New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)

Summary

For those working as a carpentry apprentice. Get the best of both worlds, working on-site while studying the certificate in carpentry. This programme will allow students to become fully qualified carpenters. Learn through practical tutorials, evening classes, workshops and online assessments, while getting regular on-site visits by our highly experienced tutors.

Programme overview

This programme is designed for those working as carpentry apprentices or trainees. It provides the building and construction industry with commercially competent carpenters capable of constructing, repairing and installing building structures unsupervised. Graduates will be qualified carpenters and may apply for the Carpentry class of the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme.

What you will learn

You will receive on-site work experience in:

• Site establishment and support structures: Setting out buildings, constructing profiles and establishing sites. You will also learn to construct framed and solid foundations, including concrete slabs and retaining walls.
• Structural elements: Constructing wall frames (timber and light gauge steel), roof framing and ceiling framing.
• Exterior envelope: Preparing cavities, stalling joinery and applying various wall and roof claddings to ensure weathertightness.
• Interior finishing: Installing thermal insulation, sheet linings, finishing trims and hardware.
• Professional standards: Developing the ability to self-manage ongoing learning and support the development of others on-site.

Career options

• Carpenter
• Foreman
• Site Manager
• Construction Supervisor
• Project Manager