We are reviewing Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose.

• New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1) [Ref: 3843]
• New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 3844]
• New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 3) [Ref: 3845]

At the same time, we are developing a suite of new skill standards better suited to the needs of ākonga (learners) and the BCATS industries. All new skill standards will include achieved/merit/excellence grades to differentiate a student’s level of performance and achievement and help grow parity of esteem for this vocational pathway with ‘academic/University Entrance (UE)’ subjects.

This will also enable the standards to contribute to NCEA merit and excellence endorsement at certificate level, which may have a significant impact on future training and career prospects.