Our Courses
We offer a range of NZQA accredited training programmes that lead into highly skilled, well-paid careers in construction and healthcare.
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Whatever path you choose, we provide the wrap-around support you need to thrive culturally and economically. You will learn from experienced tutors and have access to leading industry employers.
Our tutors and navigators work with you to set goals and achieve them, and when it is time to secure employment or further training, you won’t be alone.
Construction Courses
Open the door to an apprenticeship with this practical Level 3 certificate. Develop your industry knowledge and skill – from workplace safety, communication and construction terminology, to mastering calculations and basic building technology.
Keep working while you study this practical Level 3 certificate. Develop your industry knowledge and skill. From workplace safety, communication and construction terminology, to mastering calculations and basic building technology.
Get on the ladder to a painting and plastering apprenticeship with this practical Level 3 certificate. Develop your industry knowledge and skill – from workplace safety, communication and painting & plastering terminology, to understanding specifications and drawings to complete projects.
Establish your goals, lock in your pathway, and build your carpentry skills with this practical one semester course. Work with a team on exciting construction projects, improve your literacy and numeracy, and boost your industry knowledge.
Health & Wellbeing Courses
Learn the foundation skills for Health & Wellbeing in our NZQA Level 2 course. The course offers activity based learning with an emphasis on assessment of practical tasks.
Skills For Work & Study
Join our PEAP Ministry of Social Development (MSD) approved programme, and take the first steps towards re-engaging with employment.
Develop soft skills to increase confidence with interviews, setting career pathways, advice on employment issues, health and safety in the workplace, employability skills, and more.
This course is designed to help you find your strengths, develop new skills and build your confidence, so you can succeed in whatever comes next.
