Apprentice Profile:
I worked in building and timber yards before I decided to get into the building trade, so the building and construction business wasn’t...
Carpentry
Becoming a qualified builder leads you into an exciting, rewarding and varied career where opportunities are unlimited. You can work on anything from small to large commercial sites, on residential projects or specialise in one area of construction.
National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
What skills will I gain?
While working on site you will be involved in building, repairing and installing structures such as foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors.
Your training also covers key areas such as setting out building profiles, weatherproofing, building foundations, reinforcing, laying concrete and demolition work. See www.nzqa.govt.nz for in-depth coverage of the modules you’ll cover.
Once I am qualified and have been working for a while what else can I do?
Becoming a qualified carpenter opens a range of career paths. You may find that one particular aspect of the building trade interests you, or that you would like to become your own boss!
BCITO has several options you can choose from to take your career to the next level:
* National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand)
* National Certificate in Construction (Supervisor)
* National Diploma in Construction Management
How long does it take?
On average it takes about three to four years to become fully qualified. If you’ve been working for a while your experience and skills could mean you can complete your qualification sooner.
