Campus Hours: Mon – Fri 8am to 4pm | Call us 0800 822 671 | info@oca.nz
Gain practical skills in carpentry, painting, plastering, and fabrication to kickstart your career in the construction industry.
You’ll learn how to plan projects, work safely, and use industry tools.
Earning a construction qualification opens up job opportunities, giving you the skills needed to work confidently in a growing sector.
Get the support you need to build your future in construction.
NZQA Level 2
20 weeks
Establish your goals, lock in your pathway, and build your carpentry skills with this practical course. Work with a team on exciting construction projects, and boost your industry knowledge.
NZQA Level 3
42 weeks
Develop your industry knowledge and skill – from workplace safety, communication and construction terminology, to mastering calculations and basic building technology.
NZQA Level 3
20 weeks
Build your skills in painting and plastering, including workplace safety, communication, and painting & plastering terms, as well as practical experience in our ‘on the job’ learning environment.
Get more info on our Construction programmes by completing the form at the link and our friendly team will be in touch.
We offer full support, including mentoring and help with your studies, to help you succeed.
Our wraparound Whānau Ora support means that we are with you every step of the way, to make sure you get the help you need, whatever that might be. Find out more
Some of our Level 3 courses offer part-time study options. Our Level 1 and Level 2 courses are only available for full-time study.
The only course which currently offers a combination of in-person and online learning is our Part-time Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) Level 3. This is because the course was designed for people who are working full time who are only available on evenings and weekends.
You can work as an apprentice carpenter, construction labourer, or continue with further studies to advance in the construction industry.
No, you don’t need to have experience of working in the construction industry.
Yes, all our construction courses are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which means they meet national education standards.
OCA is committed to helping all our students to achieve their best. Our tutors and navigators will work with you to get the support and help you need to succeed in the course.
Our vision is to educate NZ’s best apprentices and graduates to enable a more prosperous Pasifika community.
More links
Oceania Career Academy Limited is registered as a Private Training Establishment with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (education organisation number 8069).
© Copyright 2025 | Oceania Career Academy Limited All Rights Reserved
