Trades Essentials (Micro-credential)

Pre-enrolment
* Providers must ensure that applicants are informed about the physical nature of construction and engineering worksites.
* This micro-credential is designed to be delivered with a blend of worksite and classroom learning. The worksite experience may be in a commercial workplace or simulated in a provider-based facility.
* Where worksite experience is in a commercial workplace, a workplace training agreement or equivalent must be agreed between the learner, the provider, and the employer.

Accessibility
* Providers will ensure meaningful engagement with the variety of learners/ākonga and support organisations.
* Learners/ākonga will need to be able to meet the physical demands of a construction or engineering role.
* Learners/ākonga require sufficient literacy capability for reading and completing basic workplace documents.

Language proficiency
* Providers will support ākonga/learners during delivery to ensure they have the level of language proficiency or literacy required.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this micro-credential is to introduce learners/ākonga to the core aptitude, skills, and attributes needed to successfully work at the entry-level, in the construction and engineering industries.

The Trades Essentials micro-credential addresses an identified gap in the introductory skills required by those working in the construction and engineering industries in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will enhance employment and job seeking opportunities prior to committing to further industry training and/or employment in the construction or engineering trades. It is intended for people new to the construction or engineering trades, or those who have secured a job prior to enter the trades workforce for the first time.

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