New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Painting and Decorating
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
This pre-trade certificate gives you the foundation skills to start work in painting and decorating.
You'll learn how the job works, how to stay safe on site, and how to use the tools and materials of the trade. Most of your learning happens through practical project work.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to work as a labourer or step into a Level 4 apprenticeship.
You'll learn how to:
- Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating
- Apply interior plastering finishes
- Use brushes, rollers and spray equipment correctly
- Select the right products and materials for different jobs
- Read plans and job specifications
- Measure areas and calculate materials needed
- Use and maintain trade tools and equipment
- Estimate basic job costs and understand GST
- Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors and team members
- Complete work to industry quality standards
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Academic requirements
Open entry, if Unitec is confident that you can meet the programme’s requirements.
You must be 16 years or over at the start of the course.
Other options
If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission.
For more information on this programme, please visit unitec.ac.nz
International students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
Not sure yet? Talk to us about whether painting and decorating is the right fit.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.