New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand
Start your construction career with carpentry-focused skills and practical experience, building houses and preparing for work as a labourer or apprentice in the construction industry.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply workplace safety and construction frameworks
Understand and implement health and safety protocols within a construction environment.
Demonstrate carpentry trade skills
Develop practical carpentry skills required to perform essential tasks in building projects.
About This Course
This programme equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed for a career in the construction industry, specialising in carpentry. You'll gain hands-on practical experience—including building a house or similar structure—and learn from industry experts. Designed for direct entry into labourer or apprenticeship roles, this qualification also provides a pathway to further carpentry study.
Course Content
- Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices
- Skills for Construction Trades
- Carpentry Terminology and Concepts
- Building Technology and Properties
- Construction and Installation Processes and Techniques
- Carpentry Project Preliminaries
- Carpentry Project Foundations and Support Structures
- Carpentry Project Frames, Structures and Exterior Envelope
- Carpentry Project Interior Linings and Finishing
- Tools and materials for construction
- Construction terminology, tasks and projects
Entry Requirements
Open entry: Applicants must demonstrate capability to complete the requirements of the course.
Build towards these roles
LabourerApprentice (Construction)Carpentry ApprenticeConstruction Worker
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionBuilding & Design
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
