Pathway to a Building Career

NZ Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1 & 2)
25 WeeksFree Study Options

If you're looking to get started with basic skills in building, construction, and related trades, this course is perfect for you.  

You'll gain essential knowledge and hands-on skills that can help you with various trades jobs and contribute to your NCEA credits. Learn-by-doing in this hands-on course, with the help of our industry-experienced tutors at our real-life trades campus. Gain practical skills in our workshops and start your career with the help of our friendly team.  

This course is not designed to make you a trades professional right away, but it sets a solid foundation to grow from. With this course, you can go on to study Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Engineering and more!  

Ready to Build Your Future? Pathway to a Building Career is the perfect first step towards a hands-on, practical career!

*This course is subject to NZQA approval.

  • You will learn:

  • The application of safe working practices and how to maintain personal safety on a construction site.

  • How to identify and use common building and construction materials to plan and complete projects.

  • To interpret and use project documentation to plan and complete projects. 

  • Communication skills in a team environment and how to comply with instructions.

  • How to perform accurate measurements and calculations to complete projects. 

  • The maintenance of power tools and machinery and how to operate them safely.

  • The different roles of trades involved in a construction project. 

Course start dates

Trades South

807 Great South Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060

Feb 3, 2025
May 26, 2025
Aug 25, 2025