The dairy systems programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to plan, install, diagnose, and maintain milk harvesting, farm water, and effluent systems. Training covers engineering trade skills, hydraulics, electrical work, fabrication and welding, and system commissioning—ensuring reliable performance across New Zealand’s dairy industry.
Benefits of these programmes
• Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
• A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
• Flexible structure combining workplace learning, eLearning, and block courses
• Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
• Build skills in installing, maintaining, and commissioning milk harvesting, water, and effluent systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics, water quality, backflow prevention, and dairy animal wellbeing
• Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
Programmes available
Programmes available
Locksmiths provide security for homes, businesses and other assets. Locksmiths secure premises and provide security advice as well as open jammed or broken locks, make replacement keys, unlock vehicles, buildings or safes and help law enforcement agencies with evictions, repossessions, search warrants and forensic investigations.
Sometimes an eight-hour day; sometimes on shift work rosters or on call.
Work can include discussing clients' security needs through to replacing lost keys or cracking a safe. Typically, you travel to the client's location so you're often on the move. Your clients could be private owners or law enforcement agencies depending on the company.
You may also be involved in providing security advice, for example, alarm systems.

These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications – tailored to your businesses specific needs.
We partner with industry associations like the Master Locksmiths Association and members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential apprentices, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences and graduations and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
When apprentices enrol, we assign them a Competenz training advisor. Our training advisors understand the industry and the skills learners and businesses need to gain.