Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

This managed apprenticeship from NorthTec (formally iTAB) will get you qualified as a carpenter.

Want to become a qualified carpenter?

This managed apprenticeship is ideal if you are already employed in the construction industry but don’t yet have a formal building qualification. You’ll combine both theory and practical workshop knowledge, through attending block courses at NorthTec, with on-the-job training from your employer.

Looking for pre-trade training? Check out our Level 2 and Level 3 construction courses

What you will learn

Theory units are delivered in small tutorial groups backed up with practical workshop experience. There will be time-tabled on-site visits and assessment of practical units.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Understand and apply a broad practical working knowledge of the fundamentals required in the carpentry trade in order to undertake all carpentry work, including; tools and equipment, materials, the legislative framework, regulatory requirements, drawings and specifications, building types, methods of construction, building science, building mathematics, and communication.
  • Competently plan and carry out all aspects of establishing and maintaining construction sites including preparatory demolition and set out for buildings.
  • Competently plan and carry out all aspects of the construction of; framed and solid foundations, and retaining walls.
  • Competently plan and carry out all aspects of wall, roof, ceiling, column, post, beam and portal construction to form frames and structures of buildings.
  • Competently plan and carry out all aspects of roof claddings, joinery and wall claddings.
  • Competently plan and carry out all aspects of insulation, linings, finishing trim, joinery, hardware and sound control systems.
  • Self-manage on-going learning and supervise the learning of others with a responsibility to maintain the professional standards of the construction industry.
  • Operate competently and unsupervised to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial environment.

About the provider

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.