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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.
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.
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Get hands-on skills for a career in mechanical engineering.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry
Learn in-demand carpentry skills and gain experience on real construction projects
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery
Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.
Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
Become competent and confident cooking complex dishes in fast-paced commercial kitchen environments.
Support
A Pacific support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training. For more details contact:
engagement@ara.ac.nz