Carpenter
- NQF Level 4
Train as a carpenter: make, install and repair timber work such as roofs, doors, frames and formwork on building sites.
Applications open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59 · to start in January 2027
Applications close on
12 November 2026 at 23:59
Apply now to start studying in January 2027.
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At a glance
- Level
- NQF Level 4
- You receive
- Occupational Certificate
- On completion
- Duration
- 3 years
- Full-time
- Tuition
- R 12 965.00
- per year (2027)
What is Carpenter?
Carpenters do the timber work on buildings, from roof trusses to doors and window frames. This programme teaches you to work from plans with hand and power tools.
What you'll learn
- Reading building plans and measuring
- Hand and power tools
- Roof trusses and roof structures
- Fitting doors, windows and frames
- Formwork and shuttering for concrete
- Health and safety on a construction site
The programme is made up of knowledge (theory), practical skills and workplace experience modules, and leads to a trade test. Passing the trade test qualifies you as an artisan.
Where can this take me?
- Qualified carpenter (artisan)
- Carpenter on building and construction sites
- Roofing carpenter
- Shopfitter
- Your own carpentry business
What qualification do I receive?
Occupational Certificate
When you complete Carpenter, you receive an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 4.
- NQF Level 4
- Certificate
- SAQA ID 94022
Accredited by
What do I need to apply?
You can apply from Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, or any of the other options below.
Minimum requirement: any ONE of the following, or a higher qualification.
- 1Option 1: Grade 12 with applicable Technical Subject or Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
- 2Option 2: NC(V) Level 4 inCivil Engineering and Building Construction
- 3Option 3: N4 with subjects relevant to qualification
- 4Option 4: Any other qualification at NQF Level 4 with subjects relevant to qualification
Where can I study this?
How long does it take?
Full-time
3 years
When you study full-time.
Part-time
Not available
This programme is not offered part-time.
How much does it cost?
Tuition fee
R 12 965.00
Per year, for 2027.
Can I get financial aid?
No financial aid for this programme
Financial aid is not available for this programme. You (or a sponsor or employer) pay the tuition fee.
Your next steps
- 1
Check the entry requirements
Make sure you have one of the qualifications listed above.
- 2
Apply before the closing date
Applications to start studying in January 2027 are open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Use the Apply now button.
