New Zealand Certificate in Timber Structure Manufacture Level 3

with strands in Wall Frame Manufacture and Roof Truss Manufacture

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How long it takes

The New Zealand Certificate in Timber Structure Manufacture Level 3 typically takes 9-12 months to complete.

How much it costs

You can find out more about costs by referring to What it costs and how long it takes page for the 2024 Course Fees and 2024 Off-Job Training Fees. For more information contact the team at BCITO Te Pūkenga.

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required to work in the frame and truss manufacturing industry. 

The compulsory section of this qualification covers:

  • drawings and job documentation
  • measurement and calculations
  • tools and equipment
  • planning and communication
  • making up orders for materials
  • knowledge of timber
  • labelling packing and stacking prefabricated timber products.

You must also complete at least one of these strands:

Wall frame manufacture

  • cut and assemble wall frames

Roof truss manufacture

  • cut and assemble roof trusses

Need to know more?

For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.