Apply for Recognition for Scaffolding CoC
Scaffolding Recognition
Who can apply?
People who have:
- An overseas qualifications
- An old New Zealand qualification
- Part of a New Zealand qualification and meet the eligibility requirements, as set out below.
The Scaffolding Recognition CoC is designed as a way for people with a long history of practical experience or a relevant overseas qualification to gain a Certificate of Competence. It ‘recognises’ their previous experience.
Please note, SARNZ offers this process for CoC certification only. No NZQA qualifications are issued through this process, so this will not be reflected on your record of learning. It is important that once your CoC is gained, you ensure you always keep it up to date.
There are three certifications that you can apply for:
- SARNZ Certificate of Competence (Level 3) Elementary
- SARNZ Certificate in Competence (Level 4) Intermediate
SARNZ Certificate of Competence (Level 5) Advanced Suspended
If you are unsure what level you should be applying for check the conversion table below or contact us at [email protected]
Process
Pre-application eligibility assessment
- Collect your evidence
- copy of your current valid overseas scaffold certificate
- copy of your fixed term visa if your have one
- copy of the photo page of your passport
- evidence of proven work history (eg a CV)
- evidence of learning (NZQA record of learning or similar with your NZ unit standards gained)
- Share these documents with SARNZ through [email protected]
SARNZ will respond with your next steps which may be apply, gain more unit standards or some other guidance. A list of NZQA standards needed is below under ‘Entry Criteria’
Apply
- Once SARNZ give you the go ahead, use the orange ‘Apply’ button below to submit your application
- SARNZ will assessment your evidence
- The assessor will contact you directly regarding:
- a competency discussion
- a time and location for your Verification of Competency (VoC) assessment.
- Verification of Competency (VoC) assessment will be delivered along with a short theory assessment paper – closed book as it is an assessment, not training.
Upon successful completion of the Recognition for Scaffolding CoC process, SARNZ will send an invoice for $112 (including GST) for the relevant Certificate of Competence to be issued.
Ready to apply?
If you have everything you need ready and know which CoC ticket you are applying for (Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced) then apply through the link below.