Foundation Skills in Carpentry and Fabrication
Enrolling now for February 2025
This programme is fees free for eligible students through Youth Guarantee.
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 16-24 years of age
- 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).