Trades Primer
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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魅影直播 the course
Not sure what trade is right for you? This FREE hands-on course is your chance to explore multiple career paths and discover where your passion lies.
Try your hand at:
Construction 鈥 painting, carpentry, joinery
Automotive 鈥 automotive engineering, autobody
Engineering 鈥 manufacturing, fabrication
Infrastructure 鈥 plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying, electrical
Why join?
Experience a variety of trades before you commit
Build essential skills in literacy, numeracy and communication
Get help with your CV, cover letters and job hunting
Earn Ara credits towards further study in New Zealand
Apply early - spaces fill fast.
Entry requirements
This programme has open entry.
魅影直播 the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara鈥檚 dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events 鈥 contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.