Carpentry

Study Carpentry

If hands-on learning and physical work sound like you, check out our range of carpentry programmes.

Sample a range of trades disciplines whilst earning NCEA level 2 credits with our vocational pathway’s programme, or start with a level 3 certificate and gain basic skills that will get you ready to enter the industry as a laborer or an apprentice.

If you’re already working as a carpentry apprentice, you can jump into the Level 4 programme, which you can complete part-time alongside work.

Carpentry Programmes

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Our construction students learn by building real building projects. Students learn on-site, gaining skills in framing, roofing, internal linings, fitting windows, and hanging doors.

Learn the culture and processes of a worksite. Work with a range of materials and tools currently being used by industry. Become proficient in health and safety. Refine your skills with the help of our experienced tutors.

Location

Our school of construction is the biggest trades training facility in New Zealand. Our building site is located at 18 Western Hutt Road, Petone and on our Porirua campus at 3 Wi Neera Drive, Elsdon, Porirua.

Watch our carpentry students in action

As part of the Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) Carpentry programme in 2025, students work on full scale projects, giving them hands-on experience interpreting construction drawings, and applying safe work practices.