Trades Apprenticeships
Many trades programmes at Ara include an apprenticeship.
An apprenticeship involves being employed full time and learning your trade both on the job from your employer, and by attending regular classes at Ara. Apprenticeships are a great way to enter the workforce and earn an income while you work towards a qualification.
Programmes
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Maintenance Engineering
Gain the technical and problem solving skills needed to work in mechanical engineering environments.
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Toolmaking
Gain the technical and problem solving skills needed to work in mechanical engineering environments.
Certificate in Plumbing
Gain the professional skills and knowledge needed to apply for industry certification as a plumber.
Certificate in Carpentry
Develop your carpentry skills plus the qualities of organisation and motivation needed to thrive in a construction environment.
Certificate in Joinery with strand in Cabinetry
Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.
Certificate in Joinery
Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.
Certificate in Joinery with strand in Timber Door and Window
Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.
Certificate in Joinery with strand in Stairs
Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.
Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Heavy Fabrication
Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.
Certificate in Engineering Fabrication -Light Fabrication
Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.
Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Steel Construction
Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.
Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry.