New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry

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A carpentry pre-trade course where students gain practical building experience, work on real projects including a three-bedroom house build, and prepare for an apprenticeship or entry into the construction sector.

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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

Invercargill, Invercargill

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop essential carpentry and construction trade skills

Gain practical and theoretical skills applicable to carpentry and building processes, including terminology, technology, and techniques.

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Understand and apply health, safety and compliance requirements

Demonstrate an understanding of safety procedures and compliance relevant to the construction industry.

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Interpret construction plans and specifications

Read and follow building plans, specifications, and conduct relevant calculations/use effective communication on construction projects.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry offers practical training in building and carpentry. Students complete small construction projects and a full house build, attend three days of on-campus classes, and spend two days per week in industry work experience. Graduates gain essential trade skills and are equipped for work as labourers or apprentices in the construction industry.

Course Content

  • Health, safety and compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Reading plans and specifications
  • Construction calculations
  • Carpentry terminology and concepts
  • Building technology
  • Carpentry processes and techniques
  • Building foundations and flooring
  • Building envelope and structural elements
  • Building interior

What you need to know first

Minimum age of 16 years

Ability to complete the physical requirements of the programme

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Trades

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Construction labourer

  • Carpentry apprentice

  • Entry-level roles in building and construction