New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems Level 4
This qualification is eligible for fees free. Find out if you're eligible.
How long it takes
The National Certificate in Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems Level 3 typically takes 2-3 years to complete.
How much it costs
The first year start-up fee for PPCS is $1,190, and each year after that there is an additional annual fee of $810. Read more about fees and payment.
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.