New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand
Construction
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Get a head start in the construction industry with this Level 3 certificate focused on Carpentry, preparing you for apprentice and laborer roles through hands-on projects, construction site visits, and skills in workplace safety, terminology, and building methods.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Ready for Construction Industry Employment
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a laborer or apprentice in the construction sector, with a specific focus on carpentry roles.
Safe Work Practices
Develop competence in workplace safety frameworks and practices relevant to construction and carpentry worksites.
Carpentry Techniques and Technology
Acquire practical skills in carpentry project planning, construction methods, building technology, and terminology.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with a Carpentry strand at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is designed to equip you with practical and theoretical skills required to enter the construction workforce as an apprentice or laborer. The course includes hands-on project work such as building a house or similar structure, site visits, and industry engagement, covering safety, construction processes, and carpentry techniques. Graduates can transition to employment or further study, such as the Level 4 Certificate in Carpentry.
Course Content
- Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices
- Skills for Construction Trades
- Carpentry Terminology and Concepts
- Building Technology and Properties
- Construction and Installation Processes and Techniques
- Carpentry Project Preliminaries
- Carpentry Project Foundations and Support Structures
- Carpentry Project Frames, Structures and Exterior Envelope
- Carpentry Project Interior Linings and Finishing
- Tools and Materials Use
- Team-based project: build a house or similar structure
- Visits to local construction sites
- Engagements from industry experts
What you need to know first
Open entry at the discretion of the campus delegated authority, based on capability to complete the course requirements.
Must be physically capable of meeting the course requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building and Carpentry
Future employment opportunities might be
Labourer in the construction industry
Apprentice carpenter
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