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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strands in Allied Trades, Carpentry, and Joinery
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 3
Credits 60 - 120
Subject Area
  • Architecture and Building » Building » Building not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wider construction trades sector with work-ready people able to enter the construction trades as a labourer or an apprentice who have developed essential transferable skills and underpinning knowledge applicable to a wide range of construction-related trades.

This qualification is suitable for people new to, or intending to enter, the construction trades sector.

The strands recognise the knowledge and skills required of entrants to allied trades, or the carpentry or joinery trades. The allied trades include painting and decorating, roofing, interior systems and exterior plastering.

Graduates will be able to work in the construction trades sector with limited supervision having gained skills and knowledge in health and safety, trade mathematics, hand tools and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Work safely and in accordance with compliance and regulatory requirements in the construction trades sector.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers within the construction industry.
- Read and use specifications and drawings to complete introductory construction projects.
- Perform introductory applied calculations to complete a range of familiar tasks in the construction sector.

Graduates of the Allied Trades strand will also be able to:
- Collaborate with other trades in the completion of projects utilising generic construction industry terminology.
- Identify and correctly use hand tools and materials to complete familiar tasks in the allied trades.
- Execute assigned project work for allied trades.

Graduates of the Carpentry strand will also be able to:
- Apply specific carpentry terminology and concepts when carrying out carpentry work in a project environment.
- Apply knowledge of current building technology, materials, fixings, and hardware when carrying out carpentry projects.
- Use current construction and installation processes and techniques while carrying out carpentry projects.
- Carry out assigned carpentry work in a project environment.

Graduates of the Joinery strand will also be able to:
- Apply current joinery terminology when carrying out joinery work in a project environment.
- Apply knowledge of the types of timbers, panel products, fixings and hardware to joinery projects.
- Follow the sequence of machining, construction for assembling and installing joinery items while carrying out joinery projects.
- Carry out assigned joinery work in a project environment.
Education pathways
This qualification may build on:
The Construction and Infrastructure Vocational Pathway for NCEA level 2
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2862]
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trade Skills (Level 1) [Ref: 3843]
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 3844]

This qualification may lead to higher-level qualifications in carpentry, joinery or another construction-related allied trade such as:
New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level 4) [Ref: 2343]
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Level 4) [Ref: 2381]
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) [Ref: 2738]
New Zealand Certificate in Painting & Decorating (Level 4) [Ref: 3568]
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification will be able to enter employment in trades within the construction industry as a labourer or an apprentice.
With additional training and/or experience they may go on to further roles in the construction industry such as carpenter, joiner, plasterer, painter or roofer.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation 27 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2834
Status Current
Created September 2015
Next Review December 2026
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