New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with a strand in Carpentry
Construction
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
A one-year, full-time Level 3 certificate providing hands-on experience and skills in construction trade skills with a strand in Carpentry, preparing students for entry-level work or apprenticeship in construction trades.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Workplace Safety Competence
Develop knowledge, skills, and attributes to work safely in a construction trades environment.
Core Construction Skills
Utilise core construction and communication skills essential for building projects.
Site Preparation Skills
Participate in preparation of building site for construction projects.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strands in Carpentry, Scaffolding, Masonry Trades, Paint and Plaster, and Roofing offered by Manukau Institute of Technology provides practical construction skills, including operating power and hand tools, building projects, and developing core construction competencies. The qualification is designed for beginners in the construction industry without an apprenticeship, enabling graduates to enter carpentry/building apprenticeships or work as labourers under supervision. The programme includes compulsory core and strand-specific courses totaling 120 credits, offers a tool kit, and is delivered full-time over one year at MIT TechPark with February and July start dates. Entry is open, with English proficiency requirements for non-native speakers, and recognition of prior learning is available. Not open to international fee-paying students.
Course Content
- Workplace Safety Fundamentals
- Core Construction and Communication Skills
- Preliminary Works for Construction
- Support Structures for Building Work
- Wall Structures for Building Work
- Roof Structures for Building Work
- Exterior Envelope
- Interior Linings and Finishing
What you need to know first
Open entry; English proficiency IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5 for non-native speakers
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level carpentry/building apprentice
Construction labourer under supervision