2023 Trades Timetable

Please select the programme you are interested in to see the timetable:

For any questions, please email technology_administration@manukau.ac.nz


The following schedule is for these programmes:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) all strands
  • New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trades Assistant) (Level 3)

Choice of two cohorts (depending on availability)

Cohort One

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am to 4pm Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical   

Cohort Two

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am to 4pm   Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical


The following schedule is for the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)

Choice of two cohorts (depending on availability)

Cohort One

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am to 5pm Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical   

Cohort Two

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am to 5pm   Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical


The following schedule is for the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) (Pre-Apprenticeship)

Choice of two cohorts (depending on availability)

Cohort One

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12pm to 8pm Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical   

Cohort Two

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am to 4pm   Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical


The following schedule is for the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

Students must participate in or complete all three components:

  1. Online classes;
  2. Tutorials; AND
  3. Practical sessions

1. Online theory classes

These can be done online from home at your own pace. We recommend an average of committing 15-20 hours per week to complete all 27 Theory topics.

2. Tutorials

Students must attend a tutorial for each topic. Each tutorial is four hours long. Tutorial session times to be confirmed.

3. Practical sessions

Students must book and attend two sessions a week:

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8am-4pm Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5
3pm-9pm Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9 Option 10


The following schedule is for these programmes:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4)

Choice of two cohorts (depending on availability)

Cohort One

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9am to 4pm  Class / practical Class / practical Class / practical 

Cohort Two

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9am to 4pmClass / practicalClass / practical Class / practical