Course details

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Paint & Plaster)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

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

Grow your industry knowledge and skill – from workplace safety, communication and painting & plastering terminology, to understanding specifications and drawings to complete projects.

Develop the skills construction employers want by studying in our ‘on the job’ painting and plastering environment.

  • Project based learning demonstrations
  • Workshop practice supported by theory sessions
  • Practical painting & plaster projects
  • Group work
  • Plenty of feedback and direction, individual support and guidance from industry experienced tutors who know their stuff
  • Opportunities for workplace experience after hours and during semester breaks

Entry requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older and a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Oceania Career Academy is a Pacific-owned and led Private Training Establishment (PTE) for Trades and Health. It builds on the Trades at School (TAS) Programme offered in schools since 2009.

OCA is working to achieve more young Pacific people in higher paid employment. We deliver NZQA Levels 1-3 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.