CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS

Nail your next step in the construction trade.

NZ Certificate Level 3 – 120 Credits

Open the door to an apprenticeship with this practical Level 3 certificate. Develop your industry knowledge and skill – from workplace safety, communication and construction terminology, to mastering calculations and basic building technology. Complete real-world carpentry projects and graduate work-ready with this programme that qualifies for the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (free trades training)*.

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Key Information

Start date: Feb, March, April, May and June 2023

Duration: One year (40 weeks)

Credits: 120

Entry requirement: Must be 16 years of age or older, and a school leaver . Successful applicants must have the physical capability and a level of literacy and numeracy to achieve success.

Fees

*Free training. Contact our team now to find out more!

Course Topics

Course one – Safety and Compliance (20 weeks)
Course two – Project Planning and Implementation (20 weeks)

Teaching Styles

Develop the skills construction employers want by studying in our ‘on the job’ carpentry environment.

Project based learning demonstrations
Theory sessions supporting workshop practice
Practical building projects
Group work
Plenty of feedback and direction, individual support and guidance from industry experienced tutors who know their stuff
Opportunities for workplace experience after hours and during semester breaks

What will I learn?

Workplace safety and compliance
Interpret specifications and drawings
Perform calculations
On the job communication and teamwork
Apply carpentry terms and concepts
Understand basic building technology
Employer expectations – and how to meet them
In semester one your focus is skills development and practice
In semester two you put your new skills into practice by building a 2-bedroom bach