This course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills.
You'll get hands-on experience at our purpose built trades campuses building a prefabricated timber sleepout and even a two bedroom home. You will also learn about the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Learn about timber-framed construction, the principles of construction and all the fundamentals to build a house - foundations, framing, roof framing, exterior cladding, interior lining and trim
This is a full-time study programme to achieve 120 credits, and you can continue with your apprenticeship training to achieve the Level 4 qualification.
You will learn:
About the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.
Construction core skills, health & safety and best practice
Procedures, communications and timekeeping requirements for construction sites
Use project specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects
How to complete simple building calculations
Construction installation and application processes.
September 2025
Trades West Campus
Parrs Park, 443 West Coast Road,
Oratia,
Glen Eden,
0602, New Zealand
September 2025
Trades South Campus
807 Great South Road,
Mount Wellington,
Auckland Central,
1060, New Zealand
Applicants with English as a second language must demonstrate sufficiency in the English language at an interview.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.