Certificate in Carpentry Trade Skills (Level 3)
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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry strand)This course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills.
You'll get hands-on experience at our purpose built trades campus building a prefabricated timber sleepout! You will also learn about the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Learn about timber-framed construction, the principles of construction and all the fundamentals to build a house - foundations, framing, roof framing, exterior cladding, interior lining and trim
This is a full-time study programme to achieve 120 credits, and you can continue with your apprenticeship training to achieve the Level 4 qualification.
This course is also part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*
* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team for more information.
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You will learn:
About the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Construction core skills, health & safety and best practice.
Procedures, communications and timekeeping requirements for construction sites.
How to use project specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects.
How to complete simple building calculations.
Construction installation and application processes.
Course start dates
“I always wanted to be an electrician so it has been a passion of mine for a long time.”
“I was really pleased with the course. I had a great tutor, classmates and the sessions were really practical and informative. I’ve learned about painting techniques like cutting in, preparation is the key and tips on getting the best finishes.”
“I learnt so much! Everything I am now is because of everything I’ve learnt at NZMA. I’m just really happy I stuck with it, as I’m employed now.”
“I enjoyed everything. The tutors were cool, helpful and keen on what they did. I made good friends with the other students, and the course gave me skills galore!”
YOUTH GUARANTEE
This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements, you may qualify to study this course for free. Spaces are limited, contact our team for more information.
Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following:
Travel allowance
Course related field trips
Talk to us for more information.
MĀORI AND PASIFIKA TRADES TRAINING (MPTT)
If you’re Māori or Pasifika and aged 16-40, you might be able to get a scholarship to pay your course fees. This course is also part of the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) programme. You’ll also get one-on-one career coaching, help finding work, and other learner support. You can apply for the MPTT scholarship once you’ve enrolled in your course. Ask NZMA to help apply.
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here and International students here.
Applicants with English as a second language must demonstrate sufficiency in the English language at an interview.
