Foundation Skills in Carpentry and Fabrication
Now enrolling for courses starting February 2025
Fees FREE* training:
This programme is fees FREE* to eligible students.
Contact our team to find out more or apply now.
Lay the groundwork for your construction career!
NZ Certificate Level 2 – 60 Credits
Establish your goals, lock in your pathway, and build your carpentry skills with this practical one semester programme. Work with a team on exciting construction projects, improve your literacy and numeracy, and boost your industry knowledge. Best of all, this is a fees FREE* trades training programme with plenty of mentor support!
Duration and study options:
- Full time study (20 weeks)
- Part time study (40 weeks)
Credits: 60
Entry requirement:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- May be a school leaver
- A New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
Course topics:
- Pathways and Goals (10 weeks)
- Projects (10 weeks)
Teaching Style:
Why sit in a classroom all week when you can gain real-world experience? This practical hands-on programme will keep you focussed and engaged through:
- Loads of activities and experiential learning
- Guest speakers, industry seminars and opportunity to participate in work experience
- Workshops and related site visits
What will I learn?
- Building carpentry projects such as cabinets, stools and café tables
- Develop your understanding of New Zealand’s construction industry, and its impact on cultures and communities
- Career and personal goal setting
- Teamwork, problem solving, communication skills
- Embedded literacy and numeracy throughout
- Incorporate your culture and designs into project
- Health and safety practice
How will OCA support me?
- Unique programme tailored to your learning style
- Learn in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment
- Ongoing guidance and mentoring – even once you’re working
- Transport support
- Additional training – we even help you get your driver licence
- Wrap-around OCA Whānau Ora support
What will I walk away with?
- A Level 2 NZQA-accredited qualification
- The skills and knowledge you need for the next level in Carpentry studies
- Entry level work readiness
Course Tutors
Oceania Career Academy Limited is registered as a Private Training Establishment with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (education organisation number 8069).