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.

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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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LV. 2

Foundation Skills - Trades

16 weeksFree study

If 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.

LV. 3

Certificate in Carpentry Trade Skills

32 weeks

This 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.

LV. 3

Certificate in Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)

19 weeks

Tap into the building boom! In just 19 weeks you’ll gain the skills you need to become a painter, plasterer, apprentice or labourer in construction or allied trades.

LV. 3

Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship)

20 weeks

Secure your future in the construction sector by becoming a plumber, gasﬁtter or drainlayer with our pre- pre-apprenticeship programme.

LV. 3

Certificate in Electrical Engineering

35 weeksBlended

Land a job as Electricity Supply Electrical Apprentice or an Industrial Electrical Apprentice or pathway into further study and become a qualified electrician. The course is pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have electrical apprenticeship agreement.

LV. 2

Foundation Skills - Trades

16 weeksFree study

If 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.

LV. 3

Certificate in Carpentry Trade Skills

32 weeks

This 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.

LV. 3

Certificate in Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)

19 weeks

Tap into the building boom! In just 19 weeks you’ll gain the skills you need to become a painter, plasterer, apprentice or labourer in construction or allied trades.

LV. 3

Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship)

20 weeks

Secure your future in the construction sector by becoming a plumber, gasﬁtter or drainlayer with our pre- pre-apprenticeship programme.

LV. 3

Certificate in Electrical Engineering

35 weeksBlended

Land a job as Electricity Supply Electrical Apprentice or an Industrial Electrical Apprentice or pathway into further study and become a qualified electrician. The course is pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have electrical apprenticeship agreement.

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