The Carpentry programme is designed to provide people with some of the skills and qualifications for work in the building and construction industry.

Course Length
24 - 35 weeks on average.
Ongoing - flexible entry and exit times.

Entry Criteria
All applicants must meet TEC eligibility criteria - phone your nearest Skills Update branch for details.

Course Cost
Free if you meet the above criteria.

• Use of woodworking hand tools
• Use of electric tools
• Sketches & working drawings for elementary construction projects
• Knowledge of building calculations
• Knowledge of timber selection and use
• Sub-floor framing and flooring construction
• Construction
• First Aid
• Job search skills
• Self management and social skills
• Literacy & numeracy

Qualifications & Certificates

• National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills Level 1 (40 credits)
• National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills Level 2 (41 credits)
• Skills Update Certificate
• Skills Update Record of Learning
• NZQA Record of Learning
• First Aid Certificate

Employment and Further Training
Upon completion of this course, employment or further study within the following fields are possible: