New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry)
Construction
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain the essential carpentry and construction trade skills needed for entry-level work or an apprenticeship in a high-demand industry. This hands-on certificate teaches you to safely use construction tools, read construction plans, and carry out real building projects.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Practical construction experience
Gain hands-on, real-world experience in timber-framed building construction.
Safe tool and equipment use
Learn to use carpentry hand tools and timber machining equipment safely and effectively.
Scaffolding skills
Understand how to set up and use timber and metal scaffolds safely.
What You're Signing Up For
Study the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry) to gain fundamental skills needed to start a career in construction or an apprenticeship. You'll learn in workshops and on actual build sites, constructing real projects and gaining experience in safe work practices, tool use, scaffolding, interpreting construction drawings, and more. Graduates are ready for industry roles as a labourer or apprentice and have developed a strong foundation for further study in carpentry and construction.
Course Content
- On-site work experience in timber-framed construction
- Safe use of carpentry hand tools and timber machining equipment
- Setting up timber and metal scaffolds
- Interpreting construction drawings and preparing quantity lists
- Applying safe work practices on construction sites
- Constructing a home as part of a building project
What you need to know first
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What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Carpentry
Building
Future employment opportunities might be
Construction labourer
Carpentry apprentice
Entry-level construction industry roles