New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand

Topics you'll cover

• Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices
• Skills for Construction Trades
• Carpentry Terminology and Concepts
• Building Technology and Properties
• Construction and Installation Processes and Techniques
• Carpentry Project Preliminaries
• Carpentry Project Foundations and Support Structures
• Carpentry Project Frames, Structures and Exterior Envelope
• Carpentry Project Interior Linings and Finishing

Entry criteria

• 10 credits in each of literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy at NCEA Level 1, OR
• be able to demonstrate suitable knowledge and skills

If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.

Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.

Information Session/Interview

You’ll be invited to an information meeting prior to Toi Ohomai offering you a place. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.

For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:

Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.

Other Considerations

You must be physically capable of meeting the course requirements.

English language requirements

Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

Indicative Fees *    
$19,950 for international students

Career opportunities

• Labourer or apprentice within the construction industry