Course details

91视频 Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades) (Level 3)

About the course

About the programme

This hands-on programme will give you all the skills and practical experience you need to become a qualified Painter and Decorator.

Get stuck into practical sessions in our purpose-built facilities where you鈥檒l learn skills in surface preparation, painting, spray coating, wallpapering, scaffolding, and water-blasting. We鈥檒l also teach you the basics of workplace safety fundamentals and you鈥檒l gain core team and communication skills.

Your final project is a great chance to collaborate with other trades students, so you get experience of working across the different areas of the construction industry.

With work experience opportunities, guest speakers and the chance to be involved in our annual Charity House initiative, this programme will build your work-ready skills so you鈥檙e ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.

After completing the programme, you could move into the 91视频 Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) at BCITO and complete block courses at Otago Polytechnic. This pathway will give you the opportunity to become a .

Entry requirements

Entry

Entry requirements

  • Open entry.
English Language requirements
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide:
    • 91视频 University Entrance OR
    • Overall IELTS 5.0 (general and academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
    • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS ().

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .

Selection process

If the number of applicants exceeds the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application.

About the provider

If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.

We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.

We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the 91视频 Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.

At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.

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