Get your building career off to a great start through this comprehensive certificate. The popularity of this programme reflects the excellent employment opportunities for graduates. The programme is supported by the Industry Training Association Building (ITaB) scheme and the BCITO.

• A good introduction to a wide range of building skills
• Knowledge of the building industry
• A clear advantage when you go out looking for a job or apprenticeship
• The experience needed to further your studies or gain semi-skilled employment on a building site

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Certificate in Carpentry 20122
Programme structure:

• One year, full time
• Nelson and Marlborough campuses
• Starts February

Content includes:

• Safety, Hand Tools and Timber 
• Preliminaries 1 - Construction and Safety Practices
• Preliminaries 2 - Portable Power Tools
• Foundations and Floors
• Construction Preliminaries - Site Setout 
• Wall and Roof Framings
• Claddings and Linings 
• Alterations and Additions

Entry Requirements

Applicants under 20 years:

• At least 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 showing basic literacy; or equivalent
• At least 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 showing basic numeracy; or equivalent

Applicants 20 years and over:

• No minimum academic requirements

All applicants:

• Likelihood of success on the programme demonstrated by an interview 

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to deminstrate an IELTS academic score of 5.0 (with at least 5.0 in each band) in the last two years; OR equivalent.
Prior learning or work experience may be credited to this programme of study.

Graduates will be able to follow safe working practices in a carpentry workshop and perform basic operations with hand, power and machine tools. They will be qualified to work as entry-level construction site workers, pre-cut factory workers and in the retail sector of the building and construction industry. This qualification will assist graduates in obtaining an apprenticeship and completing the practical requirements towards the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4).