Banter at smoko is part of the nine-to-five for most Kiwi tradies – but if English is not your first language, workroom chit chat can be confusing. A new programme developed by BCITO and Education Unlimited is making life easier for non-native English-speaking apprentices, building their confidence, boosting their English language skills, and supporting themContinueContinue reading “Non-native English speaking apprentices get support from BCITO”
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WAIKATO UNIVERSITY GETS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
The University of Waikato has received international accreditation, either full or provisional, for all eight of its Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programmes by Engineering New Zealand on behalf of international accreditation body, The Washington Accord. Professor Mike Duke, Dean of the School of Engineering, says the accreditation underscores the quality of the education that students can expect to receive and the calibreContinueContinue reading “WAIKATO UNIVERSITY GETS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION”
TOP YOUNG AUCKLAND ENGINEERS RECOGNISED
From left to right – Naresh Singhal (ENZ Auckland committee member); winner – Dylan Maurice (Unitec); third place – Avinash Mistry (MIT); runner up – Michelle Delves (University of Auckland); David Brierley (ENX Auckland chair). Two outstanding young engineers have been recognised by Engineering New Zealand’s Auckland branch’s GT Murray Award for the best studentContinueContinue reading “TOP YOUNG AUCKLAND ENGINEERS RECOGNISED”
KEMPPI OPENS NEW WELDING INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB
International welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has announced the recent opening of its Welding Innovation and Training Hub in Australia. The Hub will allow Kemppi to train welders in Australia and New Zealand on Kemppi equipment so that they can improve productivity and performance in the workshop and on the work site. Kemppi dealers and serviceContinueContinue reading “KEMPPI OPENS NEW WELDING INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB”
ATNZ’s training initiatives ignite spark to address welder shortage
ATNZ is taking strides to address the acute shortage of skilled welders in New Zealand. “The lack of skilled labour is causing problems across the engineering and manufacturing sectors with the latest data from the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) reporting that 72% of welding sector employers have personally had trouble employing experienced welders,” saysContinueContinue reading “ATNZ’s training initiatives ignite spark to address welder shortage”
Women in Trades campaign empowers females
BCITO, a work-based learning division of Te Pūkenga, has recently kick-started its Women in Trades Campaign which aims to empower and encourage women to pursue careers in the building and construction industry, breaking barriers and fostering gender diversity in traditionally male-dominated fields. “This is a critical issue facing our sector, and while we have madeContinueContinue reading “Women in Trades campaign empowers females”
RACE TO FIND NZ’S BEST SPARKIES-IN-TRAINING
The annual challenge to find New Zealand’s best electrical apprentice is back for 2023, with renewed sponsorship from Schneider Electric. This year’s Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge Schneider module will be a completely new design with a focus on PDL Wiser, creating opportunity among apprentices for smart home leadership amid growing uptake of home automation solutions.ContinueContinue reading “RACE TO FIND NZ’S BEST SPARKIES-IN-TRAINING”
DREAM JOB: MANAPōURI MECHANICAL FITTER TICKS BOXES FOR GRADUATE
Holly Frewen is used to travelling, so making the trek from the depths of Fiordland’s Manapōuri hydro station to be in Timaru to graduate with her New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) is no big deal. What is a big deal is being given the chance to celebrate this milestone. “All throughContinueContinue reading “DREAM JOB: MANAPōURI MECHANICAL FITTER TICKS BOXES FOR GRADUATE”
ENGINEERING YOUR FUTURE
Maintenance engineers are joining the new wave of certified maintenance planners forging a proactive maintenance management approach to plant reliability, says Craig Carlyle of Maintenance Transformations Ltd. “Engineers are learning how to move from a belts and braces approach to professional management, delivering powerful business weapons to the organisation in the process,” says Carlyle. BackedContinueContinue reading “ENGINEERING YOUR FUTURE”
NEW PARTNER SEES ALUMNI SUCCESS AS KEYSTONE TRUST’S BEST ADVERTISEMENT
Executives say that Keystone Trust alumni in critical roles across asset management, contract management and site engineering were the catalyst for Fulton Hogan to become the organisation’s newest sponsorship partner. Keystone Trust provides education and career support for students working towards qualifications in Aotearoa’s property and construction sectors. Keystone’s general manager Amanda Stanes says theContinueContinue reading “NEW PARTNER SEES ALUMNI SUCCESS AS KEYSTONE TRUST’S BEST ADVERTISEMENT”
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