Study New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry strand) at NZMA in New Zealand,
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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry strand)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills. You'll get hands-on experience at our purpose built trades campus building a prefabricated timber sleepout! You will also learn about the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors. Learn about timber-framed construction, the principles of construction and all the fundamentals to build a house - foundations, framing, roof framing, exterior cladding, interior lining and trim This is a full-time study programme to achieve 120 credits, and you can continue with your apprenticeship training to achieve the Level 4 qualification.

Study options

Full Time (32 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$23,100.00 (US$ 13,779) per year
Resource and Admin Fees: $2,400
Start date

June 2026

Venue

Trades South Campus

807 Great South Road,

Mount Wellington,

Auckland,

1060, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (32 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$23,100.00 (US$ 13,779) per year
Resource and Admin Fees: $2,400
Start date

July 2026

Venue

Trades South Campus

807 Great South Road,

Mount Wellington,

Auckland,

1060, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Have completed the Vocational Pathway in Construction and Infrastructure (Level 2) or NZQF level 2 qualification or equivalent or meet the minimum requirements of the NZMA Level 3 Placement Test,Must be physically able to carry out the practical aspects of the programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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