Program Overview
The Carpentry program at Invercargill campus provides students with hands-on experience in construction and joinery workshops, allowing them to observe and participate in projects undertaken by full-time students. Students build items such as bird feeders, benches, and cabinets, and are required to wear steel-capped boots for safety.
Program Outline
Outline
Students build items such as bird feeders, benches, and cabinets. Steel-capped boots are required by Health and Safety policy in these workshops.
Teaching
Students participate in the construction of various items, like bird feeders, benches, and cabinets. The Health and Safety policy mandates the use of steel-capped boots within these workshops.
Other
Students get to build things such as bird feeders, benches and cabinets. Health and Safety policy requires that students have steel-capped boots in these workshops.
- STAR course
- Students can also explore other related courses such as:
- Bachelor of Construction (Level 7)
- Graduate Diploma in Construction (Level 7)
- New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Overview:
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a tertiary education provider in New Zealand, dedicated to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a wide range of subjects and qualifications.
Services Offered:
SIT offers a variety of services to students, including:
Campuses:
SIT has campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Christchurch (including the Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ), and online.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation is available at Invercargill and Queenstown campuses.Library:
The Invercargill campus has a library with resources for students.Bookshop:
The Invercargill campus has a bookshop for purchasing textbooks and other materials.Childcare Centre:
The Invercargill campus has a childcare centre for students with young children.Student Support:
SIT provides various student support services, including academic support, health and wellbeing resources, and employment services.Scholarships:
SIT offers scholarships to eligible students.Zero Fees Scheme:
SIT offers a Zero Fees Scheme for eligible New Zealand domestic students, allowing them to study without paying tuition fees.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Zero Fees Scheme:
SIT's Zero Fees Scheme allows eligible students to study without paying tuition fees.Wide Range of Programs:
SIT offers a wide range of programs across various fields, including creative industries, hospitality, business, trades, technology, education, and more.Multiple Campuses:
SIT has campuses in various locations throughout New Zealand, offering students flexibility in choosing their study environment.Distance Learning:
SIT offers online learning options through its SIT2LRN Distance Learning platform.Academic Programs:
SIT offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Creative Industries:
Art, Design & Photography, Audio Production, Film, Animation & Game Design, MAINZ, MusicHospitality, Hotel & Travel:
Hospitality, Travel, Tourism & Hotel ManagementBusiness, Commerce & Management:
Business & Commerce, Communications & PR, HR & Coaching, Marketing & Management, Project ManagementMASSAGE, NURSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, SPORT & EXERCISE:
Massage Therapy, Nursing, Social Services (including Mental Health), Sport & Exercise (including Postgraduate Health Sciences)Trades & Technology:
Architectural Technology, Automotive & Road Transport, Construction, Electrotechnology, Engineering, Health & Safety, JoineryEducation & Language:
Education, English Language, Māori Language & ArtsHair & Beauty:
Beauty Therapy & Makeup Artistry, HairdressingAgriculture, Environmental & Life Sciences:
Agriculture & Horticulture, Environmental Management, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care & EquineInformation Technology:
Computing & ITOther:
SIT is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Students:
- NCEA Level 2 with 40 credits at Level 2 or above, including 14 credits in English and 10 credits in Mathematics.
- Alternatively, a National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 2) or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with relevant work experience or other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Students:
- Completion of secondary school education to a standard equivalent to NCEA Level 2.
- English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) overall with no band score lower than 5.0.
- Applicants with relevant work experience or other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For international students, English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an internationally recognized test such as IELTS or TOEFL.
