Open the door to your career
Use your precision and eye for detail to kick start your career in joinery. Own your own business or work for an established timber joinery manufacturer, constructing architectural or reproduction joinery; your career options are limitless as a qualified joiner.
Become a trade expert one step at a time
From fitting window frames, doors and core structures on building sites to more traditional methods of cabinetry, you career in joinery can take many different paths.
Career options for joiners include:
- construction site tradesperson
- window installation tradesperson
- business owner – carpentry and joinery
Qualified professionals teaching you the trade
Learning in our modern trade-specific facilities, our experienced and qualified teachers at NMIT focus on your skills and guide you through your apprenticeship from start to finish. You will learn all of the basic skills required for your trade and work through traditional and modern techniques of joinery.
Our teachers are committed to ensuring you receive the best industry training for you to excel in your joinery career.
Ask us about pathways to further TAFE training or Higher Education from this qualification.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: CPC31911
- CRICOS Code:
Campus: Heidelberg
Duration
Part-time:
3 years
24 x 1 week blocks over three years
Further Study and Careers
Career Opportunities
After achieving competence in all the prescribed units, and completing all on-the-job training requirements, the Apprentice is deemed to be a qualified Joiner and will be able to work in a variety of residential and commercial applications.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be employed and formally registered as an Apprentice with an Apprenticeship Centre (AC). NMIT receives notification directly from the AC of the request to commence training. To find the AC closest to you, visit: http://australianapprenticeships.gov.au/search/aacsearch.asp
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment for this course is competency based. Competence is assessed using a variety of methods including observation, demonstration, written and oral questioning and projects.
Materials
Participants of this course are required to purchase specific texts and materials. Contact the department for more information on 9269 8610.
Fees
Local Fees:
Want all the information on fees and charges? Click here to find out more, or contact NMIT on 03 9269 8400.
How to Apply:
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part-time.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government funded place?
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, as indicated in the National Training Package. Actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact the department for the latest student contact hours information.
