New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems Level 4

How long it takes

The New Zealand Certificate in Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems Level 4 typically takes 2-3 years to complete.

How much it costs

You can find out more about costs by referring to What it costs and how long it takes page for the 2024 Course Fees and 2024 Off-Job Training Fees. For more information contact the team at BCITO Te Pūkenga

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required by people working in the PPCS sector of the construction industry.

Trowel trades fundamentals

  • tools and equipment
  • legislation
  • drawings and specifications
  • building science
  • building mathematics
  • planning and communication

Proprietary plaster cladding systems

  • consents and licensing
  • materials
  • fixing substrates (includes optional: Fix cavities
  • and substrates)
  • mixing
  • plaster and finish surfaces
  • decorative mouldings
  • repairs and maintenance

Need to know more?

For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.