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Trade Certificates

About Trade Certificates and ordering statements of results

Trade certificates have been replaced by New Zealand Certificates and Diplomas. 

You can get certified statements of past Trade Certificates from NZQA.

Order a certified statement of your Trade Certificate or Advanced Trade Certificate

NZQA is not able to issue Trade Certificates or Advanced Trade Certificates, however, NZQA can issue certified statements attesting to the past award of Trade or Advanced Trade Certificates.

You can apply for a:

  • certified statement to replace an original Trade Certificate at a cost of $25.60
  • search for results. Replacement result notices are not available, but we're able to issue a certified statement which lists the examinations entered and your results.The search and issue fee per level is $20.40, or $51.10 for all 3 levels. Additional copies are available for $5.10
  • certified statement to replace an original Advanced Trade Certificate at the cost of $25.60.

To apply, complete the secondary and tertiary records online application form:

Apply for secondary and tertiary records

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