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Introduction to Carpentry Theory Course
Carpentry Extension Theory course
Practical courses in: Whangarei North Shore (Auckland) Manukau (Auckland)
Hamilton Napier Palmerston North New Plymouth
Lower Hutt (Wellington)
To request more information or register students on any of the courses on this page phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Trade Skills Courses for Senior Secondary School Students
G&H Training offer a range of practical and theory courses, both with unit standards and as taster courses without a unit standard.
Click on the branch closest to your region to see what practical courses are available in your area,
or click
Intro to Carpentry - click to hide
- Who is this course for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or
STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits.
- What do you get with this course?
- Your school can choose to receive resources on a flash drive for you to print off as you need, or ready printed.
- We will supply lesson plans, study notes, worksheets and assessments. When your students have sat their assessments, send them to us. We will mark and moderate the assessments, and send you a record of learning. Your school can then register the credits under our accreditation.
- Receive support from our Modern Apprenticeship Coordinator in your area.
Intro to Carpentry - click to hide
- What will your learners get?
- Useful level 3 credits towards a carpentry apprenticeship.
- Priority entry onto G&H Training's Practical Construction Skills or Pre-employment Carpentry courses.
- Unit Standards:
- 12997: Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices on a
construction site.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- 12998: Demonstrate knowledge of carpentry hand tools.
- Level 3 Credit4
- 13002: Demonstrate knowledge of timber used in construction.
- Level 3 Credits 2.
- Total Credits: 9 at level 3
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For more information on this course phone 0800 876 4664 or click here to send a message.
Carpentry Extension - click to hide
- Who is this course for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or
STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits.
- What do you get with this course?
- Your school can choose to receive resources on a flash drive for you to print off as you need, or ready printed.
- We will supply lesson plans, study notes, worksheets and assessments. When your students have sat their assessments, send them to us. We will mark and moderate the assessments, and send you a record of learning. Your school can then register the credits under our accreditation.
- Receive support from our Modern Apprenticeship Coordinator in your area.
Carpentry Extension - click to hide
- What will your learners get?
- Useful level 3 credits towards a carpentry apprenticeship.
- Priority entry onto G&H Trainingss Practical Construction Skills or Pre-employment Carpentry courses.
- Unit Standards:
- 24378: Perform building calculations.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- 21211: Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of and
methods used in weatherproofing buildings.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- 13032: Demonstrate knowledge of non-mechanical and
mechanical equipment used on construction sites.
- Level 3 Credits 1.
- Total Credits: 9 at level 3
Carpentry extension - click to hide
For more information on this course phone 0800 876 4664 or click here to send a message.
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For more information,
or to request a Trade Skills theory course for your school,
or to register students on a practical course:
Call Janessa at head office on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Whangarei
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students' credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
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Manukau
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
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North Shore - Auckland
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Hamilton
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Napier
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Palmerston North
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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New Plymouth
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Wellington (Lower Hutt)
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning.
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 12999: Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 3
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 1 - click to hide
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- Ideal for students interested in a career in the wider construction industry
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 3 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days.
- They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop to back up their theory learning (a different project to the one completed on Carpentry 1).
- We will send your school study materials and worksheets for students to study prior to attending the course. Time is allowed on course for sitting the assessment. We will mark and moderate the assessment and send your school a record of learning. You register the students credits with NZQA using our accreditation.
- Unit Standard:
- 13000: Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on
construction sites.
- Level 3 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Carpentry 2 - click to hide
Automotive 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete practical projects in our fully equipped workshop which introduce them to the basic principles of working in an automotive workshop,
ine repair and maintenance, and collision repairs.
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful 2 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete practical mechanical repair and maitenance tasks associated with meeting the requirements of the unit standards, in our fully equipped workshop.
- Unit Standard
- 21691: Disassemble and reassemble a single cylinder or multi-cylinder four
stroke engine under supervision.
- Level 1 Credit 2
- 21859: Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an
automotive application.
- Level 2 Credit 2
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Automotive 3 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete practical tasks associated with general collision repairs in our fully equipped workshop.
- Unit Standard
- 229: Indentify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle
systems and main components.
- Level 2 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Engineering 1 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider engineering / automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 2 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete practical tasks, in our fully equipped workshop, to meet the requirements of the units and learn about engineering equipment.
- Unit Standards
- 21669 & 21859: Demonstrate knowledge and use hand tools and
workshop equipment for motor industry applications.
- Level 2 Credit 4
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
Engineering 1 - click to hide
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- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider engineering / automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 2 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete practical tasks, in our fully equipped workshop, associated with general engineering tasks.
- Unit Standards
- 21670 & 21671: Demonstrate knowledge of, and carry out general
engineering tasks in the motor industry.
- Level 2 Credit 8
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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Engineering 3 - click to hide
- Who is this for?
- This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in the wider engineering / automotive industry,
or STAR or Gateway students who need useful level 2 credits or knowledge and experience prior to work experience
- How does it work?
- Students attend your local G&H Training Branch for four (4) full days. They complete theory and practical tasks associated with welding in our fully equipped workshop.
- Unit Standards
- 21683 & 21682: Welding theory units.
- Level 2 Credit 4
- 21684 & 21685: Practical Welding units.
- Level 2 Credit 6
- For more information including dates and costs
- Phone Janessa on 0800 876 4664 or click here to send her a message.
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