About the course

Get your building career off to a great start with a qualification that prepares you for the workforce. The popularity of this programme reflects the excellent employment opportunities for graduates. If you are looking for a career in either the residential or commercial construction field, and enjoy working outdoors and pulling together big elements to build a structure, then the Carpentry strand is for you. The programme is supported by the Industry Training Association Building (ITaB) scheme and the BCITO. As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as entry-level construction site workers, pre-cut factory workers, and in the retail sector of the building and construction industry. Your tutors are licenced building practitioners and NMIT is also involved with New Zealand Certified Builders, Master Builders and Master Joiners. Once you graduate, you can follow safe working practices in a carpentry workshop and perform basic operations with hand, power and machine tools. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 40 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Richmond
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Nelson
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Richmond
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Nelson
Semester 3 (October), 2025	Nelson
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Richmond

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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