He Toki Carpentry Trades Training

If you are Māori or Pasifika, are 16-40 years old, and want to learn and earn in a practical, hands-on environment consider our He Toki pathway. With He Toki, you will be supported to gain a New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) in Carpentry but with a difference. You’ll get a unique and empowering learning experience that has te reo, tikaka and mentorship at the heart of everything.

Domestic

Duration
1 Year Full-time
Level
3
Credits
120
Fees
Free*
*Due to He Toki funding (limited places available) - see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February

International

Duration
1 Year Full-time
Level
3
Fees
0
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee

What You Study

Courses

Workplace Safety Fundamentals (15 credits)
  • Explain legislation relevant to specific tasks in the construction trades industry. 
  • Apply safe working practices when completing tasks in a construction trades environment. 
  • Maintain a safe work environment for the duration of construction trades tasks. 
Core Construction and Communication Skills (15 credits)
  • Interpret basic drawings and specifications to complete simple tasks for construction trades. 
  • Perform calculations to solve simple problems relevant to a construction trades environment. 
  • Demonstrate effective communication, with colleagues and customers, appropriate for the construction trades environment. 
Preliminary Works for Construction (15 credits)
  • Prepare a building site under supervision to meet plans and specifications for a construction project. 
  • Identify sub-contractors' roles in construction projects.
Support Structures for Building Work (15 credits)
  • Identify the fundamentals of support structures and floor systems for building work. 
  • Construct basic support structures and floor systems under supervision in line with plans and specifications for a building project. 
Wall Structures for Building Work (15 credits)
  • Fabricate and erect framed wall structures in line with plans and specifications for a building project. 
  • Employ safe working practices when handling construction materials on building sites. 
Roof Structures for Building Work (15 credits)
  • Erect framed roofing structures in line with plans and specifications for a building project. 
  • Maintain a safe work environment for roofing work on a building project. 
Exterior Envelope (15 credits)
  • Install a range of external cladding and accessories in line with plans and specifications for exterior envelope projects.
  • Describe the preparation and installation of roofing material for exterior envelope projects. 
Interior Linings and Finishings (15 credits)
  • Install interior linings and trim in line with plans and specifications for a building project. 
  • Install a range of building hardware and door furniture using manufacturers specifications and best practice in a building project.

Workload

Your workload

On-site class timetable hours are Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm.

At times, you may need to complete up to three hours of study on a Friday.

Classes are held in L Block, 100 Anzac Avenue.

2025 calendar (programme start and end dates) > 

Entry

Entry requirements 

  • Open entry. 
  • Special and discretionary admission options are available.
English Language requirements

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Please note: We have a limited number of spaces funded by He Toki. If you apply and we have allocated all the funding, we will need to get in touch with you about the option to use Fees Free Funding (if you are eligible). 

You will need some equipment to be able to study this programme. It can be bought with your course-related costs through Studylink or help is also available through WINZ, if you are eligible for support. 

Fees

Programme fees

Free!

Due to He Toki funding. 

Please note: We have a limited number of places on this programme that get the He Toki funding. If you apply after all of this funding has been allocated, we'll reach out and chat to you about your options

 

Additional costs

Equipment can be bought with your course-related costs through StudyLink and assistance is also available through WINZ. 

2025 programme equipment list >

Application

Need more info?

If you want more info or just want a chat, please use the contact details below:

Visit hetoki.co.nz
Phone 0800 438 654 
Email hetoki@op.ac.nz

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/he-toki-carpentry-trades-training