G&H Training are proud to be part of this government initiative designed for young people who are ready to move on from school but who still want to study and learn practical skills.

Youth Guarantee Practical Construction Skills course is a hands-on course which incorporates entry level knowledge and skills for a variety of construction trades. It includes practical work based literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

This course is fully funded by the Tertiary Education Commission, so there are no course fees for learners. Because this course is fully funded, you can't get a student loan or allowance from StudyLink while on this course. However, if your family gets Family Support they will continue to get it while you are on course.

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) set the entry criteria for this course. To be eligible for this course learners need to:

• Be aged 16/17 years
• If you are 15 years old and have a Ministry of Education Exemption you may also be eligible for this course
• Be a citizen of New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue or Australia or Australian residing in New Zealand.
• International Students are not eligible for this course.

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What does this course offer students?

• Practical hands-on learning in our fully equipped workshop.
  
  
The following qualifications:
• The National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills (L2),
  and
• The G&H Certificate in Practical Construction Skills (L2)
  
You also have the option to gain a
• First Aid certificate
  
  Your learning will include
• Practical and theory carpentry units
• Practical literacy, numeracy and communication skills for work
• Small class numbers
• Work experience with local industry employers*
• Inspiration and career choice information.
  

*If there are places available AND you have demonstrated you are work ready.

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The industry, workplace and study skills gained on this course can help learners progress onto further training, Modern Apprenticeship, or a job within the New Zealand building and construction industry.

These pathways include:

• Building
• Construction
• Drainlaying
• Flooring
• Gasfitting
• Infrastructure
• Joinery
• Painting and decorating
• Plumbing
• Roofing

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Click on the branch name to take you to information on the branch address

What are the class times?

8 am - 3.30 pm Monday to Friday

How long is the course?

40 weeks including holidays

Where can I do this course?

This course is available at our venues in:

Whangarei

North Shore, Auckland

Manukau, Auckland

Hamilton

Napier

New Plymouth

Palmerston North

Lower Hutt (Wellington)

How do I get more information or enrol on this course?

Phone Head Office on 0800 876 4664 or

Click here to request an information and enrolment pack

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