Carpentry and Construction
Keen to move into the booming building industry?
Today’s construction industry is calling out for more skilled and qualified workers.
If you want to kick-start your career or enter a Carpentry apprenticeship, our programme will give you all the practical experience and knowledge you need including Hand Tools, Power Tools and Fixed Machinery.
You’ll graduate ready to work in entry-level roles on residential and commercial building projects.
*Quality Education Services (QES) is a trading name for the registered Private Training Establishment Skills Update Training and Education Group (Skills Update). Your enrolment is with Skills Update and your qualification is issued by Skills Update.
Course Details
Why choose a trade?
There is a high demand for rangatahi in the Trades industries, so choose a programme to get ready for an apprenticeship – taught by experienced tradie kaiako. You won’t be stuck in the classroom with our trades programmes. Working on practical projects in our purpose-built workshops, you’ll work as part of a team learning hands-on skills.
Choose from Carpentry and Construction or Automotive Training. Our trades programmes are supported by a Literacy and Numeracy kaiako who will help you improve your maths, reading and
writing. You’ll finish up with everything you need to land an apprenticeship or an entry-level job.
Get ready to move ahead in trades with QES.
- Get all the Personal Protective Equipment you need when you sign up
- Put your new skills into practice on real projects
- Enjoy small classes with friendly, helpful tradie kaiako
- Build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment
- Literacy and Numeracy support
In BCATS Level 1, ākonga will build a saw stool and toolbox while learning about health and safety, safe working practices and procedures, how to operate portable power and hand tools safely, and the use of hardware, fastenings and joints. You will also learn how to measure timber correctly, read plans and job specifications and listen to instructions.
In BCATS Level 2, you will build a picnic table, a planter box and a cupboard with a drawer. You will demonstrate safe work practices, procedures and processes while safely operating portable power tools, fixed machinery and selecting the correct materials. You will also use measurements and calculations to solve problems, interpret project documents and learn more about the different trades in a construction project.
Zero Fees
Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age.
Applicants 15 years of age may enrol with a Ministry of Education exdmption.
NZ Citizen or Permanent resident.
This programme is designed for people who are beginning a career in the construction trade sector.
On completion, you will have entry-level skills to enter the construction trade as a carpentry/building apprentice or labourer working under supervision.
This programme equips graduates with the skills to study at Level 3 in Carpentry trades or a related field.
Rolling intake, Places available now
Key Info
Level
Level 1 & Level 2
Duration
26 weeks full time
Credits
82 Credits
Eligibility
NZ Citizen or Permanent resident
Campus
Māngere
Fees
Zero fees
Intakes
Rolling intake, Places availabe now
