combine study with your work, the National Certificate in Carpentry is offered as a series of evening classes. You attend classes one evening per week.
Courses
The following is a selection of the compulsory courses you need to study to complete this programme.
- BUIT U13001 Unit Std 13001 Demonstrate knowledge of building calculationsTBC
- BUIT U13002 US13002 Demonstrate knowledge of timber used in constructionTBC
- BUIT U13012 Unit Std 13012 Demonstrate knowledge of setting out and erecting wall framesTBC
- BUIT U13015 Unit Std 13015 Demonstrate knowledge relating to the work of construction subcontractorsTBC
- BUIT U13017 Unit Std 13017 Demonstrate knowledge of fixing exterior claddings and timber weatherboardsTBC
- BUIT U13022 Unit Std 13022 Demonstrate knowledge of fixing interior linings and trimTBC
- BUIT U13025 Unit Std 13025 Demonstrate knowledge of timber stair and ramp constructionTBC
- BUIT U13027 Unit Std 13027 Knowledge of construction of concrete masonry structures and pavingTBC
Career opportunities
- Assistant tradesperson
- Carpentry apprentice
- Construction retailer
Contact: Course Information Centre
0800 10 95 10 or +64 9 815 2945 or +64 9 815 4321 ext 8498
courses@unitec.ac.nz
+64 9 836 7425
Waitakere Course Information
Postal address:
Unitec New Zealand,
Course Information Centre,
Private Bag 92025,
Auckland