Te Mahi a Rehe
Trades
Learn an in-demand trade and build a solid future on strong foundations.
Whether you’re a school leaver needing pre-trade training before starting an apprenticeship, or a seasoned tradesperson looking to upskill, or you’re seeking new skills and a fresh direction, we have full-time and part-time courses to suit.
Our trades programmes are delivered at our Trades campuses in Christchurch and Timaru.
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New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Gain the knowledge and skills to start an apprenticeship in the electrical industry.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry
Learn in-demand carpentry skills and gain experience on real construction projects
Trades Primer
Sample a range of trades and find your future career path.
Short courses & info sessions
EWRB Electrical Inspectors Registration
At the completion of this course you will have passed the EWRB practical assessments, and be ready to sit the EWRB Electrical Inspectors written exam.
Electrical Theory Revision
To enable students to revise and practice Electrical Theory for the registration examination for Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
EWRB Exam Revision Regulations
To enable students to revise Electrical Legislation Codes & Standards and practice examination techniques needed for the registration examination for Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
Cable Location Training
Learn how to locate and work safely around electrical cables.
EWRB Electrical Service Technician (2 Weeks)
Provided for Electrical Service Technician registration, this course includes theory, regulations and standards, and practical skill assessments.
Intermediate Welding - Arc, Mig and Flux-cored
Extend your welding skills for work or personal projects
Intermediate Welding - TIG
Extend your Tig welding skills for work or personal projects
EWRB Safety Training
Learn safe working practices for the workplace
Introduction to Welding and Thermal Cutting
Gain a foundation of basic welding skills
EWRB Electrical Appliance Serviceperson
This short course will ensure you have the knowledge and practical skills required of an electrical appliance serviceperson.
EWRB Electrical Service Technician (20 Weeks)
Provided for Electrical Service Technician registration, this course includes theory, regulations and standards plus practical skill assessments.
EWRB Electrical Practical Assessment
You will sit an assessment based on special practicals (Stage 3) which works towards the EWRB Registration.
EWRB Electrician Practical Assessment Stage 1, 2 and 3
This course is for candidates who require evidence of capability at Stages 1, 2 and 3, and who have been directed by EWRB for assessment of practical capability at all 3 Stages prior to seeking New Zealand EWRB registration as an Electrician.
EWRB Competence Programme for Electrical Workers
In this course you will learn about electrical safety.
EWRB Competence Programme for Electrical Workers - CPR
Refresh your knowledge in critical safety skills specific to the electrical industry.
Electrical Appliance Servicing
This short course will ensure you have the knowledge and practical skills required of an electrical appliance serviceperson.
Hobby Furniture Making
This course will equip you with the skills to make furniture within a workshop environment.
Weekend Panelbeating - Beginners
If you’re a car or motorcycle enthusiast and you want to gain skills that will enable you to perform your own bodywork repairs, this course is for you.
Weekend Panelbeating - Intermediate
This panel fabrication course is the second level of the DIY restorative panel beating programme.
Basic MIG Welding
Get a taste for a career with real spark!
Painting & Decorating for a Day
Discover tips and techniques for a colourful career
Plumber for a Day
Get hands-on with tools, pipes and plumbing techniques
Sparky for a Day – Introduction to the Electrical Industry
Experience a day in the life of an electrician
Mechanical Engineer for a Day
Experience a day in the life of a mechanical engineer.
Welder for a Day
Sample a day in the life of a welder
Builder for a Day
Get hands-on with tools and timber
About studying trades
We offer a broad range of trade training in the areas of carpentry, electrical, motor industry and engineering trades. Our training programmes are designed with flexible timeframes for completing your qualifications and most are offered as both full and part time options. Usually you will start out with a pre trade programme to get the core skills and knowledge ideal for starting work as a trainee or apprentice. You can then complete further training with us as well as in your workplace.
You can become work ready for a trade in under four months.
Our programmes also offer the opportunity for you to continue study at higher levels, or move into other related areas of study.
You can also study our trades short courses which include Welding, Heat Pump/ Split Systems, Electrical Service Technician, Electrical Service Technician A and Solar Hot Water Installations.
Perhaps the best trades training facility in the country, we have real-world learning environments including:
- Training building barns
- State-of-the-art equipment and machinery
- Custom built workshops and machine rooms
- Purpose-built Engineering Technology Centre
- South Island Plastics and Polymer Centre of Excellence
We also hosts TradeFIT, a simulated subdivision where trades students are trained in key infrastructure trades in a real world environment, alongside other trades trainees and experienced tutors. TradeFIT includes: residential and commercial building construction; civil works; electrical distribution; telecommunications installation; plumbing and gasfitting; brick and block laying; drainage and water reticulation, and steel structures.
Our trades programmes are at the forefront of training with qualifications that are nationally recognised and endorsed by more than 160 industry partners. Together we ensure you have access to the latest techniques, equipment and technologies. Our strong industry ties guarantee that our qualifications and work experience are relevant to current workforce needs and equip you to be work fit when you complete your programme.