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

The first year start-up fee for Carpentry is $1,750, and each year after that there is an additional annual fee of $850.  Read more about fees and payment

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.