Program Overview

Introduction to Building and Carpentry Program

The Building and Carpentry program at Unitec is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to become a licensed builder or carpenter. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of building and carpentry, including construction methods, building science, and safety protocols.

Program Overview

The program is a Level 4 certificate that can be completed in 4 years on a part-time basis. Students must be in full-time employment and have a supervisor who is a licensed building practitioner. The program consists of a series of courses that cover topics such as:

• Carpentry introduction
• Preliminaries
• Interiors
• Exterior structures
• Support structures
• Concrete structures
• Roofs
• Exterior envelope

Career Options

Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue various career paths, including:

• Building contractor
• Licensed builder
• Qualified carpenter

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum of 10 Level 1 credits in English or Te Reo and 10 Level 1 credits in Mathematics
• Have attained the Construction and Infrastructure Vocational Pathway for NCEA level 2
• Be a graduate of a pre-apprenticeship qualification in a building and construction field
• Meet the English entry requirements, which include an IELTS (General) score of 5 with no individual band lower than 5

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are approximately $995 per year for domestic students, which includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy.

Courses and Timetables

The program consists of a series of compulsory courses, including:

• Carpentry Introduction 1 (CIBC4101)
• Carpentry Introduction 2 (Sem A) (CIBC4102-SA)
• Preliminaries 1 (CIBC4103)
• Preliminaries 2 (Sem A) (CIBC4104-SA)
• Interiors 1 (CIBC4105)
• Exterior Structures 1 (Sem B) (CIBC4106-SB)
• Walls and Roofs 1 (CIBC4107)
• Joinery 1 (CIBC4108)
• Exterior Structures 2 (CIBC4109)
• Walls 1 (Sem A) (CIBC4110-SA)
• Exterior Envelope 1 (CIBC4111)
• Support Structures 1 (CIBC4112)
• Support Structures 2 (Sem A) (CIBC4113-SA)
• Exterior Envelope 2 (CIBC4114)
• Support Structures 3 (Sem B) (CIBC4115-SB)
• Exterior Structures 3 (Sem B) (CIBC4116-SB)
• Exterior Structures 4 (Sem A) (CIBC4117-SA)
• Support Structures 4 (Sem A) (CIBC4118-SA)
• Concrete Structures (CIBC4119)
• Interiors 2 (Sem A) (CIBC4120-SA)
• Exterior Envelope 3 (Sem B) (CIBC4121-SB)
• Exterior Envelope 4 (Sem B) (CIBC4122-SB)
• Roofs 1 (Sem B) (CIBC4123-SB)
• Roofs 2 (CIBC4124)
• Preliminaries 3 (CIBC4125)
• Preliminaries 4 (CIBC4126)
• Exterior Metal Roof Cladding Installation (Sem A) (CIBC4127-SA)
• Interiors 3 (Sem A) (CIBC4128-SA)
• Alterations and Additions (Sem B) (CIBC4129-SB)
• Preliminaries 5 (Sem B) (CIBC4130-SB)
• Capstone 1 (Sem B) (CIBC4131-SB)
• Capstone 2 (Sem B) (CIBC4132-SB)

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including building science, construction methods, and safety protocols. Students will have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.

Conclusion

The Building and Carpentry program at Unitec provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of building and carpentry. With a strong focus on practical skills and theoretical knowledge, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a successful career in the construction industry.