The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) supports learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees. The TTAF covers fees until 31 December 2022.
Note: Fees may apply for training continuing after 1 January 2023 on this programme.
Want to become a qualified carpenter?
This ITAB managed apprenticeship is ideal if you are already employed in the construction industry but don’t yet have a formal building qualification. You’ll combine both theory and practical workshop knowledge, through attending block courses at NorthTec, with on-the-job training from your employer.
Looking for pre-trade training? Check out our Level 2 and Level 3 construction courses.
About ITAB
ITAB is an initiative of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand that combines the best of the professional skills taught by polytechnics with the practical, on-the-job training given by employer builders. ITAB provides 8000 hours of extensive practical experience and solid theoretical training giving apprentices a broad set of valuable professional skills. For more information, visit www.itab.co.nz
Applicants or their employers do NOT have to be members of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand.
This qualification supports the knowledge and skill requirements of the Carpentry class of the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme.
What you will learn
Theory units are delivered in small tutorial groups backed up with practical workshop experience. There will be time-tabled on-site visits and assessment of practical units.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Understand and apply a broad practical working knowledge of the fundamentals required in the carpentry trade in order to undertake all carpentry work, including; tools and equipment, materials, the legislative framework, regulatory requirements, drawings and specifications, building types, methods of construction, building science, building mathematics, and communication.
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Competently plan and carry out all aspects of establishing and maintaining construction sites including preparatory demolition and set out for buildings.
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Competently plan and carry out all aspects of the construction of; framed and solid foundations, and retaining walls.
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Competently plan and carry out all aspects of wall, roof, ceiling, column, post, beam and portal construction to form frames and structures of buildings.
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Competently plan and carry out all aspects of roof claddings, joinery and wall claddings.
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Competently plan and carry out all aspects of insulation, linings, finishing trim, joinery, hardware and sound control systems.
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Self-manage on-going learning and supervise the learning of others with a responsibility to maintain the professional standards of the construction industry.
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Operate competently and unsupervised to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial environment.
Courses in this programme*
To be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4), students must achieve 320 credits offered in the programme.
Year Two - Select 75 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
Year Three - Select 90 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
Year Four - Select 95 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
Compulsory Courses |
Level |
Credits |
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3001 - Workplace Safety Fundamentals
Aim: To enable students to work safely in a construction environment.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify and locate appropriate legislation relevant to specific tasks in the construction industry.
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Apply safe working practices when completing tasks in a construction environment.
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Ensure a safe work environment is maintained for the duration of the task.
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3 |
15 |
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3002 - Core Construction Communication Skills
Aim: To enable students to develop core construction and communication skills.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Interpret basic drawings and specifications to complete simple construction tasks.
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Perform calculations to solve simple problems in a construction environment.
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Communicate effectively in a construction environment
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3 |
15 |
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3003 - Preliminary Works for Construction Activity
Aim: To enable students to prepare a building site for building work.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Prepare a building site for construction to meet plans and specifications
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Set up and operate levelling equipment to establish levels on a building site.
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Use literacy and numeracy to interpret drawings and set out a building site.
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Define sub-contractors’ roles in construction.
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Prepare a site for demolition in line with industry requirements.
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3 |
15 |
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3004 - Skill Development for Construction
Aim: To enable students to develop safe practical skills for building work.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Accurately measure and cut materials to specified dimensions.
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Excavate and prepare the base for a building site in line with plans and specifications
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Load and safely stack construction materials in line with industry best practice
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Dismantle and remove construction materials in line with industry best practice
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Install propriety fixings according to manufacturer’s specification
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3 |
15 |
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YEAR TWO - Select 75 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
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75 |
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YEAR THREE - Select 90 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
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90 |
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YEAR FOUR - Select 95 credits from the Year 2-4 course list
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95 |
Year 2-4 Course List |
Level |
Credits |
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3005 - Sub Structure Task Development in Concrete and Timber
Aim: To enable students to develop practical capability in foundation and floor systems for building works.
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3 |
15 |
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4006 - Structural Task Development for Construction
Aim: To enable students to develop practical capability in foundation and floor systems for building works.
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4 |
15 |
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4007 - Roof Structural Task Development for Construction
Aim: To enable students to develop practical capability in roof structure for building work.
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4 |
15 |
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4008 - Exterior Envelope Task Development for Construction
Aim: To enable students to develop practical capability in weather tightness for building works.
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4 |
15 |
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4009 - Interior Fit out Task Development for Construction
Aim: To enable students to develop practical capability to fit out interiors for building work.
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4 |
15 |
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4010 - Construct Support Structures
Aim: To enable students to construct concrete and timber substructures with minimal supervision.
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4 |
15 |
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4011 - Prepare a Site for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to use documentation to prepare a construction site for building work.
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4 |
15 |
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4012 - Frame and Roof Structures
Aim: To enable students to construct frame and roof structures
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4 |
15 |
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4013 - Exterior Envelope
Aim: To enable students to complete an exterior envelope for building work.
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4 |
15 |
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4014 - Interior Lining and Finishing
Aim: To enable students to prepare and fit out internal environment.
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4 |
15 |
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4015 - Supervision on Site
Aim: To enable students to supervise building work on site.
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4 |
15 |
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4016 - Project Management for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to plan for building work on site.
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4 |
10 |
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4017 - Support Structures for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to identify the requirements for support structures and floor systems for construction.
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4 |
15 |
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4018 - Frames and Structures for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to understand the requirements to construct wall structures.
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4 |
15 |
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4019 - Roof Structures for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to understand the requirements to construct roof structures.
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4 |
15 |
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4020 - Interior Linings and Finishing for Building Work
Aim: To enable students to understand the requirements to fit out the interior of a building.
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4 |
15 |
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4021 - Exterior Envelope Roof
Aim: To enable students to understand the requirements for roof cladding systems.
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4 |
10 |
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4022 - Exterior Envelope Cladding
Aim: To enable students to know the requirements for weathertight cladding systems
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4 |
15 |
*Course offerings subject to NZQA approval.
Entry requirements
All applicants must:
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Be at least 16 years old at the time they commence the programme.
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Be able to read, write and communicate in English at a basic level.
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Be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
In addition, applicants must:
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Be working in the construction industry as an employee or contractor.
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Be supervised by someone who is prepared to support the training.
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Enter into a training agreement with the employer and NorthTec which outlines the responsibilities of each party.
Applicants, for whom English is not their first language, must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.5; or hold an accepted international equivalence.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.