UCOL Carpentry students have primary focus

30 May 2011

UCOL Carpentry students have primary focus

Ten UCOL Wairarapa National Certificate in Carpentry students have gone back to primary school, but it’s for a very practical reason.

The students are rebuilding Dalefield Primary School’s adventure playground as part of the practical component of their one year, Level 4 carpentry programme.
Carpentry tutor Peter Van der Veen says the project is a fantastic way for students to gain a variety of basic carpentry skills in a single work area. “The students learn about treated timber, they get to practice their measuring skills and use hand tools and power tools.”

The National Certificate requires students to complete 300 hours of practical experience. Pete says the time spent working on a community project like the Dalefield School’s playground is credited to each student’s hours.

“We are always looking for these kinds of small projects,” says Peter. “The clients provide the materials and we supply the labour at no cost. The students are not only helping their community but they are getting real hands on experience while training for the trade.”

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