Not enough tradies to meet demand
A chronic shortage of tradies in New Zealand means new apprentices are already in hot demand, and industry specialist trades training business EarnLearn expects that trend to continue as the economy gains momentum through 2024. EarnLearn Executive Director Kaarin Gaukrodger says, “In specialist trades like scaffolding, electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying there just aren’t enough […]
More hands make light work
Meet Brooke & Larraine Electrical Apprentices Twin sisters Brooke and Larraine completed their electrical apprenticeships together while working at JMP Engineering. Trade Electrical Engineering Employer JMP Engineering Location West Auckland Apprentice Story Meet Brooke & Larraine “What I like most about working together is working with my best friend.” For 24-year-old electrician Larraine Lemafa, that […]
Training at EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga next year
Training at EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga next year Following the new Government’s announcement of its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, please be assured that your programme and training will continue as planned while we work through the details of how this change will be implemented. We are […]
PGD Block Course schedule Q1 2024
PGD Block Course schedule Q1 2024 Below please find a link to the Quarter 1 updated block course schedule for Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying. PDG Quarter 1 block course schedules Please note: This information is correct as at 13 December 2023. All block courses and course dates are subject to change. Trainees are allocated to […]
Improvements for PGD learners
Improvements for PGD learners Training the next generation of PGD tradies We’ve been listening to feedback from learners and employers while taking a close look at the journey of the learner as they progress through our Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying programmes. This has led us to implement changes to ensure learners day-to-day training is more […]
Scafit — 2023 SARNZ Conference training company of the year
For scaffolding company Scafit, investment in their people is the structure that supports the success of their whole business. Company owners Nicki and David Crowley liken it to a cheesecake. The company, which was named training company of the year at the 2023 SARNZ conference, has embraced the 70:20:10 model for learning and personal development, […]
New electrical apprenticeship
New Electrical Apprenticeship Training the next generation of electricians We’re proud of our new programme for the electrical apprenticeship, New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) — General Electrical [4204] The new apprenticeship will be delivered through on-job, online, and on-campus (off-job) training and takes three and a half, to four years to complete. […]