New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with a strand in Carpentry

Construction

A one-year, full-time Level 3 certificate providing hands-on experience and skills in construction trade skills with a strand in Carpentry, preparing students for entry-level work or apprenticeship in construction trades.

NZ$7,700

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

MIT TechPark, Manukau

It will take a total of 1 year

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Workplace Safety Competence

Develop knowledge, skills, and attributes to work safely in a construction trades environment.

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Core Construction Skills

Utilise core construction and communication skills essential for building projects.

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Site Preparation Skills

Participate in preparation of building site for construction projects.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strands in Carpentry, Scaffolding, Masonry Trades, Paint and Plaster, and Roofing offered by Manukau Institute of Technology provides practical construction skills, including operating power and hand tools, building projects, and developing core construction competencies. The qualification is designed for beginners in the construction industry without an apprenticeship, enabling graduates to enter carpentry/building apprenticeships or work as labourers under supervision. The programme includes compulsory core and strand-specific courses totaling 120 credits, offers a tool kit, and is delivered full-time over one year at MIT TechPark with February and July start dates. Entry is open, with English proficiency requirements for non-native speakers, and recognition of prior learning is available. Not open to international fee-paying students.

Course Content

  • Workplace Safety Fundamentals
  • Core Construction and Communication Skills
  • Preliminary Works for Construction
  • Support Structures for Building Work
  • Wall Structures for Building Work
  • Roof Structures for Building Work
  • Exterior Envelope
  • Interior Linings and Finishing

What you need to know first

Open entry; English proficiency IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5 for non-native speakers

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Building Trades

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level carpentry/building apprentice

  • Construction labourer under supervision