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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
Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Theory) Level 3
Gain the knowledge and skills required to start an apprenticeship in the electrical industry.
Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
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 Allied Trades Strand (Painting and Decorating)
Gain the fundamental skills to start a career in Painting & Decorating.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry
Gain in-demand carpentry skills and apply your learning in the real world with regular work experience on actual construction projects.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery
Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.
Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies or Construction pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in construction.
Study and Career Preparation - Health Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study for health pathways
Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Pre-Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in engineering
Study and Career Preparation - Support Work and Social Work Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills and entry required for higher level study in support work and then social work
Study and Career Preparation - Animal Science/Veterinary Nursing Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in animal science.
Study and Career Preparation - Sports, Nutrition and Health Promotion Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in sport science, nutrition or health promotion.
Study and Career Preparation - TOA Sports Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher level study in Te reo or Sports coaching.
Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive repair and refinishing industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.
Study and Career Preparation - Pre-Health Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher level study in health and science.
Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Diploma Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher level study in engineering.
Study and Career Preparation - Business and ICT Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher-level studies in business or IT.
Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies and Construction Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher-level study in construction and architectural studies.
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:
Maori.Pacific@ara.ac.nz