New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4
How long it takes
The New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4 typically takes 3-4 years 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 by people working in the carpentry industry. This qualification covers:
Carpentry fundamentals
- tools, equipment and materials
- legislation, consents and licensing
- building types and methods
- drawings and specifications
- building science and mathematics
- planning and communication
Preliminary work
- site establishment and maintenance, demolition and set-out
Support Structures
- framed floors, concrete floors, retaining walls
Frames and structures
- walls, roofs, ceilings, columns, posts, beams and portals
Exterior envelope
- roof claddings, exterior joinery, wall claddings
Interior lining and finishing
- insulation, linings, finishing trim, interior joinery, hardware, sound control
Need to know more?
For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.
