Industry Partners

"Industry training is an integral part of our business."

"It's about long-term commitment and requires strong, stable working relationships with training partners. Hayes International has this type of relationship with Competenz."

"As an ITO, Competenz provides the support and service we need to meet our training needs. It is committed to its client base and the delivery of world-class training."

Alan Richards, Assistant General Manager, Hayes International

‘We are committed to training because we need competent staff to maintain our high workplace standards and reputation in the global food industry. Training is essential for retaining good staff. They feel valued and become more confident, motivated and better problem-solvers. "

Martin Beaver, Technical Manager, Jack Link's NZ

"Baking is a dynamic and competitive industry, and Heaven's Bakery is constantly developing team skills and new products. Ongoing training is key to our success. We work closely with Competenz to ensure New Zealand's training standards and qualifications are relevant to the industry and in line with international trends."

Jason Heaven, Managing Director, Heaven's Bakery

"Competenz has been a big player in helping Unilever achieve our training goals. With the ITO's support, our employees have been credited with many transportable skills.

"Industry training plays an essential role in Unilever's operational performance and achievement of objectives. It increases job satisfaction, helps staff initiate and adapt to change, and enables them to meet individual goals in continuing education and personal growth."

Moana Trevathan, Industry Training Manager, Unilever

"As one of the largest engineering facilities in Canterbury, our company has a long-standing involvement in industry training. Lyttelton Engineering's commitment to training apprentices and building skills has enhanced our reputation as marine and industrial engineering specialists. Working with Competenz ensures that our apprentices are getting the appropriate training and achieving the required credits towards their trade certificates."

Doug Cockerell, General Manager, Lyttelton Engineering

"Over the past two years Competenz has remained strong at the core of engineering training and continued to provide the support we need as a small company. During the introduction of the new streams for engineering trades, Competenz was forthcoming when we requested updates and has worked with us to ensure our apprentices continue to get up-to-date training."

Greg East, Assistant Manager, Stainless Machinings Ltd