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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Carpentry Strand

  • Certificate

Gain in-demand carpentry skills and apply your learning in the real world with regular work experience on actual construction projects.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
NZ2834-CARP

About this course

This programme will equip you with a wide range of practical skills as well as an understanding of carpentry theory, calculations, quantities, drawing, communication skills and related studies. You'll also learn about tools, machines and timber, plus the construction of single and two storey residential buildings and light commercial buildings.

In order to undertake this programme you must be physically able to work safely in an industry-related work environment.

Career pathways

Starting an apprenticeship is the ideal path to securing a future in the construction industry where you will undertake practical and theory tasks to gain the full trade qualification.

Many qualified carpenters choose to work as a leading hand, a foreman, a construction manager, a project manager within a company structure as well as work as a sole trader and/or contractor.