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New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry

Toi Ohomai

Subject area

Carpentry and Joinery

Qualification

Duration

4

4 Years

Total student fees

$4,922

over 4 Years - details

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The qualification is designed to provide the building and construction industry with trained people who have achieved the practical skills and knowledge required to construct, repair and install building structures to the level required of a commercially competent carpenter.

This qualification is for people working as carpenters, and for people intending to work as carpenters in the construction industry.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants must be working in the construction industry as an employee or contractor. Must be supervised by someone who is prepared to support the training. Enrolment into this programme will also require the apprentice, employer, and the provider to enter into a training agreement. The agreement will outline the responsibilities of each party to the apprenticeship, and will align with the principles in the Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships. Academic Entry Nil IELTS 5 score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 with the General, Workplace or Academic endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related rules (Rule 18) - The Table.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

4 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$1,230 $4,922
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$5,962 $23,847
Total $7,192 $28,769

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

94%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Fax: (07) 544 2386
Email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz
Web: http://www.toiohomai.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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