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We are pleased to share the listing of new skill standards in November 2024.  These core construction skill standards will support flexible pathways into, through and across construction trades.

Benefits for industry

  • The skill standards reflect critical common skills the construction industry values.
  • They will become one set of “building blocks” used by all providers, reducing confusion and inconsistencies.
  • The skill standards will support learner pathways by including a progression of skills and knowledge from starting out to working unsupervised.
  • Learners will be able to transfer their achievements between providers and across construction trades seamlessly.
  • Skill standards provide flexibility for learners without compromising the skills and behaviours that industry values.

Project consultation

A summary of the project consultation and key themes can be read in the consultation summary report. 

Read the consultation summary report

 

Project outcomes

As a result of this project, 26 new skill standards have been listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF). This also means:

  • New skill standards will be replacing some current unit standards
  • Some current unit standards will be expired.

New skill standards

NEW SKILL STANDARDS UNIT STANDARD REPLACED
40286, Select and use common materials for construction tasks  
40287, Contribute to a healthy and safe team in a construction environment
40288, Implement controls to manage hazardous substances in existing buildings and structures
40289, Use and respond to trade language to progress construction tasks
40290, Respond to the construction environment when interacting with others
40291, Reduce material waste in a construction environment
40292, Protect the environment when undertaking construction work
40293, Contribute to sustainable practices in a construction environment
40304, Plan own tasks to fit within a construction work programme

40305, Plan and progress activities for a construction work programme

 30857, Plan and communicate for construction processes
40308, Develop and maintain positive work relationships in a construction environment

40309, Evaluate a new or emerging technology for a construction environment

 30869, Maintain the professional standards of the construction industry as a carpentry trade professional
40296, Implement compliance practices in a construction environment 30852, Demonstrate understanding of licensing requirements and comply with codes and consent processes for construction work
40299, Implement practices to maintain a healthy and safe construction environment

40300, Maintain standards of work in a construction environment

 30854, Apply legislative frameworks to construction operations
40306, Explain material science in a construction environment

40307, Identify construction strategies to manage environmental impact on buildings

 30858, Demonstrate understanding of building and construction science
40301, Work with timber materials for construction tasks

40302, Work with light steel for construction tasks

40303, Describe suitability of concrete used in construction

 30855, Demonstrate understanding of materials used for carpentry work
40294, Interpret measurements in a construction environment

40295, Problem-solve using calculations in a construction environment

 24378, Make calculations for carpentry

 
40297, Interpret information from plans and documentation for construction tasks

40298, Interpret and update project documentation to progress a construction work programme

 30853, Read and interpret working drawings and specifications and apply them to undertake construction projects
40310, Use and store hand and power tools for construction tasks

40311, Manage tool and equipment use in a construction environment

 32462, Use carpentry tools under supervision

Expiring unit standards

ID Title
22145 Store and prepare materials for use on construction sites
27188 Prepare order lists for a medium building
30856 Use mathematics for construction
30859 Use tools and equipment for carpentry work