He toki ngao tū
Mark your growth
This hands-on programme is all about doing. You’ll work on real projects from the ground up—planning, measuring, choosing materials, and bringing your ideas to life with the right tools and techniques.
This programme goes beyond theory. Develop the confidence to:
Use professional tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively
Solve problems and make smart decisions on site
Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and keeping projects on track
Understand how different trades connect so you can deliver quality results
Graduate with practical skills that employers look for and a qualification that proves you’re ready to get the job done.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
What you’ll gain from this programme
You’ll be able to:
Work safely and contribute to a positive health and safety culture in a building and construction environment
Select and use materials, tools, equipment, and machinery for construction projects
Plan, manage, and monitor project stages
Apply mathematical processes to solve project challenges
Work effectively with others involved in construction projects
Complete and evaluate building and construction projects
Demonstrate industry ready skills and work habits
Undertake practical projects with limited supervision
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
You will get to:
Complete practical building and construction projects
Work with a wide range of materials, tools, and machinery
Develop project planning and monitoring skills
Apply measurements, calculations, and problem solving techniques
Practise industry health and safety requirements
Evaluate completed projects and identify opportunities for improvement
Build teamwork and communication skills in project environments
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
Keep studying
Continue your learning through apprenticeship pathways, industry training, or further construction and trades related qualifications.
At work
This programme may support careers in:
Construction and building industries
Trades assistant roles
Pre-apprenticeship pathways
Manufacturing and fabrication environments
Allied trades industries
Community involvement
Support your community, whānau, hapū, or iwi with:
Practical construction and maintenance skills
Safe workplace practices
Project planning and coordination
Teamwork and communication skills
Problem solving and decision making
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 3 (Introductory)
- 40 Credits
- 12 Weeks
- Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 3)
- NZQA Accredited
- Fees apply
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
You can enrol if you:
Are 16 years or older
Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident
Currently reside in New Zealand
Hold the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) or have equivalent skills and knowledge
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
40 credits
12 weeks long
Classroom-based with workshops
Fees and scholarships
This programme has no fees in 2026.
The 2027 fee for this programme is:
$1,035 GST inclusive
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?
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