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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) (Level 3)

Level of Study

Certificate

Summary

About the programme

Carpentry involves the construction and maintenance of buildings, and there is high demand for qualified carpenters.

This programme will give you the work-ready skills to enter the construction trades as an apprentice carpenter working under supervision.

With additional training and/or experience, you could become a carpenter, junior and senior foreperson, or be self-employed.

During your studies you will enjoy hands-on training in our workshops and the chance to be involved in real-world, community-based building projects – which will lead to you gaining knowledge about health and safety, trade calculations and hand tools.

During this programme you will also have the opportunity to work on our charity house project.

Entry criteria

Entry Entry requirements
  • Open entry.
  • Special and discretionary admission options are available.
English Language requirements
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide:
    • New Zealand University Entrance OR
    • Overall Academic IELTS 5.0 (general, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
    • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

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