New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades Solid Plastering Level 4

How long it takes

The National Certificate in Solid Plastering Level 4 typically takes 2-3 years to complete.

How much it costs

The first year start-up fee for Solid Plastering is $1,250, and each year after that there is an additional annual fee of $850. Optional strand $250 extra.  Read more about fees and payment

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required by a professional solid plasterer.  This qualification covers:

Trowel trades fundamentals

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

Solid plastering

• consents and licensing
  
• materials, mixing and surface preparation
  
• plaster surfaces
  
• repairs and maintenance
  

Decorative mouldings (optional) 

• construction of moulds 
  
• application of solid plaster cornices and mouldings 
  
• running bench moulds 
  
• forming plaster moulds on site.
  

Need to know more?

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