
Skilled people are getting harder to find. Businesses that thrive over the next five years won't simply hire talent. They'll develop it.
Apprenticeships help build capability from within, strengthen teams and create the workforce your business will need for future growth.
We partner with employers and learners to support and build your future capability.
"This integrated approach gives businesses the confidence to lead well, meet their obligations and grow capable, connected teams, delivering value for employers, learners and the wider New Zealand economy."
- Ruth Cooper, Executive Director, Competenz
An apprentice is more than an extra pair of hands.
By investing in apprentices now, you're building the capability, knowledge and leadership your business will depend on in three to five years' time.
Learner success matters to business success, so we provide a range of support services designed to help apprentices stay engaged, complete their training and contribute sooner.
Building workforce capability takes partnership.
Start building your future workforce todayEmployer and Holistic Learner Support Services included in our programmes:
1. Trade-qualified Training Advisors
People who have done the job themselves advise your business and learners.
2. Employer onboarding support
Structured guidance helping employers understand their role and opportunities from the start.
3. Tailored apprentice inductions
Equips learners with skills and confidence.
1. Facilitated study groups
For online programmes with Subject matter Experts including Moari, Pasifika, Neurodiversity and ESOL Groups.
2. After-hours assessment support
Additional help with our E-Assessment team when learners need it, outside normal working hours.
3. Fast assessment turnaround
With our dedicated online assessment team marking and returning in 2-3 days.
1. Train the Trainer workshops
Throughout the year to coach and mentor your supervisors.
2. Specialised Literacy, numeracy and financial literacy support
Practical support services that help learners develop skills for work and life.
1. Digital tools, Chrome Books and C-Pen Reader Devices
For those with limited or no access, and to help support learners with reading and comprehension.
2. Wellbeing and counselling support
With specialised sessions and teams connecting with communities.