School overview
Our school manages and delivers the study options in the following subject areas:
- Automotive Engineering
- Building and Carpentry
- Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Electrical is managed in our School of Engineering
We work closely with industry to develop, refine and continue to deliver up to date, quality programmes that will get our students work ready from pre-apprenticeship, to apprenticeship and onto further professional development.
As the trades training provider of choice in New Zealand, Unitec's School of Trades and Services focuses on real, hands-on experience, working with some of the world's top equipment, learn in our purpose built building for trades, while working and learning from our industury experienced and passionate teaching team.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering | 3 | Full-time for 1 year, or part-time options available | Trainee/apprentice mechanic, Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry | 3 | Full-time for 1 year | Assistant tradesperson, Apprentice carpenter, Journeyman |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering | 3 | Full-time for 1 year | Apprentice mechanical engineer, Apprentice welding, fabricator |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | 3 | 19 weeks full-time | Apprentice Plumber, Apprentice Gasfitter, Apprentice Drainlayer |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering | 4 | Part-time for 3 to 5 years | Automotive electrician |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry | 4 | Part time over 4 years. You must be in full time employment. | Qualified carpenter |
| New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering | 4 | Part-time for 3 to 5 years | Light Automotive Engineer |
