Construction trade
micro-credentials

What’s included in this part of the Building Pathways project

The review of the following Level 3 micro-credentials:

• Basic Construction Skills
• Demolition and Renovation Skills
• Introductory Exterior Envelope Skills
• Introductory Interior Linings and Joinery Skills
• On-site Assembly Skills

Specifying which skill standards will be required to achieve these micro-credentials in the future.

The process we followed

We’ve consulted extensively with employers, learners, and providers throughout 2025 to gather your feedback on the current micro-credentials and opportunities for improvement.

We worked closely with our Technical Advisory Groups to design updated Construction micro-credentials based on the feedback we received.

We held a series of regional events and invited learners, employers, and providers to share their feedback. These events were focused on confirming that:

• the skills within each micro-credential align with industry’s expectations
• the proposed changes to improve the qualification pathway make sense
• we strike the right balance between core skills and flexibility, so the micro-credentials work for different roles and situations.

The new qualification graduate profile outcomes (GPOs) have been reviewed and align with the newly developed core construction and carpentry skill standards.

Key updates to Construction micro-credentials

How this information is presented

This information is presented to show how the updated micro-credentials and mandatory skill standards will fit together.

The information in the table below includes:

• Purpose – a description of who and what each micro-credential is for.
• Component – these high-level statements describe what a graduate of the qualification will know, do and be. These have been updated to reflect the updated programme framework.
• Learning outcomes and aligned skill standards – these are the standards ākonga (learners) will need to achieve to meet the learning outcomes, and ultimately the requirements of the micro-credential. We’ve updated existing standards to ensure they reflect current knowledge and skills. We’ve also developed new standards where required.

Basic Construction Skills (micro-credential) (35 credits)

Purpose

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic construction tasks to industry standards.

This micro-credential provides new entrants to the construction industry with industry-endorsed training. It is intended for people preparing for, or currently employed in, entry-level or labouring roles.

Introductory Deconstruction and Renovation Skills (micro-credential) (34 credits)

Purpose

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic construction tasks to industry standards.

This micro-credential provides new entrants to the construction industry with industry-endorsed training. It is intended for people preparing for, or currently employed in, entry-level or labouring roles.

Introductory Exterior Envelope Skills (micro-credential) (30 credits)

Purpose

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with introductory skills and knowledge required to install weather-proofing and exterior cladding on residential buildings under supervision to industry standards.

This micro-credential provides new entrants to the building industry with industry-endorsed training. It is intended as an introduction for people preparing for, or already employed by, a construction organisation, in entry-level or labouring roles.

Introductory Interior Linings and Joinery Skills (micro-credential) (32 credits)

Purpose

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with introductory skills and knowledge needed to install interior linings in residential buildings under supervision to industry standards.

This micro-credential provides new entrants to the building industry with industry-endorsed training. It is intended as an introduction for people preparing to, or already employed in, installing interior linings.

Introductory Wall and Roof Frame Assembly Skills (micro-credential) (31 credits)

Purpose

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with introductory skills and knowledge required to carry out assembly of pre-manufactured timber wall frame and roof truss elements for a building to industry standards.

This micro-credential provides new entrants to the building industry with industry-endorsed training. It is intended as an introduction for people preparing for, or already employed by, a construction organisation undertaking on-site assembly of new kitset or modular residential buildings, or building components.