This course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship. You'll gain lots of basic skills about timber-framed construction, including tools and machinery, and developing practical trades skills.

You'll get hands-on experience at our purpose built trades campuses building a prefabricated timber sleepout and even a two bedroom home. You will also learn about the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.

Learn about timber-framed construction, the principles of construction and all the fundamentals to build a house - foundations, framing, roof framing, exterior cladding, interior lining and trim 

This is a full-time study programme to achieve 120 credits, and you can continue with your apprenticeship training to achieve the Level 4 qualification. 

*This course is also part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you can attend this course for FREE. Limited seats available and only offered at our Auckland Trades and Trades West campuses.

You will learn:

-About the building industry, and the role of contractors and sub-contractors.  

-Construction core skills, health & safety and best practice

-Procedures, communications and timekeeping requirements for construction sites

-Use project specifications and drawings to complete simple construction projects

-How to complete simple building calculations 

-Construction installation and application processes

-FREE for 16-24 year olds

This vocational Health programme will provide practical skills and prepare you for employment as a support worker in healthcare. You can apply what you learn in on class on a three week work experience at a health or aged care provider.

During this course you will learn how to provide appropriate health care and support to people in the wider community. We’ll teach you about the industry with guest speakers and site visits to a range of Health care providers such as Rest Homes, Funeral Homes, Marae and other relevant places.  

-Holistic Wellbeing in NZ Healthcare

-Planning and Management in NZ Healthcare

-Cultural Awareness in NZ Healthcare

-Professionalism in NZ Healthcare