Trades Training
Bridging education and industry
Our Students
Train in trades and BUILD your future
Train in trades through the Oceania Career Academy to kick-start your career in the construction or engineering industry. A trade can take you anywhere in the world and careers in trades will increase the amount you can earn. We will support you through our programmes so that you succeed and secure a future in trades.
Why trades?
- Gain transferrable trade skills
- Get NCEA credits towards your apprenticeship
- Gain a work ready passport
- Stand out with industry
- Start your pathway to securing a job for life
- Build a brighter future for yourself and you whanau
Why OCA?
While studying a trade at OCA, you will be mentored and supported throughout. OCA believes in walking alongside you and empowering you to succeed. Students receive help in an innovative and positive way to cross the bridge between school or unemployment into trade careers. Key life values and skills we focus on include work ethic, team building, leadership training, financial literacy, business dynamics, personal development and drug and alcohol awareness.
Featured Industries
Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineering sector leads to a range of careers including design and giving advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. Mechanical engineers also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production. OCA graduates of the Level 3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering develop skills in fitting and machining, learn how to make engineering tools, learn skills in general and maintenance engineering, develop technical drawing skills, and welding skills.
Construction/Carpentry
The construction sector is one of the largest sectors in the economy, employing 171,000 people, which is over 7% of NZ’s workforce. Jobs can range from house-building to construction of basic infrastructure and large building developments. The unprecedented workload from the Christchurch rebuild and from Auckland is driving demand for more skills than ever before in New Zealand. OCA graduates of the Level 3 Certificate in Construction learn about framing, roofing, cladding, internal linings, fitting windows and hanging doors. They also gain an understanding of the health and safety issues in the building industry, and develop knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Our Programmes
Trades at School
National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills
Basic construction skills and knowledge applied on a real building project.
This Level 2 course provides a pathway for students to enter into a range of trade-related occupations. It focuses on giving students practical skills for construction as they build a house on-site at OCA.
Trades at School
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Basic mechanical engineering skills for machinery and engineering apprenticeships.
This Level 2 course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required to succeed in the mechanical engineering or fabrication industries. This programme looks at all of the areas of engineering and provides the entry skills for an apprenticeship in the engineering sector.
OCA Foundation Programme
Three month introductory programme
The OCA Foundation Programme is a three month introductory programme for youths who are not in education, employment or training.
We offer trades training at the OCA training centre and credits earned can be applied to either the National Certificate in Building and Construction (Level 2) or the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2).
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