Apprenticeships
What do New Zealand Apprenticeships involve?
New Zealand Apprenticeships teach you a trade such as:
- building
- engineering
- hairdressing, barbering or beauty
- agriculture or horticulture
- tourism
- sports or fitness
As an apprentice, you:
- work for, and learn from, an employer who supports you through your apprenticeship
- complete practical, on-the-job assessments such as showing you can lay carpet
- attend courses that are part of the apprenticeship such as block courses, evening courses and day-release classes
- complete written assessments
Benefits of New Zealand Apprenticeships include:
- earning at least the training minimum wage (employers often pay more as you become more skilled)
- gaining technical, practical skills
- gaining a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate when you complete the apprenticeship, which means you are likely to be paid more and have better work opportunities.
- Employment NZ website - information about the training minimum wage
Find out more:
- Find out about study and training options
- How to apply for study, apprenticeships and training
- NCEA credits needed for study, apprenticeships and training
- TEC website - find out more about New Zealand Apprenticeships
- Fee-free apprenticeships until 2023
Trade Apprenticeships:
- Building and Construction
https://bcito.org.nz/ - Infrastructure Industry
https://www.connexis.org.nz/civil/new-zealand-apprenticeships/ - Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying
https://www.masterlink.co.nz/ - Electrician
https://www.etco.co.nz/ - Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty Therapy
https://www.hito.org.nz/