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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.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Toolmaking

Gain the technical and problem solving skills needed to work in mechanical engineering environments.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Plumbing

Gain the professional skills and knowledge needed to apply for industry certification as a plumber.

3 Years
Trades

Certificate in Carpentry

Develop your carpentry skills plus the qualities of organisation and motivation needed to thrive in a construction environment.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Joinery with strand in Cabinetry

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

3 Years
Trades

Certificate in Joinery

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Joinery with strand in Timber Door and Window

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

3 Years
Trades

Certificate in Joinery with strand in Stairs

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

3 Years
Trades

Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Heavy Fabrication

Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Engineering Fabrication -Light Fabrication

Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.

4 Years
Trades

Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Steel Construction

Increase your skills in engineering fabrication.

4 Years
Trades

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

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

1 Year
Starts: May
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.

49 Weeks
Starts: July
Sullivan Ave
Trades