New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry
Construction
A course by
SIT
A carpentry pre-trade course where students gain practical building experience, work on real projects including a three-bedroom house build, and prepare for an apprenticeship or entry into the construction sector.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop essential carpentry and construction trade skills
Gain practical and theoretical skills applicable to carpentry and building processes, including terminology, technology, and techniques.
Understand and apply health, safety and compliance requirements
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry offers practical training in building and carpentry. Students complete small construction projects and a full house build, attend three days of on-campus classes, and spend two days per week in industry work experience. Graduates gain essential trade skills and are equipped for work as labourers or apprentices in the construction industry.
Course Content
- Health, safety and compliance
- Effective communication
- Reading plans and specifications
- Construction calculations
- Carpentry terminology and concepts
- Building technology
- Carpentry processes and techniques
- Building foundations and flooring
- Building envelope and structural elements
- Building interior
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years
Ability to complete the physical requirements of the programme
Build towards these roles
Construction labourerCarpentry apprenticeEntry-level roles in building and construction
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionTrades
