QUALIFIED People. QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
Civil Trade Certification (CTC) is a nationally recognised accreditation programme for civil contractors, delivered by Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ).
It combines a recognised trade qualification with certified hours of practical experience, and leads to registration as a Certified Tradesperson.
Connexis has been a proud supporter of Civil Trades since 2015.
Why Get Civil Trade Certified?
Benefits to Employers
- Improves the productivity, efficiency and safety of the workforce
- Lowers the overall risk profile of the workplace and therefore business
- Improves business attributes and scores during tender evaluation
- Reduces rework
- Attracts and retains employees
- A clear career path to attract young people linking to a skilled trade
Benefits to Trades People
- Provides an industry career not just a company job
- Credibility: recognisable and respected trades person
- Formal recognition of already acquired competency, skills and experience
- Income growth opportunities
Benefits to InfrastructurE Industry
- Provides effective method of replacing the ageing workforce
- Increases Industry capability and capacity to meet demands from the following: growth in new infrastructure construction, introduction of new technologies, requirement for efficiency gains from improved infrastructure asset management, and new Health and Safety legislation
How Can I Get Civil Trade Certified?
A Civil Infrastructure Level 4 qualification
8000 hours of practical experience
This is around 4 years including 2,000 hours at Level 4 competency
Be assessed for a Civil Trade Certification
Level 4 qualifications eligible for Civil Trades Certification:
- Road Construction & Maintenance
- Road Surfacing
- Road Marking (testing)
- Pipeline Construction and Maintenance
- Pipe Installation
- Piling
4 areas you can be Civil Trades Certified in:
ROAD CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
- Earthworks
- Road Construction
- Road Maintenance
- Non-Structural Concrete
- Forestry Earthworks
Piling
- Piling
PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
- Trenched
- Trenchless
- Drinking-water
- Wastewater & Stormwater
ROAD SURFACING
- Bituminous Mixes
- Chip seal
- Slurry
- Binder Manufacturing
- Bituminous Mixing operation
- Bituminous Spraying Operation
- Road Marking (Testing)
3 ways to gain your qualification
Option 1: Apprenticeship
Relatively new to the industry? Then this option will be for you.
You could be a school leaver, someone who is changing industry or re-joining the workforce after some time away. It usually takes 2–3 years to complete the Apprenticeship and obtain a Civil Trades qualification. Learn more about a Civil Infrastructure Apprenticeship here.
Option 2: Recognition of current competence
Do you have over 5 years of experience in the Civil Infrastructure Industry? Then you will be eligible for this option.
You will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years, current and concurrent, at a high level of skill via a portfolio of evidence and professional discussion. Learn more about the RCC option here, or contact your local Customer Service Account Manager.
Option 3: Qualification pathway
Do you have less than 5 years in the Civil Infrastructure Industry and have obtained some unit standards or a Level 2 or Level 3 certificate? Then this option is for you. Finishing the next qualification in your sector pathway may be the best way for you to obtain a Civil Trades qualification.
Interested in becoming Civil Trade Certified?
Civil Contractors New Zealand Incorporated
Contact the Civil Trades Coordinator:
Email: info@civiltrades.co.nz
Phone: 0800 692 376
Mobile: 027 209 7222
Or head to the CCNZ Civil Trades website for more information: