New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Joinery Allied Trades

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Gain the practical skills and foundational knowledge to start a career in construction trades with a focus on joinery. This Level 3 NZQA certificate prepares you for apprenticeships or entry-level work in allied trades such as joinery, plastering, painting, and roofing.

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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 40 weeks

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Construct joinery items

Develop the ability to construct full-size interior and exterior joinery items using hand and power tools.

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Apply health and safety practices

Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, health and safety standards in construction and joinery environments.

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Interpret plans and specifications

Understand and use plans, specifications, calculations, and joinery terminology in construction projects.

What You're Signing Up For

Embark on a career in the construction trades sector with the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Joinery Allied Trades. This programme develops your ability to construct interior and exterior joinery items using hand and power tools, and builds essential knowledge of trade practices, health and safety, planning, and teamwork. You will be work-ready to start an apprenticeship or entry-level job in the construction industry.

Course Content

  • Joinery skills and techniques
  • Practical joinery projects
  • Allied trades skills and techniques
  • Health, safety and compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Plans and specifications
  • Calculations and planning
  • Joinery terminology and materials
  • Fixings and hardware
  • Project sequencing
  • Allied trades roles and tools
  • Work experience with local businesses

What you need to know first

Minimum age 16 years

Ability to complete physical requirements of the programme

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Joinery

  • Allied Trades

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Labourer in construction trades

  • Joinery apprentice

  • Entry-level allied trades roles (plasterer, painter, roofer)