INFRASTRUCTURE GATEWAY PROGRAMMES
Connexis Gateway programmes have a combination of theory and practical unit standards, with workbook or online learning options available.
Online learning/elearning includes assessments with theory questions incorporating multiple choice, drag and drop and true or false. There are also on-job practical tasks that are assessed, and evidence uploaded to the Connexis Learning Management System.
We assign an assessor to assess the students practical work and provide support and guidance to the school and student throughout the programme. Once the programme is completed, a certificate is presented to the student.
GATEWAY PROGRAMME FEES
Each programme costs $200 + GST per student and includes:
- assessment of and loading of all units;
- cost for all resources (workbooks or eLearning access and assessment material);
- support and admin charge;
- awarding of a printed certificate for the student.
our gateway programmes
Dig it – Introduction to Infrastructure Works (Level 2, 18-25 Credits)
This programme introduces students to the civil infrastructure industry.
At the completion of this programme, students will:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe work habits and emergency procedures on an infrastructure worksite,
- Be able to use hand tools, small machinery and/or excavate manually,
- Have an understanding of the infrastructure industry.
DELIVERY MODEL
This programme is a combination of theory and practical units and can be completed through workbooks or eLearning. This programme is also available through the free eLearning app ‘Totara’. Totara allows quick and secure access to eLearning programmes, courses and assessment activities whenever and wherever it suits.
PROGRESSIONAL PATHWAY
Upon completion, this programme offers a pathway to Breaking Ground - Infrastructure Worksites (Level 3) programme or the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2).
Breaking Ground – Infrastructure Worksites (Level 3, 17-25 Credits)
This programme builds on the Dig It - Introduction to Infrastructure Works programme and provides a greater understanding of the civil infrastructure industry.
At the completion of this programme, students will:
- Be able to work safely on an infrastructure worksite,
- Demonstrate knowledge of daily worksite requirements and/or knowledge of working around services,
- Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure soils, aggregates and materials, excavation, compaction, civil works site operations and/or small plant operation.
DELIVERY MODEL
This programme is a combination of theory and practical units and can be completed through workbooks or eLearning. This programme is also available through the free eLearning app ‘Totara’. Totara allows quick and secure access to eLearning programmes, courses and assessment activities whenever and wherever it suits.
PROGRESSIONAL PATHWAY
Completing this programme can count towards further study in the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3).
our gateway micro-credentials
Micro-credentials (MCs) are short training courses students complete while on Gateway placement. Our MCs have a combination of theory and practical unit standards, with options to complete through a workbook or eLearning on a laptop or mobile device.
Power Up – Introduction to the Electricity Supply Industry (Level 2, 19 Credits)
This micro-credential (MC) introduces students to the Electricity Supply Industry.
At the completion of this MC, students will be able to:
- Give an overview of plant and equipment.
- Identify electricity systems used in the electricity supply industry.
- Use personal protective equipment to keep themselves and others safe.
- Have an understanding of the electricity supply industry.
DELIVERY MODEL
This MC is completed through theory workbooks or eLearning. This programme is also available through the free eLearning app ‘Totara’. Totara allows quick and secure access to eLearning programmes, courses and assessment activities whenever and wherever it suits.
PROGRESSIONAL PATHWAY
Upon completion, this MC offers a pathway to the Switched On - Working Safely in the Electricity Supply Industry (Level 2, 21 Credits).
Switched On – Working Safely in the Electricity Supply Industry (Level 2, 21 Credits)
This programme builds on the Power Up - Introduction to the Electricity Supply Industry and provides a greater understanding of the Electricity Supply Industry.
At the completion of this MC, students will be able to:
- Have an understanding of electricity supply safety statutes and codes.
- Use electrical test instruments to measure an energised circuit.
- Understand the procedures for disconnection and isolation of an energised circuit.
- Understand the hazardous nature of electricity.
DELIVERY MODEL
This MC is a combination of theory and practical units and can be completed through workbooks or eLearning. This programme is also available through the free eLearning
app ‘Totara’. Totara allows quick and secure access to eLearning programmes, courses
and assessment activities whenever and wherever it suits.
PROGRESSIONAL PATHWAY
Complete both Power Up and Switched On MCs and a First Aid course unit standards 6401
and 6402, and receive a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) – recognised by employers as the entry level qualification to work in the ESI.
Applying for a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introduction) Level 2
Once a student has completed both the Power Up and Switched On micro-credentials and First Aid course unit standards 6401 and 6402, fill out this form and email it to gateway@connexis.org.nz to receive a printed certificate at no additional cost.
Enrol now
To enrol, a school must complete a Connexis Gateway Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
prior to enrolling students into a Connexis Gateway programme.
A Connexis Gateway Enrolment Form must be completed for each student. The completed
enrolment form becomes a Schedule to the School’s Gateway MOU and the terms and conditions
of this enrolmentare defined in the School’s Gateway MOU.
Once the MOU has been completed and the enrolment form has been received and processed by
Connexis, a Gateway resource pack will be delivered to your school, or an email will be sent to the
student with eLearning login details and instructions.
ENROL YOUR SCHOOL AND STUDENTS NOW
Click a link below for your preferred Gateway programme and MOU agreement, and email to gateway@connexis.org.nz
- Dig it - Introduction to Infrastructure Works (Level 2) enrolment form
- Breaking Ground - Infrastructure Worksites (Level 3) enrolment form
- Power Up - Introduction to the Electricity Supply Industry (Level 2) enrolment form
- Switched On - Working Safely in the Electricity Supply Industry (Level 2) enrolment form
- Gateway MOU agreement
Need help? Find a Connexis Customer Account Manager near you here.
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