MOVE AHEAD IN TRADES

Move ahead with one of our pre-apprenticeship trade courses taught by friendly, tradie tutors. Choose from Construction, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing & Gasfitting or Painting & Plastering.

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Why Choose NZMA?

  • All Trades courses are FREE in 2021, thanks to TTAF*

  • Get 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

*TTAF is Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund, the Government’s free Trades training scheme.

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 options

If you are 16 – 19 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 (Level 3)

32 weeksFree Study Options

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 Construction Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)

19 weeksFree Study Options

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 weeksFree Study Options

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 Theory

32 weeksFree Study Options

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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LV. 2

Foundation Skills - Trades

16 weeksFree study options

If you are 16 – 19 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 (Level 3)

32 weeksFree Study Options

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 Construction Trade Skills (Paint and Plaster strand)

19 weeksFree Study Options

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 weeksFree Study Options

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 Theory

32 weeksFree Study Options

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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