Education We can tailor on-site or in-house basic and special interest training courses on cement and concrete applications. These seminars can also be given at lunchtime for your convenience. Current Seminars For information regarding any of these seminars and courses please contact: admin@cca.org.nz.

'City & Guilds Certificate in Concrete Technology & Construction'

The WelTec Concrete Technology programme covers the competency based New Zealand National Certificate in Concrete Technology (Level 4) curriculum and also prepares the student for the highly prestigious international qualification, the City & Guilds Certificate in Concrete Technology and Construction (Parts 1 & 2).

A career in Concrete Technology starts by enrolling on the one year part time concrete technology distance learning course at WelTec. After completion of this course you will be prepared to sit the City & Guilds Certificate in Concrete Technology and Construction (Part 1).

Successful graduates from Part 1, which focuses on concrete production can go on to complete Part 2, which focuses on concrete construction. This one year part time distance learning course will prepare you to sit the City & Guilds Certificate in Concrete Technology and Construction (Part 2).

Apart from the examinations, study is undertaken at home. Students wishing to complete the competencies for the award of the New Zealand National Certificate in Concrete Technology (Level 4) will be required to attend a two week block course at WelTec to complete the practical competencies in the programme. Please click here for more information.

Concrete Structures Seminar Series

The Concrete Structures Standard (NZS 3101:2006) has undergone a major revision, updating critical information that is expected to have a significant impact on structural and civil engineers and building inspectors. A series of seminars designed to assist the understanding of these key changes will be presented by Dr Richard Fenwick, a researcher at Canterbury University's School of Engineering, along with Dene Cook, Project Manager at CCANZ. The seminars will:

• Explain the new layout of the Standard and where to find information about it
• Identify the key revisions that have been made
• Explain how the new loading Standard has been integrated into NZS 3101
• Provide a summary of changes to the:
• Design section
• Seismic design section
• Wall section
• Fire section
• Durability section
• Revised appendices
• Explain how layout and summary tables can simplify the design process
• Provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions about the Standard.

For more information on seminar scheduling and price options, visit the Standards New Zealand website.