NZ Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Joinery) (Level 3)

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Pre-employment programme in joinery providing practical skills, hands-on training, and a pathway to further study or apprenticeship in the construction and joinery trades.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier

It will take a total of 30 weeks

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Develop foundational joinery skills

Gain practical experience in machining, assembly, and installation of joinery products in both interior and exterior projects.

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Apply construction trade practices

Learn and follow safety frameworks, construction terminology, and work-site practices relevant to the joinery trade.

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Prepare for apprenticeship or further study

Achieve skills that count towards the NZ Certificate in Joinery (Level 4) and support progression to other construction trade qualifications or apprenticeships.

What You're Signing Up For

This Level 3 certificate prepares students for a career in the joinery industry by offering project and task-based learning in construction trades. Students gain practical skills in workplace safety, joinery terminology and processes, materials, machinery, and project work, supported by experienced tutors and modern facilities. The programme provides a direct pathway to employment as an apprentice and to further study in construction-related qualifications.

Course Content

  • Workplace safety frameworks and practices (Joinery)
  • Skills for construction trades (Joinery)
  • Joinery terminology and concepts
  • Joinery materials and hardware
  • Machining, construction, assembly and installation of joinery products
  • Interior and exterior joinery projects

What you need to know first

Applicants under 20: NCEA Level 1 or equivalent qualification.

Successful completion of NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) or National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) and the alternative academic entry test.

Or successful interview with academic staff and completion of the alternative academic entry test.

All applicants must have necessary physical mobility for construction site work.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Joinery

  • Building and Carpentry

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Joinery apprentice

  • Cabinetry apprentice

  • Furniture making apprentice

  • Timber doors and windows construction

  • Timber stairs construction

  • Aluminium joinery

  • Laminate fabrication