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This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication industries with people who have sufficient underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skill to work under limited supervision as operators or trade assistants within their chosen discipline.

This qualification is designed for people already working in the mechanical engineering or engineering fabrication industry and wanting to develop their skills further.

Graduates will be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision.

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All graduates will be able to:·      

• Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements, job ergonomics, risk assessment, and knowledge of safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks
• Apply numeracy to perform basic trade calculations to determine angles, lengths, areas, volume, and conversion of units of measurement, related to engineering tasks
• Use basic trade terminology when communicating information or workplace instructions related to performing engineering tasks
• Use visualisation skills to produce and interpret basic engineering sketches, to perform engineering tasks
• Interpret basic knowledge of engineering materials in relation to mechanical properties, strength, and their uses
• Performa defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, correct and safe use of tools, and equipment
• Apply knowledge of marking out, marking out and measuring equipment calibration, and the application of basic tolerances to manufacture components.
• Setup and carry out a single process engineering job, efficiently using the correct tools and equipment required to carry out the work and monitoring their condition for safe and effective operation according to instructions
• Apply knowledge of effective and efficient work practices for specific manufacturing processes used to complete engineering jobs undertaken to ensure delivery in full, on time and to specifications
• Work to an acceptable standard with responsibility for the quality of own engineering work by following quality systems, damage minimisation practices, simple inspection techniques, and make corrections as required.
• Participate and communicate effectively with awareness of other cultures and languages, to confirm and clarify instructions, communicate health and safety matters, and completing basic workplace documentation, within an engineering team.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the food or beverage processing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to work in production roles, under limited supervision.

Graduates will have the technical skills and knowledge required to work within quality systems in food or beverage processing, and for the safe, efficient operation plant and equipment used in food or beverage processing operations.

The food processing industry includes, but is not limited to: poultry, general food including: frozen products, milling, confectionery, edible oils and fats.

The beverage industry includes but is not limited to: the production of fermented and unfermented beverages including fruit, and syrup based beverages, but excluding wine.

Processing at this level includes operating equipment or controlling processes to add value to food or beverage raw materials or products and controlling storage and packaging operations for raw materials or products.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood panel manufacturing industry with people who have technical skills and knowledge relevant to operational roles in composite wood panel manufacturing.

Graduates will have the technical skills and knowledge required for the safe and efficient operation of complex plant and equipment used to prepare, form, and press composite wood panel products.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Assess and minimise risk to self, others and plant equipment in a complex composite panel operation.
• Understand production processes used in composite wood panel manufacture.
• Apply a range of skills and knowledge to support the control of costs, product quality and performance improvement in a complex composite wood panel manufacturing operation.
• Use composite panel manufacturing plant and equipment to produce quality products and meet productivity requirements.
• Monitor production parameters, and identify operating and equipment faults and take corrective actions required to control complex composite panel manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Carry out plant and equipment preventative maintenance and cleaning.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood panel manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to achieve production requirements as operators under limited supervision in a wood panel manufacturing operation.

Graduates will have the technical skills and knowledge required for the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment used for either finishing composite panels, or manufacturing LVL, plywood, or overlay bonding or veneer products - four strands have been included in this qualification to cover these types of wood panel products.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Assess and minimise risk to self, others and plant equipment.
• Apply a range of skills and knowledge to support productivity, quality and performance improvement.

Graduates of the Composite Panel Finishing strand will also be able to:

• Use plant and equipment to produce quality products.
• Monitor production parameters, identify faults and take corrective actions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Communicate operational conditions and issues.

Graduates of the LVL and Plywood strand will also be able to:

• Use LVL or plywood plant and equipment to produce quality products.
• Monitor production, identify faults and take corrective actions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Communicate operational conditions and issues.

Graduates of the Overlay Bonding strand will also be able to:

• Select, handle, and load raw materials used in overlay bonding.
• Carry out waste management and cleaning.
• Use machinery, equipment to carry out tasks specific to overlay bonding.

Graduates of the Veneer Preparation strand will also be able to:

• Use veneer preparation plant and equipment to prepare quality veneer products.
• Monitor production parameters, identify faults and take corrective actions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Communicate operational conditions and issues.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to work as advanced operators in a sawmilling operation.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment used in sawmilling without supervision.  Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of troubleshooting and making decisions to maintain productivity.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood panel manufacturing industry with people who have introductory knowledge relevant to entry-level roles in the wood panel manufacturing industry.

Graduates will be capable of working safely in entry-level operational roles under close supervision.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Use basic wood panel manufacturing skills and knowledge to carry out basic entry-level tasks.
• Communicate and work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team within a wood panel manufacturing worksite.
• Apply basic health and safety and environmental skills and knowledge to work responsibly and safely within a wood panel manufacturing worksite.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood manufacturing sector with people who have the advanced technical skills and knowledge required to operate as trade-level saw doctors.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of saw centre plant and equipment, without supervision.  Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of making technical decisions related to saw specifications to maintain productivity.

This purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have the advanced technical skills and knowledge required to operate as trade-level finger jointer operators.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of finger jointing plant and equipment, without supervision.  

Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of troubleshooting and making decisions to maintain productivity.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge relevant to operational roles in the areas of log yard, wood fibre, and timber yard operations.

Graduates will understand hazard management and will be able to perform tasks specific to operational roles within these areas, under limited supervision.

Strand:

• Log yard operations: 53 credits, 12 months
• Wood fibre operations: 55 credits, 12 months
• Timber yarding and dispatch: 50 credits, 12 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wood manufacturing industry with people who have the foundation skills and knowledge relevant to working in this industry.

Graduates of the Foundation Knowledge Strand will have a basic theoretical understanding of safety, environmental and quality requirements, as well as knowledge of operational processes, used in wood manufacturing.

Graduates of the Wood Handling and Distribution Strand will be capable of completing practical tasks required for entry-level roles in log or timber yard operations under general supervision.

Graduates of the Wood Processing Strand will be capable of completing a range of different basic practical tasks required for entry-level operational roles under general supervision.

Strands:

• Foundation knowledge: 40 credits, 12 months
• Wood handing and distribution: 40 credits, 9 months
• Wood processing: 41 credit, 10 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to work as an operator in a solid wood manufacturing operation.

Graduates will understand safety, as well as, environmental and quality requirements relevant to solid wood manufacturing.

Graduates will be able to safely and efficiently operate plant and equipment used in solid wood manufacturing with limited supervision.

Strand:

• Timber grading: 74 credits, 8-12 months
• Sawmilling: 49 credits, 12 months
• Timber treatment: 67 credits, 18 months
• Pole, post and pile: 62 credits, 18 months
• Timber machining: 79 credits,  18 months
• Finger jointing: 78 credits, 18 month
• Saw doctoring: 77 credits, 16 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to work as advanced operators in a solid wood manufacturing operation.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment used in solid wood manufacturing without supervision. Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of troubleshooting and making decisions to maintain productivity.

Strands:

• Timber grading: 50 credits, 8 - 12 months
• Timber drying: 45 credits, 8 - 12 months
• Timber treatment: 55 credits, 8 - 12 months
• Laminating: 48 credits, 12 months

This qualification provides learners with advanced skills and knowledge relevant to the tissue converting sector of the pulp and paper industry.  

Graduates will be responsible for managing the operation and changeover of tissue conversion plant and equipment that is complex in terms of the decision making and troubleshooting skills required to meet full operational capacity.  

Graduates will also supervise the work of other employees in the changeover and operation of tissue converting plant and equipment.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have introductory skills and knowledge relevant to entry-level roles within this industry.

Each strand represents a process undertaken in solid wood manufacturing. Graduates will be capable of working safely in entry-level operational roles in one of these processes under general supervision.

Strand:

• Timber grading: 58 credits, 8-12 months
• Sawmilling: 53 credits, 8-12 months
• Timber drying: 45 credits, 8-12 months
• Laminating: 55 credits, 12 months
• Pole, post and pile: 74 credits, 14 months
• Timber machining: 53 credits, 8-12 months
• Finger jointing: 53 credits, 13 month
• Wood panel manufacture: 58 credits, 8-12 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to operate as trade-level timber machinists.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of timber machining plant and equipment without supervision.  Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of troubleshooting and making decisions to maintain productivity.

This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge relevant to operational roles in the tissue converting sector of the pulp and paper industry.  

Graduates will be competent at operation and changeover of tissue conversion plant and equipment, and be responsible for controlling plant and equipment under supervision.

Sales, retail and merchandising qualifications equip your staff with the customer service, merchandising and sales skills they need to win more business and increase customer satisfaction.

These qualifications have been developed in close consultation with industry and because your people learn on-the-job, their training is tailored to your systems and process and how you expect them to work.

Improved customer satisfaction and increased sales drive your business’ growth. And personal success drives employee motivation, particularly in sales-based roles.

This qualification provides learners with introductory skills and knowledge relevant to the tissue converting sector of the pulp and paper industry.  Graduates will be capable of operating tissue conversion plant and equipment under supervision.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry with skilled people who are able to independently install Air Conditioning systems up to 50Kw nominal cooling, and who are working with Synthetic Refrigerants, including HFO's, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and industry best practice.

This qualification is designed for people already working within the industry to gain a credential that will enhance their employment opportunities and/or people that are in an allied trades such as Electrical, and Plumbing, and wish to enter the HVAC&R industry.

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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of the principles and applications of air conditioning plant and equipment up to 50Kw nominal cooling, together with the skills and knowledge of engineering tools and fasteners, to safely install to manufacturers specifications and industry best practice.
• Apply knowledge of the use and management of refrigerants in the HVAC&R industry including recovering refrigerant into a cylinder and evacuate and charge Air Conditioning systems in accordance with current regulations and best industry practice to safely meet all relevant environmental and industrial legislation.
• Apply knowledge of legislation and codes of practice relevant to their industry including, passive fire protection, indoor air quality including council G4 compliance requirements, and seismic restraints.
• Apply knowledge of welding to braze and purge braze copper piping including the mechanical jointing of pipe to an acceptable industry standard.
• Work safely with a relevant understanding of Health and Safety requirements and workplace safety culture - Install ducted systems of plain and insulated solid and flexible ductwork, terminal fittings, and fans, ensuring that the air volume for heating, cooling and ventilation are achieved according to human comfort standards and codes.
• Apply knowledge of basic energy efficiency design principles including heat recovery ventilation, thermal properties of ductwork, and diversity of air conditioning plant, to assist in reducing the carbon footprint of the industry.
• Pre-commission Air Conditioning installations up to 50Kw nominal cooling.
• Read and interpret plans, legends, and drawings and produce accurate site measures for manufacture of air conditioning plant and equipment.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) industry with skilled tradespeople that are able to independently install, maintain, service, and commission plant and equipment to industry standards.

RAC plant and equipment may include: commercial air conditioning plant found in multi-story buildings; commercial refrigeration equipment similar to that found in a supermarket; domestic refrigerators; heat/energy recovery units; industrial single or multi-staged refrigeration and air conditioning systems; or temperature and environmental control equipment in the food processing industry.

This qualification will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

Graduates will be able to:

• apply engineering trade skills and knowledge to plan, troubleshoot, recondition, and test when maintaining and servicing a range of RAC plant and equipment
• apply engineering trade skills and knowledge to plan, install, and test a range of RAC equipment in accordance with industry and statutory standards
• commission basic installations and work with specialists to commission the full range of complex plant and equipment
• apply an understanding of the principles of RAC system design and applications to all aspects of their work
• recover refrigerant into a cylinder and charge refrigeration systems in accordance with current regulations
• apply knowledge of the use and management of refrigerants in the RAC industry to safely meet all relevant environmental and industrial legislation
• carry out the electrical work associated with installing, maintaining, servicing and commissioning refrigeration plant and equipment
• apply an understanding of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and workplace safety culture to work safely and meet responsibilities in a commercial environment
• recognise the limits of their ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) industry with people who have sufficient underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skill to work as a Trade Assistant.

This is an entry level qualification designed for people already working in the industry or people intending to enter the industry as a Trade Assistant.

Graduates will be able to perform limited assembly, installation and maintenance functions under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson.

The purpose of this qualification is:

• to provide entry-point training for individuals who are interested in working in the service, sales and retail sectors;
• to provide a credential for those individuals who are working in the service, sales and retail sectors that will support their future employment opportunities to work, under general supervision, across different retail career pathways;
• to acquire standards of professional practice for customer service and sales support that can provide customers, both internal and external, with confidence in the service they receive

The Level 5 Diploma in Management – Print is a great way to advance your career in the print industry. If you already work or are planning to work in production, administration, sales or management, this is the ideal way to advance your knowledge, skills and qualifications for the present and future.

This diploma has been designed with flexibility, understanding you already have busy jobs. It is also challenging. Like stepping into a management role, the diploma is a step up from apprenticeships you may have done in the past.

Study Programme

Most of the learning for printing and binding and finishing qualifications is completed on the job. Depending on the area of training selected there may be the requirement to attend a short course. Your account manager will advise you on these as necessary.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the New Zealand Rail Industry with personnel who have the skills and knowledge required to drive trains on the rail network.

The qualification is intended for persons wishing to enter the rail industry or people already working in the industry who want to move to a train driver role.

Graduates will be capable of working independently under broad guidance to drive trains on the rail network.

Graduates of the Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) strand will be able to operate passenger services on the electrified urban networks.

Graduates of the Locomotive strand will be able to operate locomotive-hauled services across the wider network.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Obtain, interpret and communicate information required for the safe and efficient operation of the train
• Interpret and comply with rail operator rules, signals, train running systems and standard operating procedures
• Work safely when in or near the rail corridor to protect self and others
• Apply detailed knowledge of route features, their risks and implications for drivers to ensure the safe operation of the train

Graduates of the Electric Multiple Unit strand will also be able to:

• Prepare an EMU for service and conduct end of shift procedures
• Implement emergency procedures and conduct passenger evacuations
• Operate an EMU in various combinations across a range of routes and different environmental conditions.

Graduates of the Locomotive strand will also be able to:

• Inspect and prepare a mainline locomotive for service and conduct end of shift procedures
• Operate a mainline locomotive across a range of routes, environmental conditions and loadings.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the rail sector with graduates who have the skills and knowledge to coordinate trains and crew from a rail company operations centre.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of rail transport services to the operation of a rail company operation centre
• Operate rail communication systems in a rail environment
• Apply knowledge of rail operations centre processes in a rail environment
• Contribute to the management of incidents, emergencies and special events in a rail environment.

Note: the Rail Yard Operations and Train Driver qualifications can be combined and completed as an apprenticeship.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the rail sector with graduates who have the skills and knowledge to work safely as a rail operator in a rail yard.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of safe work practices to tasks in a rail yard
• Communicate effectively in a rail yard
• Perform shunting duties in a rail yard
• Operate signalling systems in a rail yard
• Perform train inspections for serviceability.

Note: the Rail Yard Operations and Train Driver qualifications can be combined and completed as an apprenticeship.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the New Zealand Passenger Rail industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to work as a train manager and deliver safe and efficient customer services to people travelling on the rail network.

The qualification is intended for people who wish to enter the passenger rail industry or people already working in the industry interested in moving into a train manager role.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision to carry out the duties of a train manager, on board passenger trains operating on the New Zealand rail network.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of the rail environment and safety procedures to maintain the safety of passengers and persons working on or near the train
• Provide passengers with the information and assistance they require to complete their intended journey
• Operate communication equipment, train and network equipment to ensure service performance expectations are met
• Respond to emergencies and maintain the security of all people, trains and equipment on the rail network.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who can carry out a broad range of support roles as a project team member and take responsibility for some parts of a project(s).

This qualification will benefit Aotearoa New Zealand by increasing project success through consistent application of project management skills.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to support the management of a project(s) under broad guidance, in accordance with ngā kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi (the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi), and in a multi-cultural environment.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the signmaking industry with individuals who have attained competency and capability to work as tradespeople in the signmaking industry. Graduates will be capable of operating at an advanced level without supervision.

The qualification is suitable candidates enrolling into a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

Learners will benefit by having a qualification that recognises skills, knowledge and trade-level competence to enable continuous job performance and career advancement.

This qualification has been developed in partnership with leading Kiwi signmakers. It is designed to equip people in the industry with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely at an advanced level without supervision. Learners master the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and also gain a formal New Zealand Apprenticeship.

The optional strands in traditional signwriting, three-dimensional sign fabrication, and digital signage recognise specialised knowledge and skills that some people may wish to pursue.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 years

Optional strands:

• Traditional signwriting
• Three-dimensional sign fabrication
• Digital signage

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Design signs using knowledge of layout, typography and colour
• Create and manipulate graphic files for sign production using software
• Manufacture signs, graphics and displays using a range of signmaking materials
• Fabricate a range of materials and apply vector cut graphics to produce flat board signs using signmaking tools, machinery and equipment
• Laminate and apply films to a variety of flat, textured, simple and compound curved surfaces
• Produce signs using a range of surface preparation, layout and painting techniques
• Produce printed output for sign production using digital print technology
• Produce illuminated signs using LED and fluorescent sign lighting
• Install a variety of interior and exterior sign types safely using knowledge of fixings and fastenings, building substrates, waterproofing envelopes and working at heights

Traditional signwriting strand graduates will also be able to:

Write signs using hand lettering, metal gilding an airbrush rendering techniques.

Three-dimensional sign fabrication strand graduates will also be able to:

Fabricate three-dimensional sign components utilising a variety of tools, machines and technology.

Digital signage strand graduates will also be able to:

Produce digital signage promotion using digital signage hardware, networking systems, and content production and management software.

The New Zealand Certificate in Print is available at Level 4 with strands in:

• Digital Printing
• Offset Printing
• Reel-fed Printing
• Screen Printing

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the print industry with qualified printers who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work unsupervised and provide high quality complex printed work using Digital Printing; Direct Marketing; Offset Printing, Reel-fed Printing and Screen Printing processes.

This qualification is designed for people working in the Print industry and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Direct Mail Production industry with qualified technicians who have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to provide a high-quality mail service to deliver printed media.

Graduates will be able to operate without supervision and maintain plant and equipment safely and efficiently and will be able to troubleshoot and make decisions to maintain productivity

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Direct Mail Production industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to work as an operator in a direct mail production operation.

Graduates will be able to operate under limited supervision. Each strand represents a process undertaken in direct mail production

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the fibreboard packaging industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work in the industry as a skilled machine operator without supervision.

It is designed for people who are employed as assistant operators in the fibreboard packaging industry and who wish to progress to undertaking high level specialized production activities in one or more of the areas of case corrugating, case converting and carton converting.

The qualification has been developed to encourage learners to train to higher levels in a formal programme of training, and to credential employee capabilities.

It recognises knowledge and skills that will support: competent job performance, the future introduction of new technologies within the sector, and further personal up-skilling in the fibreboard packaging workplace, particularly in areas such as production training and supervision.

This level four qualification has a pre-requisite of New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 3) [Ref: 1819] and provides a pathway to qualifications in management.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the binding and finishing sector of the print industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work in the industry in the role of a bindery operator with limited supervision.

The qualification is designed for people who are undertaking general production activities in one of the areas of folder operating, guillotine operating, print finishing, hand bookbinding or machine bookbinding.

Recognition of employee capabilities through the provision of a qualification may encourage learners to consolidate their skills through a formal training programme.

Knowledge and skills that are recognised by this qualification will support: competent job performance; the future introduction of new technologies within the sector; and further personal up-skilling in the printing workplace.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the fibreboard packaging industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work in the industry at a novice level under substantial supervision.

It is an entry level qualification for people who may already be employed in the fibreboard packaging industry and who wish to work towards achieving a qualification in production support in carton converting, case converting, or case corrugating.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the fibreboard packaging industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work in the industry in the role of an assistant operator.

It is designed for people who are employed as production support, and who are undertaking general and specific production activities in one of the areas of bag and sack converting, case corrugating, case converting and carton converting. These people work alongside machine operators and assistant operators helping to produce fibreboard packaging to meet job and customer requirements, and have the technical knowledge and skills to operate the machine in the absence of the operator if required.

Knowledge and skills recognised by this qualification that will support: competent job performance, the future introduction of new technologies within the sector, and further personal up-skilling in the fibreboard packaging workplace.

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The qualification has been developed to encourage learners to train to higher levels in a formal programme of training, and to credential employee capabilities.

This level three qualification has a pre-requisite of New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818] and provides a pathway to the New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 4) [Ref: 1820].

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the binding and finishing sector of the print industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and competencies to work in the industry as a skilled print finisher, hand bookbinder or machine bookbinder without supervision.

The qualification is designed for people who are working as bindery operators and who wish to progress to undertaking high level specialised production activities in one of the areas of print finishing, hand bookbinding or machine bookbinding.  

Knowledge and skills that are recognised by this qualification will support: competent job performance; the future introduction of new technologies within the sector; and further personal up-skilling in the workplace, particularly in areas such as production training and supervision.

This level 4 qualification has been developed to provide a supportive learning pathway from the level three New Zealand Certificate in Binding and Finishing (Level 3) [Ref:1816] which is a pre-requisite, and to lead on to qualifications in management.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plastics processing industry with competent employees who have the skills and knowledge to manage, optimise, and maintain the processing of plastics. It is intended to be attainable in a variety of plastics processing contexts.

Learners will benefit by gaining a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the plastics processing industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to improve job performance and career opportunities.

Learners will typically be already working in the plastics processing industry. Graduates will be able to work as competent plastics engineers under broad guidance and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plastics processing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to operate plastics processing machinery competently and safely. It is intended to be attainable in a variety of plastics processing contexts.

Learners will benefit by gaining a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the plastics processing industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge to improve job performance and career opportunities.

This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to complete a pre-trade qualification before entering the industry.

Graduates will be able to work as competent operators, under limited supervision, in plastics processing operations.

The optional strand in plastics engineering recognises the knowledge and skills required to work in installation, maintenance, and servicing of plastics processing machinery and equipment.

Overview

Provides foundation health and safety skills and knowledge to meet workplace health and safety requirements.

Graduates may also be able to apply these skills under limited supervision in roles across a wide range of fields.

This qualification is intended for people who are intending to work, or working within a New Zealand workplace.

Learning outcomes – graduates will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of legislative requirements, and workplace health and safety practices to the general workplace environment
• Apply the requirements for workplace health and safety communication to a job role
• Apply the principles of health and safety risk assessment to a job role
• Demonstrate awareness of the benefits of good workplace health and safety practices on themselves, their families, their place of work and wider community.

Approximate duration

5 - 12 months

Overview

Provides workplaces with people that have the skills and knowledge to promote and monitor health and safety practices and procedures, and a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.

Graduates will benefit New Zealand

For those intending to have a workplace health and safety function as part of their primary job role.

Learning outcomes – graduates will be able to:

• Implement, supervise, monitor, and communicate organisational and job-specific health and safety requirements and practices, for a team in the workplace
• Utilise leadership skills to promote the benefits of good workplace health and safety practices and a proactive health and safety culture within a team
• Apply knowledge of health and safety risk analyses and mitigation strategies for a team in the workplace
• Recognise the impact of work-related ill health and injuries on a specific business operation and the wider industry.

Approximate duration

5 - 12 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the construction and infrastructure sectors with skilled tradespeople who are able to safely and independently fabricate, assemble, install, commission, and maintain mechanical service systems.

Mechanical service systems may include: environmental control systems; air conditioning and heating systems; specialist ventilation and fluid conveyancing systems; non-potable water systems; medical and laboratory gas systems.

This qualification is designed for people working in the industry and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

The 'Mechanical Building Services' industry was formerly known as the 'Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning' industry.

Specialisations

• Environmental control systems
• Air conditioning and heating systems
• Specialist ventilation and fluid conveyancing systems
• Non-potable water systems
• Medical and laboratory gas systems.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical building service specialists to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the mechanical building services sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of sustainability and the refrigeration cycle as they relate to the building services industry and the significance of refrigerants to the industry and the environment
• Apply trade engineering skills and knowledge to plan, fabricate, assemble, install, test and maintain a range of mechanical building services plant and systems
• Commission basic installations and work with specialists in the commissioning of the full range of complex mechanical building services plant and systems
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide mechanical building services
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical building services field.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries with people who have sufficient underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skill to work under limited supervision as operators or trade assistants within their chosen discipline.  

This qualification is designed for people already working in the mechanical engineering or engineering fabrication industry or people intending to complete a pre-trade qualification before entering the industry.  

Graduates will be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision.

This qualification has been developed by leading New Zealand mechanical engineers to equip staff with the skills and knowledge to work productively and safely.

With technology and automation rapidly driving change in the engineering sector, this qualification is designed with the future in mind so your people can respond and adapt to change.

Most of the learning is practical work completed on-the-job. Apprentices are also required to complete eLearning via our online learning platform Canvas, and attend block courses for two to three weeks each year.

Speak to your training advisor or account manager for details on programme and resource pricing.

All graduates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace safety culture
• Interpret drawings and specifications and use the appropriate materials, processes, tools and equipment for the task
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering tasks to industry standards
• Use effective and efficient processes, principles and quality systems to produce components and provide services in a commercial mechanical engineering environment
• Communicate effectively within a team and the wider workplace
• Recognise the limits of their own ability and the importance of working with integrity and maintaining currency in the mechanical engineering field.

Graduates of the General Engineering strand will also be able to:

Build, maintain and repair a broad range of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding skills and knowledge.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the agricultural industry with tradespeople who have the multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills required to independently plan and specify, install, perform diagnostics on, and maintain milk harvesting and/or water and effluent systems.

Graduates will work in accordance with New Zealand industry standards and the relevant legislation, including those relating to health and safety, and the environment.

Whilst largely engineering-based, this qualification crosses over multiple disciplines to meet the needs of this unique niche industry.  It will typically be achieved in a workplace environment as a New Zealand apprenticeship.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the engineering fabrication industry with skilled tradespeople who are able to safely and independently perform fabrication tasks within their chosen discipline, to industry standards.

This qualification is designed for people working in the industry and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to manage and improve a production process on a manufacturing site.  Graduates will be able to independently manage adherence to compliance standards and quality assurance to improve end-product quality.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with self managing skilled operational people, capable of setting up, troubleshooting, and coordinating one or more stages of a manufacturing process, to meet production and customer requirements.

The optional strand provides recognition of further skill development in the technical support of manufacturing operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have the knowledge and skills to work as an operator in a manufacturing plant. This qualification is designed for people already working in a manufacturing sector.

Graduates will be able to work safely under limited supervision.

The optional Productivity Improvement strand provides recognition of further skills and knowledge in the specialised area of productivity improvement.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have foundation skills and knowledge to work in entry level operational, or non operational roles in the manufacturing sector.

Graduates will be able to complete tasks at entry level, and will have the skills and knowledge to meet workplace safety requirements.    

This is an entry level qualification, designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to enter the industry in an entry level role.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the locksmithing industry with locksmiths who have the skills and knowledge required to specify, install, service, repair, commission and bypass locking systems, and to produce keys for those systems.

This qualification is designed for people working in the industry and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

All graduates will be able to:

- Apply knowledge of relevant legislation and industry codes and standards to ensure safe and ethical operation in the locksmithing industry.

- Assess customer needs and specify, supply and service the appropriate key systems.

- Apply trade skills and knowledge to produce keys, install mechanical and electronic hardware, and maintain tools and equipment.

- Apply knowledge of safe mechanisms to specify, safely install, commission, and service safes.

- Safely service and repair mechanical and electronic automotive locking systems.

- Perform diagnostics, bypass techniques, repairs, and servicing on locking mechanisms.

- Communicate effectively with clients when specifying, installing, servicing, repairing and bypassing locking systems.

This is a standalone qualification. There are no lower or higher-level specific trade-related qualifications for the locksmithing industry. This qualification may lead to higher-level qualifications in business management.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate independently as locksmiths and will be capable of specialising in a dedicated sector of the industry, such as: safes; automotive security; forensic locksmithing; access control; architectural hardware design; institutional security; and, hardware installation. To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the furniture industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to work as operators in the industry.  

Graduates will be able to provide input into workplace safety, work within furniture production systems and operate equipment efficiently under limited supervision.

This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to enter the industry as an operator.

The strands recognise operational skills and knowledge in either: Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing, or Upholstery.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the furniture industry with tradespeople who have advanced operational knowledge and skills and the ability to supervise operations and make improvements Cabinetmaking, CNC, Furniture Finishing and Upholstery.  

This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry.

The strands recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required of a cabinet maker, a furniture finisher, a furniture upholsterer, or for the set up and control of CNC machinery in the furniture industry.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the furniture industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to work safely as a new entrant in the industry.  
Graduates will be able to meet workplace safety requirements and use basic knowledge and techniques under general supervision in a furniture industry workplace.
This is an entry level qualification, designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to enter the industry in an entry level role.
The strands recognise entry level skills in either: Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing, or Upholstery.

Strands

• Mechanised Land Preparation
• Mechanised Thinning.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed in a production role in a commercial forestry operation and contribute to the planning of operations. They will be able to make decisions in their area of specialisation.

Graduates will be able to operate mechanised plant and equipment safely and efficiently without supervision and maintain plant equipment while retaining productivity within the operation. The qualification includes two strands in mechanised land preparation and mechanised thinning which represent distinct activities within forestry operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide people operating in roles outside of the forest industry (non-production) that involve the felling and clearing of trees, with the skills and knowledge required to carry out this work safely and effectively.

Graduates of this qualification will be capable of planning and undertaking the felling and clearing of trees under limited supervision.

Strands

• Basic Machine Operation
• Mensuration
• Thin to Waste
• Planting
• Production Thinning
• Pruning.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forestry industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed in a production role in a commercial establishment, silviculture, or mensuration forestry operation.

Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision to meet the quality requirements of a job prescription.

The qualification includes six strands which represent distinct activities within forestry operations.

Strands

• Silviculture
• Harvesting

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a supervisory role in a forestry (silviculture) or harvesting operation. They will be able to plan and supervise day-to-day activities within a forestry or harvesting operation.

Graduates will be able to work without supervision and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forestry employees, plant and equipment. Graduates will also be capable of maintaining productivity within the operation.

The qualification includes two strands which represent planning and monitoring activities within harvesting and silviculture operations.

Strands

• Cable Extraction
• Ground Based Extraction
• Head Breaker Out
• Loading
• Log Making
• Mechanised Felling
• Mechanised Processing
• Spotting
• Swing Yarder Extraction
• Tree Felling
• Mobile Cable Yarder.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed in a production role in a harvesting operation. They will hold a senior position within the crew and will be able to contribute to the planning of a harvesting operation. They will be able to make decisions regarding their area of specialisation.

Graduates will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forest harvesting plant and equipment without supervision. Graduates will also be responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment and will be capable of maintaining productivity within the operation. The qualification includes eleven strands which represent distinct activities within forest harvesting operations.

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Strands  

• Basic Machine Operation
• Tree Felling
• Breaking Out-Cable
• Landing Operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to operate at a production level within their chosen discipline, in an operational role in a commercial forest harvesting. Graduates will have an understanding of the safety and environmental and quality requirements of working in a forest harvesting. They will work under limited supervision to meet commercial productivity requirements. The qualification includes four strands that represent distinct activities undertaken in harvesting operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge relevant to entry level roles in a commercial forestry operation (establishment and silviculture). Graduates will have a basic understanding of the industry and the hazardous nature of the industry. They will be able to work under close supervision to meet quality requirements of an operation while maintaining their own safety.

The qualification includes four strands which represent distinct activities within the forestry industry that are undertaken in either forestry operations or harvesting operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the food or beverage processing industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to work in entry level operating roles, under general supervision.

This is an entry level qualification, designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to enter the industry in an entry level role.

The food processing industry includes, but is not limited to: poultry, general food including: frozen products, milling, confectionery, edible oils and fats.

The beverage industry includes, but is not limited to: the production of fermented and unfermented beverages including fruit, and syrup based beverages.

Processing includes handling, preparation, packaging and storage of ingredients and products.

The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to install and maintain hand operated fire fighting equipment.

Graduates will work under limited supervision, and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.

The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with installers who have the skills and knowledge to install passive fire protection systems and components.

This qualification aims to benefit building owners and occupiers, the insurance sector, and the general public by providing skilled people who will be responsible for ensuring the correct and compliant installation of passive fire protection systems.

Graduates will be capable of operating at a technical level of work under limited supervision.

This qualification supports the Fire Protection and Building sectors by developing skilled inspectors of passive fire systems in both new and existing buildings.

Graduates will be able to work independently to verify that installations meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Act, Building Code, and relevant regulations. These inspectors—such as Independent Qualified Persons (IQPs)—play a vital role in making sure systems are up to standard and compliant with Building Consents and Compliance Schedules.

Recently refreshed in collaboration with industry, this qualification now includes:

• Two strand options – Construction Monitoring or Routine Compliance Inspections

• Redeveloped learning resources

• Updated assessment materials.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with inspectors who have the skills and knowledge to test and inspect active fire protection systems.

The qualification includes two strands - graduates will either specialise in inspection of fire detection and alarm systems; or inspection of fixed fire protection systems.

Graduates will work in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted Standards.

The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with testers who have the skills and knowledge to test active fire protection systems (fire detection and alarm systems and fixed fire protection systems).

Graduates will work under limited supervision, and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with tradespeople/technicians with the skills and knowledge to plan, install, commission, maintain, and service fixed fire protection systems and associated equipment.

Graduates will work in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted Standards.

The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with installers and fitters who have the skills and knowledge to install fixed fire protection systems hardware.

Graduates will work under limited supervision and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with tradespeople/technicians who have the skills and knowledge to design, install, commission, maintain, and service fire detection and alarm systems and associated equipment.

Graduates will work in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.

The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with installers and fitters who have the skills and knowledge to install fire detection and alarm system hardware.

Graduates will work under limited supervision and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted Standards.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the energy and chemical plant industry with competent employees who have attained the operational skills and knowledge required to work as entry-level plant and machinery operators.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to enter into the industry or those already working as entry-level operators. The qualification provides a credential that will support career opportunities for graduates in a range of energy or chemical plant contexts.

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Graduates would have established standards of competent performance to operate plant and machinery within a specific energy or chemical plant context, under limited supervision.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the energy and chemical industry with experienced people who have attained the operational skills and knowledge required to work as senior process or senior control room operators.

This qualification is suitable for experienced energy and chemical plant employees working as senior control room operators, or those wishing to enter the role in a range of energy and chemical plant contexts.

Graduates will be able to control the safe and efficient operation of an energy and chemical plant and carry out a range of complex operations in a self-managed capacity.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the energy and chemical plant industry with competent employees who have attained the operational skills and knowledge required to work as field operators.

This qualification is suitable for individuals working as field operators in an energy or chemical plant, or those wishing to enter the role.  The qualification provides a credential that will support career opportunities for graduates in a range of energy or chemical plant contexts.

Graduates would have established standards of professional performance for the safe and efficient operation of an energy or chemical plant under broad guidance, carrying out a range of routine and non-routine tasks.

The strands enable candidates to apply the specialist knowledge and skills required to operate a range of energy or chemical plant functions.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the energy and chemical plant industry with competent employees who have attained the operational skills and knowledge required to work as entry-level boiler attendants.

This qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to enter into the industry or those already working as entry-level boiler attendants.  The qualification provides a credential that will support career opportunities for graduates in a range of energy or chemical plant contexts.

Graduates would have established standards of competent performance to operate boilers within a specific energy or chemical plant context, under limited supervision.

Overview

Optional strand in Mechanised Goods Handling

Gain the knowledge and operational skills required to safely operate as a distribution operator in warehousing, distribution and supply. Able to operate at an entry-level under limited supervision. Trainees may choose to specialise in mechanised goods handling on completing the New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) by completing the optional strand in Mechanical Goods Handling. This strand recognises the additional specialised skills and knowledge required to use mechanised goods handling equipment in a distribution environment.

Learning outcomes - graduates will be able to:

• Apply health and safety practices
• Communicate with staff, managers and customers
• Apply standard operating procedures
• Receive and dispatch goods appropriately
• Carry out store operations and inventory control.  

Graduates of the Mechanised Goods Handling strand will also be able to:

• Use mechanised goods handling machinery and equipment in a distribution environment
• Safely and efficiently use a forklift.

Approximate duration

9 -13 months

Distribution training has been developed to support operators in warehousing, distribution and supply to gain the knowledge and skills required to operate efficiently and safely.

The qualification rewards your people’s achievement as they master the skills to apply health, safety and security practices in line with your business processes, SOPs and code of conduct.

Your people will develop their skills in store operations best suited to their roles and the optional strand in machine handling ensures they learn to safely and efficiently manage forklift operations.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities that are implementing a competitive systems and practices strategy with people who have the skills and knowledge to implement the strategy and drive the associated culture change in a business unit or a smaller organisation.

This qualification is designed for senior managers who will be responsible for the implementation of the competitive systems and practices strategy within their organisation.

The term 'competitive systems and practices' describes a large range of systems and practice concepts and approaches leading to improved performance in organisations. It uses a systematic approach to produce high quality goods and/or services, for the least cost with the least waste, across multiple sectors.

Overview

Identify, implement and monitor competitive systems and practices throughout their area of responsibilities.

Learning outcomes - graduates will be able to:

• Analyse the value chain in a business unit or smaller organisation
• Determine appropriate areas for a CSP strategy
• Drive holistic cultural change for CSP
• Develop and implement CSP practices
• Measure the success of the CSP strategies post-implementation
• Plan and lead the implementation of a CSP strategy.

Approximate duration

18 - 24 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities that are implementing a competitive systems and practices strategy, with people who have the skills and knowledge to identify, implement and sustain process improvements in their own work, under limited supervision.

This qualification is designed for production or service staff who will be contributing to the implementation of competitive systems and practices within their organisation.

The term 'competitive systems and practices' describes a large range of systems and practice concepts and approaches leading to improved performance in organisations. It uses a systematic approach to produce high quality goods and/or services, for the least cost with the least waste, across multiple sectors.

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Overview

Understand and identify opportunities to implement competitive systems and practices within their individual remit.

Learning outcomes - graduates will be able to:

• Identify waste within a process and act to minimise it
• Identify cost factors within their control and improve cost efficiency
• Apply CSP concepts to implement in their work
• Understand and address the impact of change resulting from CSP
• Sustain the implemented workplace improvements.

Approximate duration

4 -12 months

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the baking industry with people who can produce a range of basic bakery products to commercial bakery standards.

The qualification is designed for entry level bakers or people who will assist in a commercial baking environment.

Graduates will work under limited supervision, and understand the health, safety, hygiene and quality requirements for working in a commercial bakery.

The qualification includes two strands - graduates will either specialise in producing Craft Baking products or Plant Baking products.

The Craft Baking strand is for bakers producing a range of bakery products from scratch, working in small and/or independent bakeries that sell either directly to the public or to wholesale bakeries.

The Plant Baking Strand is for bakers working in bread factories, using automated machinery to produce large quantities of bread products.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Comply with health and safety and hygiene standards to meet workplace and legislative requirements while producing a range of basic bakery products.
• Use communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team while contributing to producing basic bakery products in a commercial baking environment.
• Apply an understanding of the principles of baking science to the production of basic bakery products.
• Apply an understanding of quality control processes in a commercial baking environment relevant to role requirements.
  

Graduates of the Craft Baking strand will also be able to:

• Operate a range of baking equipment in small and/or independent bakeries and carry out the processes to produce a range of basic bakery products.
  

Graduates of the Plant Baking strand will also be able to:

• Operate a limited range of plant baking equipment and carry out the processes used in commercial plant baking to produce large quantities of bakery products.

This qualification is for people who have the potential to be appointed to team leadership roles or who have recently become a team leader.  This qualification will provide New Zealand business entities with people who have the skills and knowledge to contribute to effective team performance and the potential to be effective in a leadership role within a team.

Graduates of this qualification will benefit New Zealand business entities by contributing effectively to team objectives and by developing their team leadership skills.  They will be able to contribute effectively to an operational team in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the baking industry with trade qualified craft bakers who can independently produce a wide range of bakery products to commercial standards.

The qualification is designed for people working in a range of commercial craft baking environments with responsibility for meeting production and quality requirements.

The qualification includes three strands to allow graduates to specialise in producing a full range of either bread, cake and biscuit or pastry baking products.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the baking industry with trade qualified plant bakers who can produce large quantities of bakery products to commercial standards.

The qualification is designed for people working in commercial plant baking environments with responsibility for meeting organisational production and quality requirements.

Graduates will be capable of mixing, baking and finishing large quantities of bakery products without supervision, while meeting industry health and safety standards.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who can manage effective teams when employed in first line management roles.

Graduates of this qualification will benefit New Zealand business entities by managing teams to achieve organisational goals.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to manage teams in an effective manner in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.