Program Overview

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) Allied Trades- Painting and Decorating

Programme Overview

Get skills to be able to professionally prepare surfaces and paint interior and exterior materials. This programme allows students to practice on real projects, developing skills in painting and decorating. Students will also learn safe worksite skills in preparation for working in the painting industry.

Programme Details

Level

3

Start Dates

• 23/02/2026 (Petone)
• 06/07/2026 (Petone)

Duration

18 weeks

Domestic Fees

TBA

Programme Handbook

Available upon request

What You Will Learn

• Learn to professionally prepare surfaces and paint interiors and exteriors
• Develop your decorating skills by learning wallpapering and spray painting
• Gain safe worksite skills so you’re ready to work in industry
• Get the opportunity to practice your skills in the workshop and on real projects

Programme Outcomes

• Gain painting and decorating employment skills
• Learn the safe use of painting and decorating materials
• Interpret work drawings, specifications and measure quantities
• Prepare surfaces using plastering techniques and apply paint by brush and roller to manufacturers’ specifications
• Learn how to prepare and apply wallpaper
• Use conventional and airless spray equipment
• Erect scaffolding for painting and apply site safety procedures in construction work
• Follow industry health and safety protocols

Career Options

• Begin work as an apprentice in painting and decorating
• Seek employment in paint sales, warehousing and manufacturing
• Other construction trade areas, such as plastering and tiling, are also an option

Entry Requirements

• Open Entry

Additional Information

• Students may be eligible for fees free, check the fees free website for more information
• For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.