The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) supports learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees. The TTAF covers fees until 31 December 2022.
Note: Fees may apply for training continuing after 1 January 2023 on this programme.
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If you’re interested in painting and decorating, you can gain the skills and knowledge at NorthTec to gain employment in the industry. We will teach you all you need to know to get a start in the industry or develop your skills to an advanced level, so you can provide professional and competent service on large or small projects.
This qualification provides the trades sector with work-ready people able to enter the construction trades as a labourer or an apprentice.
What you will learn
Students will be able to:
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Apply generic construction industry terminology and display job role and inter-relationship knowledge while carrying out allied trades tasks
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Identify and correctly use hand tools and materials to complete familiar tasks in the allied trades
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Carry out assigned project work for allied trades.
Courses in this programme
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Level |
Credits |
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BULD3062 - Allied Trades Project
Aim: In this course students will work on construction projects that require the manufacture and assembly of construction trade items, selection of appropriate materials and coatings and finishes and recognition of compliance requirements.
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3 |
20 |
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BULD3060 - Skills for Construction Trades
Aim: In this course students will identify, read, and use specifications and drawings and calculation skills that underpin effective practice in the construction industry.
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3 |
10 |
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BULD3061 - Terminology and Job Role Knowledge
Aim: In this course students will learn and use generic construction industry terminology and display job role knowledge to complete familiar tasks in the allied trades.
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3 |
10 |
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BULD3059 - Workplace Safety Frameworks and Practices
Aim: To introduce students to the legislative frameworks and requirements for workplace safety in the construction industry and requires students to select and consistently apply safe working practices and effective communication skills as they undertake project based work
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3 |
20 |
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific-outcomes.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (with strand in Allied Trades) (Level 3)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.