Program Overview

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Certificate in Joinery with strand in Cabinetry

Overview

This programme offers specialisations in four areas: cabinetry, timber door and windows, timber stairs, and laminate fabrication. Depending on your employment circumstances and career aspirations, you can choose one strand, or all four strands if you wish to attain 'craftsman' certification. Your training (which is delivered by way of block courses and evening classes) will fill gaps in your experience that might otherwise have been gained in your workplace.

What will I study

This programme is designed for individuals who are working in the industry and is typically achieved in a workplace environment while completing an apprenticeship.

Pathway

Part-time 4 years.

Details

Academic Requirements

• 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
• OR New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) or equivalent

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Additional Requirements

• be employed in the joinery industry at the time of study. You must enter into a 3-way training agreement between the candidate, employer and Ara.

Alternative Requirements

Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

English Requirements

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
  • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
• If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
• What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
  • You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic

• 5.0 Listening
• 5.0 Reading
• 5.0 Writing
• 5.0 Speaking

Funding assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Core courses

• Joinery Fundamentals (CARP4210) - 17 credits
• Joinery Power Tools and Timber (CARP4211) - 17 credits
• Joinery Fixings and Adhesives (CARP4212) - 17 credits
• Fixed Machinery and Documentation (CARP4213) - 17 credits

Elective courses

• Sawing Machines (CARP4220) - 11 credits
• Dressing and Moulding Machines (CARP4221) - 11 credits
• Workshop Layouts and Restoration (CARP4222) - 10 credits
• Pricing and Work Scheduling (CARP4223) - 10 credits
• Joinery Panel and Timber Cabinetry (CARP4224) - 25 credits
• Specialty Cabinetry Machinery (CARP4225) - 10 credits
• Basic Laminate Tops (CARP4226) - 10 credits
• Curved Work, Pressers and Formers (CARP4235) - 15 credits
• Special Fitments (CARP4238) - 20 credits
• Spatial Planning for Kitchens (CARP4239) - 15 credits

Career opportunities

This programme is delivered by Ara to people employed in the industry in an Ara managed apprenticeship. Completion of this qualification gives you the skills to take on more responsibility within Joinery businesses. You could become a supervisor or foreman or even set up your own business.

Study pathways

This qualification enables you to progress into further study of other New Zealand Construction related trades at levels 4,5 & 6

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Technology
• Maths
• Woodwork
• Design

New Zealand Certificate in Joinery-CABI

PART-TIME - 3 Years

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

Information

Type | CertificateCode | NZ2343Credits | 205Level | 4Additional Equipment/Fees | Advised on enrolmentAvailable Part time | YesMay be eligible for Fees Free? | YesReference | NZ2343-CABI

COVID-19 vaccination information

Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme. You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation. The number of organisations at which your placement or workplace assignment can be completed may be impacted, depending on your vaccination status.

Additional Entry Requirements

In addition you need to:

• be employed in the joinery industry at the time of study. You must enter into a 3-way training agreement between the candidate, employer and Ara.

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 427 KB
• International Application Form PDF, 358 KB

Area of Interest

• Trades

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