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Trades West
Start your trade journey at NZMA Trades West.
Our new purpose-built Trades campus is now open at Parrs Park in Oratia. In partnership with Hoani Waititi Marae Trust, we offer trades training to people living in the marae community and the wider West Auckland area.
Whether you’re looking to start training as a builder, plumber & gasfitter or an electrician, NZMA Trades West is the place to be. It’s full of friendly faces and welcoming tutors and we’ll help you get work ready through practical, hands-on learning.
Drop in to our friendly campus and see how we can help you move ahead in 2025.
Contact us
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Our Trades West Campus is located on West Coast Road in Oratia, Glen Eden, near the Parrs Park entrance to Hoani Waititi Marae.
At NZMA Trades West we offer:
Courses we offer:
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 and building a prefabricated timber sleepout!
Certificate 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.