FOUNDATION SKILLS IN CARPENTRY & FABRICATION
Lay the groundwork for your construction career!
NZ Certificate Level 2 – 60 Credits
Establish your goals, lock in your pathway, and build your carpentry skills with this practical one semester programme. Work with a team on exciting construction projects, improve your literacy and numeracy, and boost your industry knowledge. Best of all, this is a FREE trades training programme with plenty of mentor support!
Key Information
Start Date: 2024 enrolments are now open! Our courses start throughout the year, please enquire for the most convenient date for you.
Duration: Half year (20 weeks)
Credits: 60
Entry requirement: Must be 16 years old
Fees
This is a free Youth Guarantee programme for 16 – 24 year old
Course Topics
Course one – Pathways and Goals (10 weeks)
Course two – Projects (10 weeks)
Teaching Styles
Why sit in a classroom all week when you can gain real-world experience? This practical hands-on programme will keep you focussed and engaged through:
- Loads of activities and experiential learning
- Guest speakers
- Workshops and related site visits
What will I learn?
- Building carpentry projects such as cabinets, stools and café tables
- Develop your understanding of New Zealand’s construction industry, and its impact on cultures and communities
- Career and personal goal setting
- Teamwork, problem solving, communication skills
- Literacy and numeracy
- Incorporate your culture and designs into project
- Health and safety practice
How will OCA support me?
- Ongoing mentoring – both during your studies and once you’re working
- Pick up and drop offs
- Additional training – we even help you get your driver licence
- Guest speakers, industry seminars and opportunity to participate in work experience
- Whānau Ora family services
What will I walk away with?
- An NZQA-accredited qualification
- The skills and knowledge you need for next level carpentry studies
- Entry level work readiness
Course Tutors
