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PROGRAMME INFORMATIONThe aim of this programme is to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to enter an apprenticeship in the building industry.

This programme covers practical trade skills in the following:

> Use and maintenance of carpentry tools and equipment including hand tools, portable power tools, machine tools

> Erecting profiles, setting out and levelling houses exercises

> Sub-floor framing

> Erecting frames and trusses

> Erecting ceilings

> Construction of framework as required

> Site safe certificate

> First aid

> Health and safety

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates of the Certificate in Carpentry seek apprenticeships as a:

> Builder/Carpenter

QUALIFICATIONGraduates gain the Certificate in Carpentry and credits/papers towards a National Certificate in Carpentry (theory and practical)

LOCATIONIndustry Training Centre, Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon, Porirua

Kāpiti campus, Corner Milne Drive and Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu

START DATESFebruary, July

CERTIFICATE IN CARPENTRYWork towards becoming an apprentice builder/carpenter on this programme approved by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)

Work as an apprentice in the construction industry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ENROL NOW!September 2014CERTIFICATE IN CARPENTRY

DURATIONOne year, full-time

LEVEL3

FEESFees for next year will be available on the Whitireia website from August.

Limited fee free Youth Guarantee places may be available.

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarships may be available. Please contact us.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSDomestic: 10 credits NCEA Level 1 literacy and 10 credits NCEA Level 1 numeracy or equivalent

Youth Guarantee: Youth Guarantee entry criteria applies

International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)