Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Universal College of LearningNew Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year and 42 weeks
Next start date
Expected Aug 2026
Campus
Palmerston North Campus
Summary
OverviewProviding you with the practical skills and knowledge to kick-start your career in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing industries, this programme teaches you the essentials of health and safety, trade mathematics, hand tools, and building technology, which you will then put to practise with real-life projects.
You’ll graduate work-ready with transferable skills for a wide range of construction trades that are sought after by employers.
Entry criteria
Domestic Entry RequirementsNCEA Level 1
OR
Equivalent academic achievement.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.0 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
International Entry RequirementsEnglish language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.
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