New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)

Note: As a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. This course information is correct when published, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

This programme consists of 120 credits. 

Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices (20 Credits)
Ākonga will learn about the broad legislative frameworks that regulate the construction industry and the requirements for workplace safety in the construction industry. Learners are exposed to construction environments where they are able to apply their knowledge of safe working practices and the legislative framework and develop effective communication skills. After this course, you will be able to:

Skills for Construction Trades (10 Credits)
Ākonga will learn how to interpret and use construction specifications and drawings. Learners will develop calculation skills that underpin construction practices in the industry. After this course, you will be able to:

• Interpret and use specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects.
  
• Perform simple calculations to complete a range of familiar tasks in the construction sector.
  

Carpentry Terminology and Job Role Knowledge (10 Credits)
Ākonga will learn fundamental carpentry concepts and carpentry terminology when carrying out carpentry tasks. After this course, you will be able to:

Ākonga will learn a broad range of basic building techniques and properties of building materials/products and linings used in various carpentry projects. After this course, you will be able to:

• Explain a range of basic building technologies and assembly techniques used in carpentry projects.
  
• Outline the properties of building materials/products and linings and fixings used in various carpentry projects.
  

Construction and Installation Processes and Techniques (10 Credits)
Ākonga will learn a range of construction and installation processes and techniques when carrying out carpentry tasks. After this course, you will be able to:

Carpentry Project Preliminaries (15 Credits)
Learners will complete a carpentry project focusing on preliminary work and consent and compliance requirements. After this course, you will be able to:

• Carry out appropriate preliminary work for a defined carpentry project in accordance with consenting, quality and other compliance requirements.
  

Carpentry Project Foundations and Support Structures (15 Credits)
Learners will carry out foundation and support structure work and meet compliance requirements for a defined carpentry project. After this course, you will be able to:

Carpentry Project Frames, Structures and Exterior Envelope (15 Credits)
Learners will carry out frames, structures and exterior envelope work in accordance with compliance requirements for a defined carpentry project. After this course, you will be able to:

Carpentry Project Interior Linings and Finishing (15 Credits)
Learners will complete interior lining and finishing work and meet compliance requirements for a defined carpentry project. After this course, you will be able to:

• Complete interior lining work for a defined carpentry project in accordance with consenting, quality and other compliance requirements.
  
• Complete interior finishing work for a defined carpentry project in accordance with consenting, quality and other compliance requirements.
  

NCEA Level 1 
OR

English language proficiency

International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

To successfully complete this programme, you need to be aware of the physical demands required for this career pathway.

Work experience
There is no work experience component as part of this programme.

Attendance
To optimise chances of learner success, 100% attendance is strongly recommended.  

Equipments
Learners must supply their own equipment as specified in the Student Handbook.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

Previous related programmes
The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills supersedes and takes the best from the following programme of study, which is no longer offered:

• Certificate in Carpentry