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Carpentry |
This course has been designed to give students an introduction into the carpentry and construction industry. The course allows students to undertake a small building, construction, and allied trades (BCAT) project to familiarise them with hardware and fastenings. |
Plumbing |
This course has been designed to give students an introduction to plumbing, gas-fitting and drain-laying. There will be a number of practical activities to demonstrate the nature of the work and act as a taster for the Trades Academy and full-time courses. |
Trades Academy
Electrical (Level 2)
Learn to use electrical test instruments and the elements and processes of
electrical circuits. You will perform manual soldering and de-soldering and
gain knowledge of electrical diagrams.
Leads to New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Joinery (Level 2)
Gain knowledge of portable power tools, carpentry hand tools, timber machining equipment, timber, mechanical and non-mechanical construction equipment.
Plumbing (Level 2)
Learn introductory skills in residential plumbing and trades services. This course leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying (Level 3) or onto work places and a Level 4 Apprenticeship.
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