New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)

We are evolving

From 2023, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of
Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. See more here.
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023

Nelson:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023
Length

Apprenticeship programme, varying lengths
Total credits

320
Fees

2022: $121-$182 per course dependent on course selection

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2738

This comprehensive certificate is for you if you are an apprentice or experienced carpenter working in industry.

This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Please note fees will only be covered under TTAF until 30 June 2023. Find full details about the fund here.(external link) Students are advised to enquire about their eligibility for any other fees-free funding when enrolling.

This is a managed apprenticeship programme and is a partnership with NMIT, your employer and you as the apprentice.

This programme is supported by the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) scheme.

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) | 2023 update

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)(external link) funding ends on 31 December 2022.

This affects ākonga (students) currently on 2022 TTAF funded programmes(external link) that extend into 2023, plus those considering starting in the second half of 2022 on programmes that will extend into 2023.

The portion of fees not covered by TTAF funding will be met by Te Pukenga, with no cost to ākonga for the 6-month period to 30 June 2023.

This does not cover first-time enrolments in 2023 on programmes that were previously TTAF eligible.

However, some ākonga will have the 2023 portion covered by their Tertiary Education Commission Fees Free entitlement.

If you require any further clarification, please contact enrolments@nmit.ac.nz

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
Must be an apprentice with an Industry Training Association Agreement (ITaB) between themselves, NMIT and their employer. Please note that apprentices are enrolled on the programme in consultation with their employer.

An experienced carpenter with at least seven years experience in the building and construction industry as evidenced by a portfolio and two referees.

English Language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS academic score of 5.5 (with at least 5.0 in each band) in the last two years; OR equivalent.

Structure of study

Career opportunities & pathways

Graduates will be able to understand and apply industry specific knowledge and skills to work as a competent tradesperson and hold a Carpentry Licence. They may choose to specialise in residential, industrial, commercial or multi-storey construction and will have a wide range of opportunities for work in all sectors of the building and construction industry or progress onto further study.

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