Qualifications - Introduction
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN JOINERY - INTRODUCTION
This qualification is a pre-requisite to the National Certificate in Joinery Craftsperson, Cabinetry, Exterior Joinery, Stairs, and Component Machining.
This is a broad based, introductory qualification which recognizes the skills and knowledge required for entry into the joinery industry. Holders of the certificate are able to work safely and capably on a range of joinery tasks with some independence under the direction of a joiner.
The following unit standards form the qualification, and will be assessed at Polytechnic block courses or at a pre-trade joinery course.

The NZQA website has details of each unit standard.
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Std # Unit Standard Name
Credits
 
Requirements :
  Compulsory credits 48
  Elective credits 6
 
Total credits
 54
Compulsory - 48 credits :
2543 Carry out safe working practices in work places
4
2545 Demonstrate knowledge of work documents in core construction
6
2549 Measure and calculate
4
2550 Use hand tools
6
2552 Use and describe fixed machinery
6
2555 Use fixings and methods of attachment
4
2556 Select timber
6
2557 Use adhesives and sealants
3
6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations
2
6401 Provide first aid
1
6402 Provide resuscitation level 2
1
17138 Use portable power tools in joinery work
5
Elective - choose 6 credits :
56 Attend to customer enquiries face to face and on the telephone
2
62 Maintain personal presentation in the workplace
2
98 Reduce health & safety hazards in painting
5
1277 Communicate information in specified workplace
3
2544 Demonstrate knowledge of ordering, receiving
3
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