Trades and Pre-trades

Are you a hands-on problem solver and a lateral thinker? Like to build, make and fix things? Develop your technical and practical skills for a career in the trades!

Automotive

Get into gear for a career as a mechanic or automotive technician.

Bike mechanics

Learn to assemble and adjust bikes – or diagnose faults, overhaul and rebuild bicycles.

Carpentry

Build your career with our carpentry apprenticeship pathway.

Electrical

Does electricity spark your interest? Study with us and get switched on for a career in the electrical engineering trades.

Mechanical

Forge a career in mechanical engineering trades with skills in machining, fabrication, welding and more.

Plumbing

Gain work-ready skills with this pre-apprenticeship certificate.

Stonemasonry

Become a stonemason and gain the skills to construct stone features and veneer houses.

Want to become an engineering technician or technologist?

We offer engineering diplomas and degrees in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

EXPLORE ENGINEERING

CapableNZ white Working in the industry, but don’t have a qualification? We'll assess what you know against existing qualifications and give you academic credit.

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Derek Te Kanawa's advice for other learners -- don't be scared to ask questions.

Derek Te Kanawa
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

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