Kaipara College Kaipara College

L3 Carpentry

3CAR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Moran.

Prior Learning & Prerequisites

If you have not taken Carpentry previously you will need to discuss Discretionary Entry with Mr Moran and the HoF Technology.

NCEA Level 3 Carpentry (3CAR) 

The Level 3 Carpentry course provides foundational skills for a possible career in carpentry or the other allied trades. Students are taught construction skills, health & safety, and the use of tools and machinery. This vocational program equips learners for entry-level apprenticeships by offering hands-on experience, building literacy and numeracy skills, and covering essential industry knowledge. Students undertake a large construction project which is developed in stages as the year progresses. Learning and progress is recorded in written theory tasks and photographs. The final outcome is a complex and highly finished product, students gain many new skills and much confidence. 


Learning Areas:

2026 NCEA Level 3 Courses, Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures 


			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There will be a cost associated with taking projects home. This will be determined on a project-by-project basis.

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Choosing a course does not guarantee entry. Placement may depend on prior achievement and the discretion of the Kaitiaki/Dean and/or Head of Faculty. Courses may be withdrawn if numbers are low to ensure effective staffing. In these cases, students will be consulted about alternative options during course confirmation, though timetable clashes may occur.