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New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strand Allied Trades (Paint and Plaster)

Qualification: Certificate
NZQF level: 3
Duration: 19 weeks
Indicative fees: NZ$11,375/yr
Location: Auckland (Trades South, Mount Wellington)
Audience: International students

Entry requirements

Domestic applicants with English as a second language must demonstrate sufficiency in English at interview. International applicants require IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band lower than 5, or equivalent under Rule 18. Successful applicants will be supported to work at heights and in confined spaces.

English requirements

IELTS 5 (no band below 5)

“International Applicants: General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 OR equivalent under Rule 18.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) before applying.