Throughout the month of September, Buffalo City TVET College will be taking you through ONE programme at a time, giving you an opportunity to learn more about what each programme offers, the skills you will gain, and the career opportunities available.

Follow the series and discover the programme that could shape your future.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐐𝐅 𝐋𝟒

Minimum admission requirements

Grade 10, 11, failed grade 12 or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3

Duration:

3 years

Purpose

This qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a carpenter.

Carpenters construct, erect, strip, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, panelling, timber and steel formwork and access materials.

A qualified learner will be able to:

1. Determine materials, dimensions required and setting out and preparing a work area on a construction site.

2. Construct, erect, install and maintain structures on work area and building sites.

3. Fit, assemble and alter internal and external fixtures of buildings such as walls, doors, window frames, fascia boards and panelling