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Learn how to carry out carpentry tasks within a variety of construction projects. You will also gain fundamental construction skills and the knowledge required for a wide range of building construction tasks.


[CertAppTech]

4, 120

Full-time for one year or part-time (day) options available

Starts February or July

Applications will be considered in the date order they are received

CA2296

Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 4880

International fees
Programme summary
Career opportunities
Courses and timetables
Admission requirements

Programme summary

Are you ready to start your apprenticeship in the building industry? Develop a sound knowledge of the carpentry industry, exterior wall and roof cladding, foundations, interior lining and finishing, and wall and sub-floor framing. Work together with your fellow students to build a three-bedroom house.

Do you want a career as a builder? Combining theory and practice, the Certificate in Applied Technology (Carpentry) teaches you how to carry out carpentry tasks within a variety of construction projects on campus. After successful completion of this programme you earn 2000 hours towards your apprenticeship training.

You’ll gain fundamental construction skills required for a wide range of building construction tasks. Develop a sound knowledge of the carpentry industry, and learn to identify, select and correctly install the right building materials and fastening systems. Become competent in the use of hand tools, electrical portable tools and machinery, and acquire the skills to interpret building plans and calculate building materials. You also become familiar with health and safety issues in the building industry, and increase your knowledge of building codes and regulations.

Real-world learning
Apply what you've learnt as you work together with your fellow building technology students to build a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on campus. The house will be sold to the public once it is completed.

What next?
To become a fully qualified builder, we recommend you step up to the Diploma in Applied Technology (Building).

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Career opportunities

  • Apprentice carpenter
  • Assistant tradesperson
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Courses and timetables

To view the list of courses and timetables for this programme for 2010, please click here.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

General admission

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office); and
  • Have a minimum of four years' secondary school education; and
  • Have at least 12 NCEA credits at level 1 in each of at least two subjects, or equivalent; or
  • Have New Zealand School Certificate passes in at least two subjects, or equivalent; or
  • Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 2), or equivalent.

Applicants must also have a qualification in a subject that matches their proposed endorsement, or experience in the field of study.

Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins, may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level.

Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins, may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English language

Applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at level 1, or equivalent; or
  • Have a grade of C or above in New Zealand School Certificate English, or equivalent; or
  • Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 525, or equivalent; or
  • Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in Intensive English (Upper Intermediate), or equivalent.

Applicants may be interviewed.

 



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