Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Paint & Plaster)

Get on the ladder to a painting and plastering apprenticeship with this practical level 3 certificate.

Build your skills in painting and plastering, including workplace safety, communication, and painting & plastering terms, as well as practical experience in our ‘on the job’ learning environment.

In this Paint & Plaster Level 3 course you’ll learn painting and plastering terms and concepts, helping you prepare for and complete projects with confidence. You’ll also learn how to identify and use the right tools and materials for different tasks and apply them in real projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have hands-on experience working on painting and plastering projects, giving you the practical skills needed to start your career in the trade.

Alongside these skills, you’ll learn how to work safely in a trade environment by following health and safety rules, identifying hazards, and using the right protective gear. You’ll also develop communication skills to work effectively with others on-site, ensuring tasks are completed smoothly. Understanding specifications and drawings will help you follow project plans correctly, and you’ll gain confidence in making calculations needed to measure and estimate materials.

Oceania Career Academy is a Pacific-owned and led Private Training Establishment (PTE) for Trades and Health & Wellbeing. 

OCA is working to achieve more young Pacific people in higher paid employment. We deliver NZQA Levels 1-4 vocational training for youths (predominantly Pacific) with a student-focused, career-focused and industry-driven programme.

We are NZQA accredited and use education as a vehicle to develop youth through employment skills training, bridging students from secondary school into skilled industry employment and higher education.

We have a proven track record acting as a connector between students and families, from schools and tertiary institutions through to employers providing skilled, well paid work.