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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 3
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (42 weeks); part-time option available
- Indicative fees
- NZ$7,648/yr
- Location
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, Taumarunui, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, Kapiti
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 1 OR equivalent academic achievement.
English requirements
IELTS 5 (no band below 5)
“If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.0 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL).”
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