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.

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Student Stories

Biddy Thomas

Carpentry

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.

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Fergus Ellis

Carpentry

I signed up for the Carpentry Trades Academy because I’ve always been interested in building and wanted a hands-on introduction to the industry.

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Find out more about what you will learn in the programme

Carpentry Course Outline

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects.
  • Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment.
  • Complete a BCATS project.

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

NCEA:
Level 2
Starts:
February 2027
Time:

9.10am to 2.20pm Fridays

Provider:
NMIT
Location:

NMIT Richmond

Note: If circumstances change there could be mixed models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.

Training Pathways

  • Industry Employment or Apprenticeship
  • NZ Certificate in Construction Trades Skills Level 3* (pre-trade)
  • NZ Certificate in Carpentry Level 4* (in employment)
  • Degree Studies: Civil Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Resource Management, Engineering and Building Science

* Available through NMIT

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

What other courses are available?

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Would you like to apply?

If this sounds like you, get in touch with your Trades Academy Co-ordinator at your school or or apply online.
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