New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Trade)

Summary

Are you currently a carpenter in the construction industry and want to upgrade your carpentry skills? UCOL’s New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Trade) (Level 4) will provide you with the skills needed to become a qualified carpenter.

Quick info

Level: 4

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 4 years part-time (40 weeks each year)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Y1, Y2, Y3 & Y4:
10 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
14 Jul 2025 – 17 May 2026

Domestic Fees: *
Y1: $1,035.50 Y2: $1,553.25 Y3: $1,553.25 Y4: $1,381.68

Scholarship info

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International Fees:*
Not open to international students

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.This programme is specifically developed for enhancing the carpentry skills of those currently employed in the construction field. Our programme consists of various carpentry courses delivered through a combination of block courses at UCOL and the practical components at your workplace, letting you learn while you earn and helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification.

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work unsupervised, constructing, repairing, and installing building structures to the level required of a commercially competent carpenter.