New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand
Gain practical carpentry and construction skills to start your career in the construction industry. This Level 3 certificate prepares you for entry-level and apprenticeship roles in carpentry with hands-on experience including building a house or similar structure.
NZ$9,007
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Gain entry-level skills in carpentry and construction
Apply knowledge of safety, terminology, and practical skills required for the construction trades with an emphasis on carpentry.
Work as part of a construction team
Develop teamwork and collaborative skills essential for building projects, including contributing to house or similar structure builds.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand at Toi Ohomai gives you valuable skills for entering the construction industry, specifically in carpentry. The programme includes a carpentry focus, trips to construction sites, visits from industry experts, and hands-on projects such as team-based house building. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to seek employment as labourers or apprentices in the construction sector or continue study towards a Level 4 Carpentry qualification.
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
- Safety, tools, materials, construction terminology, construction tasks and projects, processes, and techniques
Entry Requirements
Open entry if the campus delegated authority is satisfied the applicant can complete the course requirements.
Build towards these roles
Labourer within the construction industryApprentice carpenter
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionBuildingCarpentry
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.
