This course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills.
DurationThis course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills.
You'll get hands-on experience at our purpose built trades campuses building a prefabricated timber sleepout and even a two bedroom home. You will also learn about the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Learn about timber-framed construction, the principles of construction and all the fundamentals to build a house - foundations, framing, roof framing, exterior cladding, interior lining and trim
This is a full-time study programme to achieve 120 credits, and you can continue with your apprenticeship training to achieve the Level 4 qualification.
This course is also part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you can attend this course for FREE. Limited seats available and only offered at our Auckland Trades and Trades West campuses.
You will learn:
About the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Construction core skills, health & safety and best practice
Procedures, communications and timekeeping requirements for construction sites
Use project specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects
How to complete simple building calculations
Construction installation and application processes
NZMA offers far more than education: We give hope. Inspiration. And motivation.
Whether you know what you want to study, or have no idea, we'll help you with the tools and support you need to start your journey.
We have smaller classes, which gives you more one-on-one time with your tutor - and more chance to get to know your classmates. And you'll find the tutors can adapt the way they teach to suit your learning style.
It's things like this that make many students big fans of NZMA. Drop in to a campus, see the smiling faces and see why NZMA could be the place for you.
Our Carpentry programmes will provide you with the hands-on skills you need to start your career as a builder. With our workshop facilities, experienced teachers, industry connections and apprenticeship scheme, you’ll hit the ground running.
The construction industry is the fifth largest sector in New Zealand's economy. The growing need for residential buildings, extensive infrastructure development, and rebuild projects will create heaps of job opportunities in the coming years.
This programme has become available in response to industry demand for skilled workers in the Horowhenua. It is an entry level programme that may pathway to apprenticeships in specific trades.
At EIT | Te P?kenga we don’t just talk about doing things – we actually do them. Project and task-based learning offers you real world experience. Kick-start your training in our modern Trades and Technology facilities.
The course is an introduction to basic carpentry skills and knowledge used in carpentry, building and construction and joinery industries taught in one of the wood workshops.
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