This programme is the best foundation for employment in the
building industry or to secure an apprenticeship in carpentry or
building. It includes a full year of theoretical and practical
skills training equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship.
You will put this theory into practice and take ownership of a
major project by building, in teams, a three bedroom house on
campus. Our campus facilities include a specialist carpentry
workshop and modern classrooms.
As part of this programme, you will also complete 8 weeks' work
experience, giving you relevant and recognised industry experience.
Our tutors use their 35+ years of experience to support and guide
you through the theory and practical work including literacy and
numeracy skills relevant to the trade. We use our close ties with
local industry to assist students secure an apprenticeship or a job
upon successful completion of your studies.
If you are already working in the industry then have your
experience formally acknowledged with this qualification.
What will this programme cover?
- All theory unit standards required for the National Certificate
in Carpentry (Level 4).
- Use of power tools and carpentry hand tools
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Construction techniques
- Site set out
- Foundations and floors
- Wall and roof framing
- Interior linings and finishing
- Exterior claddings
- Work experience
Related Careers
- Building Apprenticeship + National Certificate in
Carpentry
(Level 4)
- Promotion to leading hand or foreman
- Start your own business
What do you need to apply?
For entry to our Certificate in Carpentry it is desirable that
you have at least 3 years secondary education and have at least
NCEA Level 1 made up of 16 credits in English and 16 credits in
Maths.
If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about
whether you can use your equivalent skills and knowledge or to see
if this is the right programme for you.
You may also be asked to attend an interview and complete a
pre-entry test to indicate your level of literacy, numeracy and
technical skills.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Construction
(Leading Hand, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)
Certificate in Business Ownership
(Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)