Certificate
Youth Guarantee programmes are FREE* and a great way to learn practical skills and gain a qualification. You can apply for these options if you're 16 to 24 years of age and no longer at school, or you're planning on leaving school.
Largely practical in nature, based around simple construction projects such as: furniture making, painting and decorating skills, basic plastering and other hands on activities.
At the completion of the programme you'll have the basic capabilities needed to pursue further education or employment.
*Funding availability dependent.
You'll receive Ara Credits for this programme. Ara credits are tertiary study credits that can be used to enter further study at tertiary level in New Zealand.
This programme can lead you into a range of careers such as joinery, furniture making, painting and decorating, carpentry or plasterboard.