New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills

Fees Free eligible programme

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

22 February 2021

Joinery Strand

22 February 2021

Carpentry Strand
Length

Carpentry strand: 40 weeks full-time - 34 teaching weeks plus 6 holiday weeks. Joinery strand: 30 weeks full-time - 26 teaching weeks plus 4 holiday weeks.
Total credits

120
Fees

Carpentry Strand (120 credits) - $6,472 plus $240 Student Services Levy, Joinery Strand (90 credits) - $4,854 plus $180 Student Services Levy

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection. View course details for individual fees. A Compulsory Student Services Fee also applies.
National qualification code

NZ2834 - New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills

Get your building career off to a great start through this comprehensive certificate.

This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Find full details about the fund here.(external link)

The popularity of this programme reflects the excellent employment opportunities for graduates.

Two strands are available.

If you are looking for a career in either the residential or commercial construction field, and enjoy working outdoors and pulling together big elements to build a structure, then the Carpentry strand is for you.
If you would like to work on panel products and the wooden components of buildings like stairs, kitchens, doors and fittings, if you have an eye for detail and working with precise measurements, the Joinery strand is for you.

The programme is supported by the Industry Training Association Building (ITaB) scheme and the BCITO.

As a graduate, you 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.

Your tutors are licenced building practitioners and NMIT is also involved with New Zealand Certified Builders, Master Builders and Master Joiners.

NMIT students are strongly represented in the regional and national Apprentice of the Year competitions.

This qualification will assist you in obtaining an apprenticeship.

If you are of Māori descent in Marlborough check out the Whenua Kura Trust partnership(external link) with NMIT providing fees free study for those up to 40 years old.