New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Joinery
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
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.
Mitre 10(external link)| Construction Trade Skills - Joinery
Amount
Up to $1,000 towards trade equipment.
Eligible programmes for this scholarship
Important dates
Applications close at 4 pm on 28 February 2025.
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.
According toBCITO(external link), the number of women entering the construction industry is on the rise. In 2015, less than 1% of apprentices training through BCITO were female, but by 2023, that number had risen to 6.12%
Read aboutwomen in construction (external link)
| 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. |
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.
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.