New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)

Summary

If the construction industry is where you want to build your career, you will hit the ground running with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Carpentry strand.

Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, Taumarunui, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: 1 year full-time (42 weeks)
Part-time option available.
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Palmerston North
04 Aug 2025 – 22 May 2026
16 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026
03 Aug 2026 - 21 May 2027

Whanganui
16 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026
03 Aug 2026 - 21 May 2027

Masterton
23 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Taumarunui
16 Feb 2026 – 04 Dec 2026

(For 2026 intakes, call 0800 468 265 or register your interest at https://www.ucol.ac.nz/contact-us )

Domestic Fees: *
2026 fees TBC

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
2026 fees TBC

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The construction industry is the fifth largest sector in New Zealand's economy. The growing need for residential buildings, extensive infrastructure development, and rebuild projects will create heaps of job opportunities in the coming years. They’re looking for skilled, job-ready workers, so now is the perfect time to gain the skills you need to join the industry.

With this programme you will build your practical skills and get the knowledge required to become a carpenter in the building and construction industry. The first part of this programmes covers the basic knowledge in construction trade and the second part focuses on courses related to the carpentry trade - trade mathematics, hand tools, and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry.

You'll graduate work-ready with transferable skills for a wide range of construction-related trades.