Carpentry
This hands-on carpentry programme is the first rung on the ladder of a great career that can really take you places.
Draw and sketch methods required for projects and establish job requirements and convert sketches to instrumental drawings.
You will also gain experience and practical knowledge in the use and maintenance of power tools along with learning to calculate quantities required for projects. Health and safety requirements are a key component of the programme.
Student Stories
Biddy Thomas
I have always wanted to be a builder and do Carpentry. The Trades Academy course looked fun and hands on so decided to enrol. I have been surprised by the trust the tutors have to allow us to use all the tools and being able to get on with tasks without being stopped all the time. This experience has been very different to school.
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
On completion of this course you will be able to:
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of lines and symbols, and drawing and sketching methods required for BCATS projects, establish job requirements and create sketches, and convert sketches to instrumental drawings for BCATS projects.
- Identify, describe, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for the construction of BCATS projects.
- Calculate quantities and prepare an order, set out and construct a non-consent timber framed utility building, and complete work operations.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9.10am to 2.20pm Fridays
NMIT Nelson and Richmond
Training Pathways
- Industry Employment/ Apprenticeships and ITO Training
- Tertiary Pre-Employment Training at NMIT in Carpentry and Construction Trades Skills
- NZ Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)(Level 3)
- NZ Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
- University Studies:
• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Architecture
• Resource Management
• Engineering
• Building Science
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities
- Carpenter
- Concrete contractor
- Landscape construction
- Construction site foreman
- Designer and draughtsperson
- Builder
- Quantity estimator
- Joiner
- Residential building construction worker
- Retail shop fit out
- Building supplies sales
- Labourer/hammer hand
- Commercial building
- Construction project manager
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