National Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4)

This is a standalone qualification for people who work in the painting and decorating sector. Candidates can enter this qualification with no experience in the painting and decorating sector but upon completion of the qualification will be considered to be a competent painter and/or decorator depending upon the standards chosen in the elective section.

The compulsory section of the qualification covers the knowledge and skills related to working sustainably, planning and organising work, conducting workplace communication, carrying out measurements and calculations, working at heights, reading and interpreting plans, paint and its application, colour theory, handling painting and decorating materials, applying decorative paint finishes, applying paint by brush and roller, applying stains and clear timber finishes, preparing surfaces for painting, using painting and decorating tools and equipment, removing and replacing door and window components, erecting scaffolds, applying fireproofing to structural steel and equipment supports, applying lead paint and managing contaminated materials, applying paint by spray, and wallpaper and its application.

The elective section of the qualification enables candidates to select standards from the Core Construction and Painting and Decorating domains that fit with their job roles.

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.