Course details

Certificate in Foundation Skills (Carpentry and Fabrication)
NZQF Level 2

About the course

Establish your goals, lock in your pathway, and build your carpentry skills with this practical one semester programme.

Work with a team on exciting construction projects, improve your literacy and numeracy, and boost your industry knowledge. 

Why sit in a classroom all week when you can gain real-world experience?

This practical hands-on programme will keep you focused and engaged through:

  • Loads of activities and experiential learning
  • Guest speakers, industry seminars and opportunity to participate in work experience
  • Workshops and related site visits

Entry requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older and a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Oceania Career Academy is a Pacific-owned and led Private Training Establishment (PTE) for Trades and Health. It builds on the Trades at School (TAS) Programme offered in schools since 2009.

OCA is working to achieve more young Pacific people in higher paid employment. We deliver NZQA Levels 1-3 vocational training for youths (predominantly Pacific) with a student-focused, career-focused and industry-driven programme.

We are NZQA accredited and use education as a vehicle to develop youth through employment skills training, bridging students from secondary school into skilled industry employment and higher education.

We have a proven track record acting as a “connector” between students and families, from schools and tertiary institutions through to employers providing skilled, well paid work.