New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry
Construction
A course by
NMIT
Kick-start your career in construction with this hands-on programme, which prepares you for the workforce or an apprenticeship in carpentry through real-life training at NMIT's Richmond campus.
NZ$7,597
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZ$7,597
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Prepare for entry-level roles or apprenticeships in construction
Gain the practical experience and foundational skills needed to start working in construction or secure an apprenticeship in carpentry.
Develop core carpentry and construction skills
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) at NMIT provides a practical, industry-connected pathway into the building and construction industry. Based at the Richmond campus, you'll train in purpose-built facilities and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers, setting you up for an entry-level role or apprenticeship in carpentry. The programme is delivered by qualified tutors with extensive industry experience. You will cover essential construction, safety, and communication skills through a range of compulsory modules, participating in real-world projects and benefiting from strong industry connections.
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
No minimum academic requirements
Find these employment opportunities
Entry-level construction site workerPre-cut factory workerRetail positions in the construction industryDrafting or architectural roles
