Carpentry Industry Training (Level 4)

Ready to start your carpentry apprenticeship with SIT behind you? Build practical skills and industry-recognised capability through an SIT-supported apprenticeship, with dedicated Industry Training Advisors supporting you and your employer throughout your training. Progress from supervised foundation skills to independently planning and completing carpentry work that meets industry expectations for technical accuracy, safety, quality, productivity and compliance.

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Invercargill
Campus
Invercargill
Qualification
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
120
Duration
None
Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

No tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$900.00 (incl. GST)

International Fees

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Course Outline

You will learn to:

  • Apply practical knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, plans, specifications, building science, mathematics and communication
  • Interpret and update project documentation and plan work within a construction programme
  • Apply building regulations, compliance requirements, health and safety, and sustainable work practices
  • Establish, maintain and set out construction sites and work zones
  • Complete foundations, sub-floors, flooring, retaining walls, wall and roof framing, decks, stairs and ramps
  • Install exterior joinery, cladding, flashings, insulation, linings, interior joinery and finishing components
  • Use digital tools and technologies in a construction environment
  • Coordinate work with others and maintain positive workplace relationships
  • Check completed work and meet commercial quality and productivity standards
Application Criteria

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Be employed in the construction industry as an apprentice or trainee, with access to sufficient carpentry work to meet the qualification requirements
  • Be supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced carpenter
  • Enter into a formal training agreement between the apprentice, employer and SIT
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