Certificate in Carpentry Level 3

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One year, full-time
February
Windermere Campus

Build a house, build a future. Gain the majority of the theory units towards the National Certificate in Carpentry Level 4 and turn your work experience into an apprenticeship to complete your trades qualification.

Content Overview

You’ll learn building terminology, safety and first aid, the use and maintenance of tools and aspects of residential and light commercial building techniques while building a two or three bedroom house.

Content Details

This programme provides a mix of theory knowledge and practical skills required to enter, or continue in the Carpentry/Construction Industry. Theory content includes:

Construction of residential houses and aspects of light commercial building techniques
Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
Building terminology
Safety and first aid

Practical skills will be developed through the building of a house on campus.

After completing this programme, it will take you three and a half to four years of site work to complete your National Certificate and become a qualified builder.

Work Experience
Included in the programme is a work experience component of 20 days, which can be completed two days per week or during work experience and term break blocks. This is so you can use the skills you have learnt at the Polytechnic in the workplace and gain practical on-site experience and knowledge.

Entry

Open entry.
Preference will be given to those who have completed a minimum of three years secondary schooling and at least 8 unit / achievement standard credits in two of the following subjects - English, Mathematics, Workshop Technology, or Graphic Design (Technical Drawing), or equivalent knowledge.

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation. You may be required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or a TOEFL score of 500.

Qualifications Gained

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Certificate in Carpentry Level 3
Comprehensive First Aid Certificate
Site Safe Induction Passport

Career Opportunities

Carpentry apprentice, builder, joiner, cabinet maker, sales representative, landscape construction.

Ben Hardie

Former Bethlehem College student
Graduate – 2006 Certificate in Carpentry Level 4
Current study – National Certificate in Carpentry Level 4
Employed - Apprentice, Form Building and Developments in Tauranga

Ben decided being ‘stuck in the office’ the rest of his life was not his cup of tea. At the end of year 13, he opted for a ‘hands-on’ vocation.

"I wanted to get out there and build cos that’s what I love. For me there’s a lot of job satisfaction working with materials and being part of a project from start to finish. Watching the process evolve is a real buzz."

Ben sings high praises of the Polytechnic’s carpentry programme.

"I’m definitely glad I did the course. When I got into industry I wasn’t so ‘green’. The tutors taught us the do’s and don’ts for the job. They motivated us and definitely know their stuff.

"It was also great to have all the theory units done and only the practical units left to be completed on-site. I’m half way through my second year and it’s going really well."

"I already knew I wanted to work for Form Building and Developments as they have a good reputation in the industry, particularly in highclass residential work. I kept in contact with one of the owners during my studies and once I graduated I did a three month trial and gained an apprenticeship with them. I was stoked.

Ben also has a lot to say for the National Certificate apprenticeship programme.

"Apprentices from Form Building and Developments go only through the polytechnic. The course is really well structured and the tutors do a lot of follow-up to make sure you are progressing with your practical units. They really motivate you to get through it."

Profile written: 2009