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New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Painting, Decorating, Sign Writing and Other Finishes

Qualification

Duration

3

3 Years

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the painting and decorating sector with tradespeople who are capable of completing specific painting and decorating work to the level required of a commercially competent tradesperson and providing leadership to others.
This qualification is for people entering or working in the painting and decorating industry.
The strands recognise the specialised knowledge and skills required to work with Spray Systems, Wallcoverings, and Specialised Coatings.
Graduates will be able to work unsupervised and perform to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in the painting and decorating industry.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

"To be eligible for entry, trainees must be in employment and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme. The employer and trainee, in conjunction with WBL Division, must complete a training agreement. The trainee must meet the eligibility requirements for a New Zealand Apprenticeship documented by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)."

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

3 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

StudyLink website – information about student loans

A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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