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Pacific Trades Training

Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Mālō e Lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni.

If you’re Pacific and aged between 16 and 40, Pacific Trades Training is an opportunity for you to gain valuable skills – for FREE – that will help you earn good money and create a great life for you and your family. You’ll also explore your cultural identity and be supported to join the next generation of Pacific trades leaders.

Once you complete your pacific trades training course, the next step is a three or four year apprenticeship where you’ll earn while you learn from your employer. Then, you can continue to work or do further training to develop the advanced skills required to become a future workplace leader.

Māori and Pacific Trades Training brochure

Programmes

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)

Gain all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying.

FULL-TIME - 23 Weeks
Starts: January
Sullivan Ave
Trades

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Get hands-on skills for a career in mechanical engineering.

FULL-TIME - 1 Year
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Trades

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry

Learn in-demand carpentry skills and gain experience on real construction projects

FULL-TIME - 1 Year
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Trades

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery

Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.

FULL-TIME - 30 Weeks
Starts: February
Sullivan Ave
Trades

Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing

Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry.

FULL-TIME - 49 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Sullivan Ave
Trades

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.

FULL-TIME - 1 Year (Part-time options available)
Starts: January
MULTIPLE
Trades

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Cons, Arch and ICT Pathway

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in construction, architecture or ICT

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Digital Technologies Architecture and Construction Management

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Engineering Pathway

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in engineering

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Engineering

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Health and Science Pathway

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level, health-related study

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Animal and Laboratory Science Health Promotion, Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Health

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Open Pathway

Gain the skills and entry requirements needed for Level 4 study at Ara

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Construction & ICT Pathway

Prepare for higher-level study in construction and ICT studies

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street
Digital Technologies Trades Architecture and Construction Management

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Engineering Pathway

Prepare to study a diploma in engineering

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street
Engineering

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Pre Health Pathway

Prepare for higher-level, health-related study

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Health Promotion, Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Health

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Open Pathway

Gain the academic skills required for a range of diplomas and degrees

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street

Support

A Pacific support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training. For more details contact:
engagement@ara.ac.nz