Carpentry 2011 promises to be a top year for students enrolled on Unitec's Maori and Pacific Island Carpentry Scholarship course. The 32 week course introduces students to the philosophy of 'Real World Learning', by participating in the construction of a Cedar Weather board dwelling, each stage of construction is analysed and assessed by

the students to gain the required pass grade.

The course objective is to introduce Maori and Pacific Island students into the building and construction industry. Upon completion of year 1 students will gain a Certificate in Applied Technology in Carpentry. Successful completion of further studies in years 2,3 and 4 students will be award with the National Certificate in building, an equivalent qualification to the now replaced Advanced Trade Certificate in Carpentry.