New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Trade)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $1,515 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 4 |
About the course
Are you a skilled joiner wanting to gain a nationally recognised qualification? Learn while you work with UCOL’s New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Trade) (Level 4), and earn the practical skills and experience you need to become a qualified craftsman.
##### Quick info
Level: 4
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time (40 weeks each year)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Dates:
24 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
14 Jul 2025 – 03 May 2026
Domestic Fees:
*
Cabinetry Strand: 2025 Y1-Y3 fees TBC Cab/Ex Doors/Windows Strands: Y1-Y3 2025 fees TBC
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International Fees:*
Not open to international students
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.This programme is for those who can demonstrate their competence in joinery skills and are ready to improve their knowledge to work in one of the specialist joinery areas (Cabinetry, Timber Doors and Windows, Timber Stairs, or Laminate Fabrication). You will enhance your skills through a combination of block joinery courses at UCOL and practical components carried out at your workplace.
The compulsory section of this programme will teach you to operate and maintain a range of joinery machines to industry standards. The four different joinery strands will enable you to select standards that will help you specialise in areas that best fit your job and interests. You will also develop the literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the joinery industry.
After this programme, you will be able to work unsupervised in cabinetry, timber doors and windows, timber stairs or laminate fabrication to the level required of a certified craftsman.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.