New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Joinery

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

17 February 2025
Study options

Full-time
Length

30 weeks full-time - 26 teaching weeks plus 4 holiday weeks.
Total credits

90
Fees

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2834

Get your joinery career off to a great start with a qualification that prepares you for the workforce.

Start your journey in joinery with the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Joinery Strand. This course will teach you everything you need to know and do to have a successful career in joinery. You'll learn lots of useful skills in a fun and interesting way, preparing you to do great in this exciting job area.

Why choose this programme?

Our joinery programme is celebrated for its robust skill development, ensuring you're industry-ready upon completion. The curriculum is designed to support diverse learning needs, promote equal opportunities, and prepare you for a seamless transition into the joinery industry.

What you'll learn

Timber and board skills

Proficiency with materials: Learn to work with various timber and board materials.
Manufacturing know-how: Interpret specifications and create simple joinery items.
Sustainable practices: Focus on material selection, joinery terminology, and sustainability.

Machining and assembly techniques

Machinery mastery: Set up and safely operate joinery machinery.
Precision assembly: Master machining processes and assembly techniques.
Safety first: Emphasize safe practices and advanced manufacturing methods.

Interior and exterior joinery

Comprehensive skills: Create and install both interior and exterior joinery components.
Technical understanding: Grasp site measurements, working drawings, and practical construction skills.
Hands-on learning: Solidify your knowledge with a comprehensive, project-based assessment.

Women in construction

Career opportunities

Residential Joiner

Specialize in creating custom joinery for homes, including cabinetry, doors, and windows.

Commercial Joiner

Focus on joinery work for commercial buildings, such as office fit-outs, retail fixtures, and public buildings.

Furniture Maker

Design and create bespoke furniture pieces, from chairs and tables to custom storage solutions.

Shopfitter

Fit out retail stores, restaurants, and other commercial spaces with custom joinery and fixtures.

Entry requirements

This programme has no minimum academic requirements

English language requirements

Applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language are required to provide proof of English proficiency.

The required level of proficiency for this programme is IELTS (General) score of 5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

Domestic learners who have completed the majority or all of their education in New Zealand are deemed to have met this requirement.

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