Construction
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
This three-year managed apprenticeship is designed for individuals already working in the construction industry who want to become qualified carpenters. It delivers comprehensive training in carpentry trade skills required to succeed in the building industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 3 years

Demonstrate competency in using carpentry hand tools, power tools, and scaffolding safely and effectively.

Understand the legislation governing safety, quality, and compliance in the building industry and apply this knowledge in work practices.

Apply principles of thermal/acoustic insulation, weather tightness, concrete, retaining walls, and site establishment in construction tasks.
The New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) is a three-year full-time managed apprenticeship which helps learners develop all required aspects of the carpentry trade. The programme requires learners to be employed in the construction industry with an employer supporting their practical work experience. Instruction includes one evening class per week with onsite verification of skills by employers and tutors. The qualification encompasses building science, hand and power tool use, scaffolding, concrete and steel work, structures, envelopment, interiors, legislation, and first aid. Graduates become qualified carpenters able to pursue further construction trades supervision or management studies or roles.

Construction
Building Trades

Qualified carpenter
Site supervision
Project management
Contracts management
Construction
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
This three-year managed apprenticeship is designed for individuals already working in the construction industry who want to become qualified carpenters. It delivers comprehensive training in carpentry trade skills required to succeed in the building industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 3 years

Demonstrate competency in using carpentry hand tools, power tools, and scaffolding safely and effectively.

Understand the legislation governing safety, quality, and compliance in the building industry and apply this knowledge in work practices.

Apply principles of thermal/acoustic insulation, weather tightness, concrete, retaining walls, and site establishment in construction tasks.
The New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) is a three-year full-time managed apprenticeship which helps learners develop all required aspects of the carpentry trade. The programme requires learners to be employed in the construction industry with an employer supporting their practical work experience. Instruction includes one evening class per week with onsite verification of skills by employers and tutors. The qualification encompasses building science, hand and power tool use, scaffolding, concrete and steel work, structures, envelopment, interiors, legislation, and first aid. Graduates become qualified carpenters able to pursue further construction trades supervision or management studies or roles.

Construction
Building Trades

Qualified carpenter
Site supervision
Project management
Contracts management
What you need to know first
Open entry for domestic students; English language competence required
Quantity surveying
Business owner
Building inspection
Tutor or training advisor
What you need to know first
Open entry for domestic students; English language competence required
Quantity surveying
Business owner
Building inspection
Tutor or training advisor