New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Are you working in the building industry and want to start your carpentry apprenticeship? This flexible course will allow you to attend block courses to complete your theory towards becoming a qualified carpenter while working in the construction industry under the supervision of your employer, who is willing to support you as an apprentice.
Learning takes place on-site at your workplace through practical work and tasks. Our licensed, qualified carpentry tutors provide site visits to check your record of work assessments, support and set goals with you, and then sign off on your practical modules.
You can attend seven week-long block courses during the first two and a half years. As a student, you will also have access to Moodle, our student learning platform, to upload your work evidence and access resources.
Benefits of the Carpentry 4 managed apprenticeship include:* On-campus block courses as well as night classes
- Learn alongside other carpentry apprentices
- Earn as you learn
- On-the-job training
- Online Record of Work (ROW) App
- Increased site visits to support your apprenticeship
- Flexible assessment portfolio options
- Rolling start dates
- Access to online learning resources
- Support from qualified building professionals
To book an on-site visit to discuss this apprenticeship further, please email [email protected].
If you are not currently working but wish to begin your building career in the trades, the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) is the ideal starting point.
Entry requirements
General academic admission
There is open entry to this programme although students must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.
Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to undertake a Needs Assessment to help identify any support they may need in order to be successful in the programme. To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5 or equivalent.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.