Certificate in Pre-Trade Painting (Level 2)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Graduates will be able to apply knowledge and skills in: health and safety in paining, decorating and coating; first aid; trade calculations, workplace communications, teamwork and planning; timber and metal scaffolding up to five metres; selecting, using and maintaining paint rollers and brushes; preparing building services for painting and applying surface coatings Graduates will have the foundation of industry knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to gain employment as trainee painters or apprentices in the painting and decorating trade. The Certificate in Pre-Trade Painting (Level 2) is a first step in a training pathway. Modules from this programme can be credited towards the National Certificate in Painting (Level 3 or 4).
Entry requirements
Open entry. Selection criteria will include: Must demonstrate reasonable likelihood of success and be physically able to carry out the physical components of the programme. Internationals IELTS Score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in the written band.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.