Skills Vocational Training Prospectus 2024

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learners across 31 industries and professions

of all New Zealand's electrical apprentices

of plumbing, gasfitting & drainlaying apprentice

WE OPERATE AT 40% SITES ACROSS THE MOTU WITH 450 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STAFF

start with the skills that start everything We've made every reasonable effort to ensure the information provided in this document is accurate as of November 2023. For complete and up-to-date details, get in touch directly with one of our teams.

Welcome to Skills Group Skills offers an extensive range of exciting vocational training opportunities, across a broad number of growth industries.

From specialist trades and hairdressing to culinary arts, hospitality, and healthcare, (to name a few), Skills is your springboard to a fulfilling career. With campuses spread throughout New Zealand & on-line and in-work learning opportunities on offer, we are the perfect ‘next step’ for those who are ready to go places.

This prospectus will introduce you to each of our training providers – Ignite, Premier, Etco, ICE (Industry Connection for Excellence) and E-tec. Within every brand - and at every campus – you will find state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated tutors straight from industry, who love what they do, and who want to share their specialist knowledge with you.

Develop your skills, hone your talent, build a network of friends and colleagues, and land that job you’ve been dreaming about! Join us at Skills Group, and together, let’s shape a brighter future, for you, for your family and for our wider communities.

Learning with us, you will gain valuable skills that will launch your career and you’ll be part of an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Building lifelong friendships, creating strong pathways to employment, and helping you to maximise your potential is also part of the Skills Group package.

Ngā mihi,

We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Rosanne Graham CEO, Skills Consulting Group

Our careers are great for people with a passion for creativity, personal expression and want to transform that love into fulfilling professions.

If you really want to make an impact on your community and the lives of others, our vocational courses are unbeatable. There is huge employer demand for dedicated and qualified workers.

Employment opportunities are vast and offer the chance to make a real difference no matter what course you choose with us!

Choosing a path where your skills directly impact the lives of individuals and communities is an immensely rewarding option.

Interpersonal skills ● Dedication ● Satisfaction in contribution ● Diverse and dynamic environments ● Human connections ● Personal growth ●

Power up your future at Skills Ignite, the training provider of choice for careers in Cookery, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Pre-Police and Defence Force training.

When it comes to careers in hair and beauty, there is no better launch pad than Skills Premier - New Zealand’s leading private training provider for Hairdressing, Barbering and Nail Tech.

Gain NZQA-accredited qualifications and practical skills and hit the ground running in your chosen profession. We’ve got state-of-the-art facilities, industry-experienced tutors, and all the support you need to nail your new career.

vocational training

Cookery

Level 3 - 20 weeks / Level 4 – 25 weeks/ Level 5 - 40 weeks Internships available at all levels Skills Ignite has all the right ingredients to launch your Culinary Arts career, with start-of-the-art training kitchens, exciting internship opportunities and an onsite café to hone your skills. Learn from award-winning chefs and gain the skills and qualifications you need to make your mark in any commercial kitchen, with Certificates and Diplomas from Level 3 – 5.

Hospitality

Level 3 - 25 weeks / Level 4 - 20 weeks Forge your career in a fun, fast-paced industry with our Level 3 and 4 Certificates in Hospitality. Master the art of excellent service, food and beverage matching, and wine and beer knowledge. Gain experience running functions and events, learn from experienced hospitality professionals, and sharpen your skills in our onsite café, bar and barista training areas.

Healthcare

Level 2 – 14 weeks (Full Time On Campus) / 20 weeks (Part Time Distance Learning) Level 3 – 22 weeks (Full Time On Campus) / 28 weeks (Part Time Distance

Learning) Level 4 – 36 weeks (Full Time On Campus) / 50 weeks (Part Time Distance Learning) Level 5 – 65 weeks (Full Time On Campus) Healthcare workers are in high demand and at Skills Ignite you’ll build the knowledge and expertise to secure a great job. Learn from seasoned healthcare professionals and gain the formal qualifications that will earn you more. Study online or face-to-face with Certificates and Diplomas from Level 2 – 5.

Pre-Police and Defence Force Preparation Level 3 - 20 weeks Skills Ignite is your gateway to exciting careers in the Army, Navy, Air Force and NZ Police. Boost your fitness, learn about operations, risk and injury prevention, basic emergency care - and the skills you need to smash it in your New Zealand Defence Force Pre-Entry test.

Computer & English FREE*

8 weeks This fun programme will boost your computer and interview skills and get you ready for further study or work. You’ll strengthen your literacy and numeracy, build life skills and grow your confidence, all in a friendly and supportive environment.

Foundation Skills - FREE*

20 weeks If you’re aged 16 – 24 and interested in Hairdressing, Barbering or Nail Technology this free Level 2 course is for you. Lay the foundations for industry success and experience what it’s like to work in a salon. It’s the ideal first step!

Salon Support

Level 3 - 34 weeks This is your hairdressing 101, covering everything from salon culture, consultations and customer service, to blow drying, long hair up, elementary cutting and colouring.

Emerging Stylist

Level 4 - 34 weeks Step your hairdressing skills up a notch with this Level 4 Emerging Stylist Certificate. Learn to give in-depth client consultations, and build your advanced styling, cutting, chemical services and colour correction competencies. Serious about your hairdressing career? This is it!

Commercial Barbering

Level 4 - 34 weeks Master your clipper, fade and scissor techniques, and learn the art of open blade shaving and beard and mustache shaping. Plus we’ll hone your client consultation skills.

Nail Technology Level 4 - 34 weeks Get in on the action with our New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology Level 4. Learn the skills you need to work in a nail salon, from manicures and pedicures to acrylics, gel applications and customer service.

specialist trades A trade is a brilliant choice if you want to master practical skills that will always be in high demand.

Trades careers focus on skilled manual work, often associated with construction, maintenance, and repair. They involve hands-on tasks and require specialised training or apprenticeships.

Our specialist trades courses are provided by the three experts in training.

ICE – has you covered with top quality training programmes for plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying and roofing.

Etco – has been the provider of choice for electrical training for over 30 years.

E-tec – equip people for success in the electrotechnology and telecommunications industries.

Pre-trades

These courses provide the foundational skills of a trade. You get to explore your interests, gain exposure to the industry, increase your employability, meet like-minded people. And if you want to go into an apprenticeship, you’re one step ahead.

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship allows you to learn and earn simultaneously through hands-on experience. You’ll be in a very structured learning environment with support systems designed to give you feedback, guidance and insights.

On-jobs – your supervisor will show you how to do a task,

then you’ll submit assessment sheets and evidence (like photos and drawing plans) that prove you can complete these tasks correctly.

Off-jobs – the classroom work where you learn the all

important theory that sits behind the work you do. You’ll do your off-job learning with a trades training provider.

Electrical Pre-Trade Level 3 / 1 year Gateway to an electrical apprenticeship or your ticket to a job as an electrical service technician or appliance service person.

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4 / 3-4 years Become a sparky and make your mark in the domestic, commercial or industrial sectors.

PGD Pre-Trade – Level 3 / 1 year Introduction to the world of drainlaying, plumbing and gasfitting, including essential safety skills, patterns, tools, regulations and ethical considerations.

PGD Apprenticeship Level 4 / 2-5 years Get qualified in plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying.

Roofing Apprenticeship Level 4 / 3- years Specialise in metal tile roofing or profiled metal roofing and wall cladding with a three-year roofing apprenticeship.

Customer Premises Systems (Wireless) Apprenticeship Level 4 / 3 years Installing, maintaining, and repairing cabling, electronic communication equipment and devices for industry sectors that depend upon radio

technology. This is a growing field with high demand for people trained in these skills.

Electronic Security Apprenticeship – Level 4 / 2-3 years Build electronic security solutions for clients, provide site-wide leadership, supervise staff on mid to large sized projects.

Electrotechnology Apprenticeship Level 3/ 18 months The perfect entry to a career in radio frequency, security and more. Learn how to install and maintain networks and repair equipment.

Electromechanical Apprenticeship Level 4 / 3-4 years This programme will teach you to repair and maintain equipment in a variety of places - from super yachts and hotels to commercial buildings.

Switchgear Fitting Apprenticeship Level 4 / 3-4 years Design and build electrical switchboards, used in factories and plants around the country.

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