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Future Baking industry training in NZ seeks providers for practical, flexible, industry-led delivery focused on learner success from 2027
Future Locksmith industry training in NZ seeks providers for practical, flexible, industry-led delivery from 2027 onwards.
EOI seeks providers to deliver future furniture training in NZ, focusing on industry alignment, learner outcomes, and sustainable delivery from 2027.
Competenz has formed an Interim Board to guide its transition to a Private Training Enterprise, marking a key step toward strong industry-led governan
Connor Crowe completed his plastics apprenticeship and continued into leadership training, building both technical and team skills.
Competenz Train the Trainer Workshops equip workplace trainers with practical coaching tools, boosting confidence and helping apprentices and business
From holiday job to apprenticeship, Tiffany Tucker is helping keep the traditional craft of hand bookbinding alive in Wellington.
A young Canterbury engineer reflects on seeing her work take flight with Dawn Aerospace’s spaceplane
The trades mentor setting a new benchmark for apprentices
A major driver of progress has been the continued strengthening of our Learner Support Framework
A strengthened apprenticeship support system is driving higher completion rates across engineering and manufacturing.
At Pacific Steel, apprenticeships aren’t just about technical skills – they’re about building people, careers, and loyalty.
Hamilton-based Fire Technician Jithin Jose of Simply Fire Ltd has been named New Zealand Fire Learner of the Year 2024.
Drawing is more than lines on paper — it’s a language of its own.
Papakura’s Amanpreet Singh has turned his childhood passion into an award-winning career.
Global Fire is celebrating 12 team members who have completed their New Zealand Certificate in Passive Fire Protection Installation (Level 3).
Every apprentice remembers their journey from novice to tradesperson and the individuals that had an impact along the way.
How collaborative support helped one apprentice thrive
Entries are now open for the Competenz Most Valuable Coach (MVC) award — a brand-new nationwide search to honour NZ's workplace legends.
In engineering and manufacturing, nothing happens in isolation.
On 18 September, Competenz hosted our first Graduation Ceremony at Sorrento in the Park, Auckland.
Behind every sign is a skilled tradesperson – someone who can design, fabricate, print, and install with care and precision.
Titan Marine Engineering is combating skilled labour shortages by investing in young people, hands-on training, and a supportive workplace culture.
Islington local Brad Smith has been named BJ Ball Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Pride In Print Awards.
At just 23 years old, Olivia Grogan is proving that with the right mindset and the right training, anything is possible.
An unwavering commitment to upskilling its people has helped keep tool maker Sutton Tools (NZ) out in front despite a string of setbacks
The future of the RAC industry is in good hands with independently-owned refrigeration business CoSell.
Pioneering manufacturing business Pact Packaging NZ has been named 2025 Plastics Training Company of the Year.
At Competenz, we’re here to keep you moving forward.
Competenz Plastics Apprentice of the Year Rajeneel Kumar and Trainee of the Year Faleono (Junior) Esekia are making their mark on the industry.
Economech Maintenance Ltd goes above and beyond to support its apprentices, and apprentices Sioeli Puleiku and Nick Kelly are testament to that.
In a world built on innovation, problem-solving, and precision, mechanical engineering is the quiet force behind the scenes.
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