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Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Carpentry strand
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Carpentry strand

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Carpentry strand

  • ID:AIC640130
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (NZD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements​​

  • This programme has open entry. English Language requirements may apply.

English requirements​​

  • IELTS: Academic score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT): Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Pearson Test of English: PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill;
  • OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL: a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied)
  • LanguageCert: B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE: ISE I with no less than distinction in any band

Other requirements

NO

Course Information

Gain in-demand carpentry skills and apply your learning in the real world with regular work experience on actual construction projects

This programme will equip you with a wide range of practical skills as well as an understanding of carpentry theory, calculations, quantities, drawing, communication skills and related studies. You'll also learn about tools, machines and timber, plus the construction of single and two storey residential buildings and light commercial buildings.

In order to undertake this programme you must be physically able to work safely in an industry-related work environment.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Starting an apprenticeship is the ideal path to securing a future in the construction industry where you will undertake practical and theory tasks to gain the full trade qualification.

Many qualified carpenters choose to work as a leading hand, a foreman, a construction manager, a project manager within a company structure as well as work as a sole trader and/or contractor.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance: NZD $600 per year

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