New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills
Get your building career off to a great start with a qualification that prepares you for the workforce.
The popularity of this programme reflects the excellent employment opportunities for graduates.
Two strands are available.
- If you are looking for a career in either the residential or commercial construction field, and enjoy working outdoors and pulling together big elements to build a structure, then the Carpentry strand is for you.
- If you would like to work on panel products and the wooden components of buildings like stairs, kitchens, doors and fittings, if you have an eye for detail and working with precise measurements, the Joinery strand is for you.
The programme is supported by the Industry Training Association Building (ITaB) scheme and the BCITO.
As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as entry-level construction site workers, pre-cut factory workers, and in the retail sector of the building and construction industry.
Your tutors are licenced building practitioners and NMIT is also involved with New Zealand Certified Builders, Master Builders and Master Joiners.
NMIT students are strongly represented in the regional and national Apprentice of the Year competitions.
This qualification will assist you in obtaining an apprenticeship.
If you are of M?ori descent in Marlborough check out the Whenua Kura Trust partnership with NMIT providing fees free study for those up to 40 years old.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Once you graduate, you will be able to follow safe working practices in a carpentry workshop and perform basic operations with hand, power and machine tools.
You will be qualified to work as entry-level construction site workers, pre-cut factory workers and in the retail sector of the building and construction industry.
This qualification will assist you in obtaining an apprenticeship and completing the practical requirements towards the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4).
You can complete your apprenticeship through NMIT as part of the NMIT Managed Apprenticeship programme.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.
Canada
- Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).
- High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
China
- Senior High School Graduation Certificate.
- SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education.
- Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
India
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Indonesia
- Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)
- Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8
Japan
- Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).
- Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.
Korea
- High School Diploma
- Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate.
Malaysia
- SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate of Education).
- Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12
Nepal
- Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/ Higher Secondary Certificate.
- Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution
Philippines
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track
South Africa
- Senior Certificate.
- Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level).
Taiwan
- Senior High School Leaving Certificate.
- Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Thailand
- Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
- Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
United Kingdom
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
- Advanced Level (A Level).
USA
- High School Graduation Diploma
- High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution
Vietnam
- Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma
- Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
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- Course Code: NZ2834
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16900 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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