New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Joinery Allied Trades
Construction
A course by
SIT
Gain the practical skills and foundational knowledge to start a career in construction trades with a focus on joinery. This Level 3 NZQA certificate prepares you for apprenticeships or entry-level work in allied trades such as joinery, plastering, painting, and roofing.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 40 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Construct joinery items
Develop the ability to construct full-size interior and exterior joinery items using hand and power tools.
Apply health and safety practices
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, health and safety standards in construction and joinery environments.
Interpret plans and specifications
Understand and use plans, specifications, calculations, and joinery terminology in construction projects.
What You're Signing Up For
Embark on a career in the construction trades sector with the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Joinery Allied Trades. This programme develops your ability to construct interior and exterior joinery items using hand and power tools, and builds essential knowledge of trade practices, health and safety, planning, and teamwork. You will be work-ready to start an apprenticeship or entry-level job in the construction industry.
Course Content
- Joinery skills and techniques
- Practical joinery projects
- Allied trades skills and techniques
- Health, safety and compliance
- Effective communication
- Plans and specifications
- Calculations and planning
- Joinery terminology and materials
- Fixings and hardware
- Project sequencing
- Allied trades roles and tools
- Work experience with local businesses
What you need to know first
Minimum age 16 years
Ability to complete physical requirements of the programme
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Joinery
Allied Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Labourer in construction trades
Joinery apprentice
Entry-level allied trades roles (plasterer, painter, roofer)