Award winner David engineers a bright future for himself

It’s no surprise that David Lewis chose engineering as his trade. The 22 year-old Rotorua engineering apprentice admits he’s always been a person who enjoys pulling...

New “fees-free” signmaking apprenticeship launched

A new apprenticeship programme for the signmaking industry will give workers the skills they need to succeed – and apprentices could qualify for two years of...

Competenz awarded NZQA Category 1 status

Competenz has received the highest possible rating from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority in a review to ensure we are meeting the needs of industry, learners...

Training system reform - information for Competenz apprentices and trainees

You may have seen the news this week that the government has proposed major changes to New Zealand’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, which will...

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A butchery apprentice in his prime

Tristan Fraser has proved it's never too late to start a successful career. As a keen fisherman and hunter with eight years' experience managing a hunting...

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Vocational Education Reform 'devastating' for NZ industry

Hundreds of New Zealand businesses agree – the Government’s plan to reform vocational education is short-sighted and likely to exacerbate the skills shortage.It’s a message that...

Wood manufacturing qualification reviews in 2019

*Why are these qualifications being reviewed?*Every qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework has a proposed review date. Qualification reviews are part of the lifecycle of a...

Competenz submission to the Reform of Vocational Education

Competenz is calling on the Minister of Education to transform New Zealand’s vocational education sector without major disruption as the system is vital to the country’s...