Certificate in Trade Skills with strand in Paint and Plaster (Level 3)

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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strand Allied Trades
19 weeksFree study option*Open to international students

In just 19 weeks you’ll gain the skills you need to become an apprentice or labourer in construction or allied trades.

If you already have a bit of experience in the construction industry, or have a Level 1 or 2 pre-trade qualification, this programme is your perfect next step.

It’s fun, practical and workshop-based and is a great stepping stone to a career as a plasterer or painter.

This course is also part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*

* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team for more information.


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  • You will learn:

  • Workplace safety frameworks and practices.

  • Skills for construction trades.

  • Painting and plastering: compliance, terminology and roles.

  • Allied trade (painting and plastering) project.

  • Applying coatings and finishes to a Level 4 (industry standards) finish.

  • FREE for 16-24 year olds!*



Course start dates

Trades South

807 Great South Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060

Feb 3, 2025
Jul 14, 2025

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