Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications — tailored to your business's specific needs.
The wood manufacturing programmes provide nationally recognised qualifications that combine practical workplace training with technical knowledge. They equip people with the skills to work across New Zealand’s wood processing and manufacturing sector, from entry-level roles in wood handling and distribution to advanced trades such as timber machining, saw doctoring, finger-jointing, and sawmilling. Training covers safe operation of machinery, quality control, timber treatment, process efficiency, and environmental requirements, ensuring skills are aligned with industry standards across multiple specialisations.
Benefits of the programme
- Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
- A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
- Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
- Each programme develops the specific skills needed to safely operate machinery, apply quality standards, and meet industry requirements in that area
- Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
How we work with you
We partner with members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential learners, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences, and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
When apprentices enrol, we assign them a Competenz account manager. Our account managers understand the industry and the skills learners and businesses need to gain.
