Options, Types & Pathways

Apprenticeship pathway options

Entry from school

Students attending secondary school are best suited if they have studied some of the following subjects; maths, English, science, workshop and design technology, physics, graphics, chemistry or Level 1 and Level 2 engineering unit standards.

Gateway work experience

Gateway programmes provide senior secondary students with the opportunity to experience workplace learning while still at school. Students are able to increase their practical skills and knowledge, and can use the Tools4Work resources to continue learning and gaining unit standard credits as part of their school study program.

Gateway also works to foster ongoing relationships between schools, students, employers and training companies.

Entry from a tertiary training provider

A pre-apprenticeship course delivered by a polytechnic or a training company is an excellent way to begin a career, and employers look favourably on any related course of study undertaken at a tertiary level.  An achievement of 50 credits minimum is a good indication of suitability for further training and employment.

Entry from employment

Work experience is always highly valued by employers.   There is no age limit to entering an apprenticeship, so people already working in industry can start an apprenticeship at any time.

For more information on apprenticeship options, please call the Competenz Customer Services Centre on 0800 526 1800

Qualification options

Competenz arranges, assesses and moderates training, and provides access to government training subsidies in the following areas:

There are a wide range of industry qualifications available through Competenz, starting at Level 2, with some going right through to Level 5. Once you have completed an apprenticeship, you will have achieved a National Certificate Level 4 qualification.

For more information on apprenticeship training and qualification options, please call the Competenz Customer Services Centre on 0800 526 1800

For more information on a career in the industry of your choice go to http://www2.careers.govt.nz/get_job_info.html