New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades) (Level 3)

Construction

A course by

Otago Polytechnic

This hands-on Level 3 certificate programme equips students with skills and practical experience to become qualified Painter and Decorators within the construction allied trades sector, delivered on campus in Dunedin over 17 weeks full-time.

NZ$3,923

inc GST

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Dunedin, Dunedin

It will take a total of 17 weeks

This course requires 32 hours per week

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Qualified Painting and Decorating Skills

Gain practical painting and decorating skills including surface preparation, spray coating, wallpapering, and scaffolding.

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Workplace Safety Knowledge

Understand and apply workplace safety fundamentals relevant to construction trades, including hazard identification and legislation.

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Communication and Teamwork

Develop core communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team in construction settings.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades) Level 3 is a practical programme designed to provide students with the skills and experience needed to become qualified Painter and Decorators. The course includes practical sessions in surface preparation, painting, spray coating, wallpapering, scaffolding, and water-blasting. Students also gain knowledge of workplace safety fundamentals, communication, and teamwork skills. Final projects and collaborative allied trades projects provide real-world experience working with others in the construction industry. Successful completion prepares learners for further study towards Level 4 Painting and Decorating apprenticeships and Master Painter status.

Course Content

  • Workplace Safety Fundamentals: covering NZ Building Code, safety legislation, hazard management, tools and equipment care, safety data sheets.
  • Core Construction and Communication Skills: project specifications, plan drawings, calculations, teamwork, trade experience documentation, cultural safety.
  • Allied Trades Tools, Materials and Terminology: safe use and maintenance of hand tools, job roles, interpreting project requirements, selecting tools and materials.
  • Allied Trades Projects: collaborative projects involving teamwork, tool use, communication, compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

What you need to know first

Open entry

English language proficiency: NZ University Entrance or IELTS 5.0 overall with no band less than 5.0, or acceptable alternative evidence

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Construction

  • Building and Trades

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Painter and Decorator

  • Construction Trade Assistant

  • Apprentice in Painting and Decorating