MOVE AHEAD IN TRADES
Browse our pre-apprenticeship trade courses taught by friendly, tradie tutors in our purpose-built campuses. Choose from Construction, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing & Gasfitting or Painting & Plastering.
Trades are always in high demand, but there has never been a better time to move into this booming industry.
By studying one of our trades courses, you’ll gain essential skills and form basic knowledge that can help you eventually move ahead into a career.
Why Choose NZMA Trades?
You may be eligible for FREE* study.
We provide all the tools you need when you sign up
Put your new skills into practice on real projects
Enjoy smaller classes with friendly, helpful tradie tutors
Build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment
Not sure which way to go? No worries, we can help you find the course that best suits you.
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To find out more about how you move ahead with trades, simply fill out this form and we will send you more details.
What our trades students are saying
"I love the people and the tutors. For me, it’s like an escape from what I was going through. Going from job-to-job. It’s taken me away from that, onto to something better. And just learning new things every day."
“I learnt so much! Everything I am now is because of everything I’ve learnt at NZMA. I’m just really happy I stuck with it, as I’m employed now.”
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Foundation Skills - Trades
16 weeksFree studyIf you're interested in a trade but not sure it's right for you, this course will give you the chance to try it out.
If you are 16 – 24 years old and want to be part of the building boom, this FREE course is the perfect starting point. At NZMA you won’t be stuck in a classroom all day – you’ll be learning loads of hands-on skills working on practical projects.
Certificate in Carpentry Trade Skills
32 weeksFree study option*Open to international studentsThis programme sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects, building a prefabricated timber sleepout and even a two bedroom home.
Certificate in Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)
19 weeksFree study option*Open to international studentsCertificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship)
20 weeksOpen to international studentsFree study optionsSecure your future in the construction sector by becoming a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer with our pre- pre-apprenticeship programme.
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