The power of partnership

In engineering and manufacturing, nothing happens in isolation. Every project—whether it’s machining a component, fitting a system, or fabricating a structure—relies on people working side by side, sharing expertise, and backingeach other up. The same is true when it comes to training the next generationof skilled tradespeople.

What partnerships means

For engineering and manufacturing employers, partnering with Competenz and industry organisations isn’t about ticking a box. It’s about ensuring your workforce has the skills, confidence, and support to succeed. Strong partnerships help businesses to:

Bring in new talent – Apprenticeships create a pipeline of motivated learners ready to contribute fresh energy and grow into skilled engineers and tradespeople.

Keep skills current – Competenz training advisors work with you to make sure learning matches the latest tools, technologies, and industry standards.

Support your people – When apprentices feel backed by their employer and the wider industry, they’re more likely to qualify, stay on, and progress with your business.

Employers lead the way

Employers are at the centre of trades training in engineering. The mentoring, supervision, and on-the-job knowledge you provide is what turns training into real capability. By partnering with Competenz, you’re not just training an apprentice—you’re shaping the future of New Zealand’s engineering workforce.

Collaboration in action

In engineering and manufacturing, we see it time and again – employers who take on apprentices often find those learners become some of their most capable and loyal people. Skilled tradespeople pass on expertise that can’t be learned in a classroom, while industry partnerships make sure training reflects the realities of today’s workplaces and technologies.

Engineering is always evolving, and the best outcomes come when we work together.

Partnerships between employers, apprentices, and industry mean sharper skills, stronger businesses, and a workforce ready for the future.

At Competenz, we’re here to make those partnerships easier – so employers can focus on what they do best: mentoring, guiding, and developing the talent that keeps New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing industries moving.

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