National Trade Academy Courses

We provide courses for:

1. New Zealand-based students - select from the list of courses at the LEFT OF THIS PAGE.
2. Non-New Zealand (International) students - go to the International Students page.

Our Special Character

The National Trade Academy's close relationship with employers and with industry training organisations' allows us the opportunity to provide students with an education, leading both to a qualification recognising their skills and knowledge and to offers of employment.

How we can help you:

• We have a passion and commitment towards education and training.
• We provide quality industry training resulting in students achieving credits towards attaining an industry National Certificate.
• Provision of experienced industry tutors' to improve our student's skills and knowledge to enhance their quality of life and future training and employment opportunities.
• Promotion of further training into employment with the Industry Training Organisations, including modern apprenticeships, with which we have a strong relationship.
• Broadening the horizons of our students to include other tertiary educational options.
• Our ability to provide a staircase for high school students to start their journey towards a progression of National Qualifications in their chosen career path.
• Our commitment towards providing both a platform for education and training and a pathway for students to achieve their goal of employment in their chosen industry.
• Our ability to offer international students the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in New Zealand's Agriculture or Equine industries.
• The provision of a learning environment that provides:
  • low class numbers
  • interactive classroom discussion
  • an Agriculture training farm and Equestrian Centre
  • work experience
  • practical skills
  • industry knowledge

The National Trade Academy is registered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments.

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