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Competenz – Your trades guide Skills for life and career choices for you competenz.org.nz
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Contents
to blow your mind! Skills fo r l ife
Competenz skills for life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Our industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Early preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to choose your career. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your future career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Why choose on-the-job-training? . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Writing your CV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interview tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Employability skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting your driver licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Research confirms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Work experience and Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Learner support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Career ch o ices
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Food and Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Print, Packaging and Signmaking . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Laundry and Drycleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Career development skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Career index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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Competenz
sk i lls What is Competenz?
Competenz is an industry training organisation (ITO) which
means we’re one of a special group of businesses that has
government authority to design on-the-job-training for people
just like you.
We work with more than 3,500 companies and more than 20,000
learners in 37 industries all over New Zealand.
for
We work with trainees and apprentices, schools, employers,
training providers and assessors around the country to help
Kiwis learn while they earn.
What is Why train
life
on-the-job on-the-job?
training? On-the-job training means you:
» E arn while you learn – no student loan and you’re
On-the-job-training allows you to learn skills while
getting paid from day one
you’re working and getting paid. First you learn the
» Finish your training with a job instead of needing to
basic skills, then as you progress you learn more
look for one
advanced skills to do your job even better. The more
» Gain practical skills that employers really want (for
you learn, the more career opportunities will come
even more job opportunities)
your way, things like promotions, pay rises, new job
» Get a nationally recognised qualification that proves
opportunities, new learning opportunities… and all
you’ve got what it takes.
these add up to having a great career over your
whole lifetime.
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What types of Work experience and
Gateway programmes How does How does
on-the-job training These are work placements for senior school students
(Year 11 and above). It is a formal arrangement
on-the-job Competenz help?
are there? between a school, a student, and an employer to give
you structured learning in a workplace and can count training work? Competenz is the link between you, your employer,
your industry, and the New Zealand Qualifications
towards your NCEA.
On-the-job training can be done in a few different Competenz can help you find a job where you Authority (NZQA). That’s how you get a recognised
qualification in the work you do. Our job is to design
ways. What they all have in common is that you will be taught skills everyday. You may also
the training you do, provide learning materials and
learn while doing the job and get a qualification attend classes at polytechnics or do some online
that proves what skills you’ve learned.
Apprenticeships learning. You will be assessed by your bosses
check that you’re fairly assessed at each stage of
training to prove you have learned the necessary skills.
These are a formal arrangement between an and industry experts, who will sign off that you
employer, a learner, and an ITO just like Competenz. have achieved the required standard in your
Apprenticeships are a three to four-year commitment We:
work. The good thing is that you will be
for everyone involved. Apprenticeships teach you how assessed on things you have already learned. » Help you find a job
to do a whole job and qualify you in a trade. » Provide you with training materials and eLearning
» Visit you at your workplace to check on
your progress
» Arrange for you to complete any off-job training
Traineeships you need (for example, at a polytechnic)
These are a formal arrangement between an employer, » Assess (or arrange assessments) to confirm you
a learner, and an ITO just like Competenz. Traineeships have built your skills
are shorter than apprenticeships, between six and » Moderate assessments to make sure they are fair,
18 months. You learn important skills to do the job valid and consistent across the country
with structured training, and you gain a qualification. » Log your record of achievement with NZQA so you
Traineeships can begin at entry-level to learn how to have a permanent record that everyone recognises
do a job. Traineeships can also be at advanced levels proving you have met the required standard.
to develop additional skills in specific areas of work.
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our Thinking about
on-the-job training?
On-the-job training can happen at any stage of your working life and
there are lots of options to help you. There are many things you can
industries
do to make yourself more employable to the industry you want to
work in and the employers who can help you get the skills you need.
a rly
E eparation
We work with the following industries.
You’ll find out more about most of them
and the work they do in this guide. pr At school?
Gaining Level 1 or Level 2 NCEA is useful for many jobs,
but some have no minimum entry requirements. You can
gain credits related to our industries as part of your NCEA.
Engineering and Forestry Print, Packaging
related trades Harvesting and Signmaking
Fabrication Silviculture Print Finished school?
Mechanical Engineering Packaging
Pre-trade training is available from polytechs or training
General Engineering Signmaking
companies and can be a good opportunity to learn more
Machining Laundry and
about a job and industry. Achievement of 50 credits is a
Fitting and Machining Drycleaning good sign to a future employer.
Maintenance Engineering
Laundry
Transport
Toolmaking
Drycleaning Maritime
Fire Protection
Mechanical Building Services
Rail Already working?
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Talk to your current boss about training opportunities.
Locksmithing Manufacturing If they are interested in training you or offering you an
Dairy Systems Manufacturing apprenticeship there is government funding available
Protective Coatings Steel Manufacturing to help, they just need to talk to us.
Wood Manufacturing
Glass Manufacturing
Food and Beverage Furniture Experienced worker?
Pulp and Paper
Bakery If you’ve been working for a number of years but don’t
Solid Wood
Butchery have any formal qualifications, then the Assessment of
Wood Panels
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Prior Learning programme (APL) is a good way to have your
Plastics and Materials
Winery Cellar Operations skills assessed against industry standards and recorded
Manufacturing
with NZQA.
Paint and Coatings
Apparel
Textiles
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How to
Choose your career
Trades and services roles are varied. Even within
one industry, different roles will suit different people.
School subjects count in making your career choice.
Other influencing factors include the type of person
you are, the sorts of experience you have and the kind
of workplace that might appeal to you. Below is a list to
Vocational Pathways
get you thinking about what you are like, what you know Vocational Pathways help you plan your journey from
and what you like to do. school through to getting a job. Using the colour coded
pathways, you can easily see how your skills and
interests relate to the trades and industries supported
Sound like you?
by Competenz.
Study areas Helpful experience Pathway key
» English or Media Studies or History » Administration, planning or organising things
Four Vocational Pathways are
» Maths or Accounting or Economics » Working with facts and figures
represented across our jobs and
» Sciences or Workshop Technology » Customer service or helping people
trades. You can spot them on each job
» Food or Nutrition » Analysing, researching or problem-solving
page with these symbols:
» Agriculture or Horticulture » Making or fixing things
» Physical Education or Health » Selling or persuading people
» Creative Arts » Working with machinery
Creative Industries
(Visual/Textiles/Graphics/Performance/Music) » Working with computers
» Computing/ICT/Information Management » Creative work (writing, drawing, styling).
» Geography or Languages. Manufacturing and Technology
Preferred work environments
Attributes » Inside (retail or shop)
Primary Industries
» Confident communicator » Inside (office environment)
» Strong eye for detail » Inside (workshop or plant) Services Industries
» Reasonable strength and fitness » Outside (outdoors)
» Good literacy and numeracy » Outside (marine)
» Confidence with IT, computers, technology » Outside (in vehicles)
» Good organisational skills » One place every day
» Good initiative/can-do attitude » Different places from time to time
» Good work habits/time management » Lots of different places every day. For more information visit
» Good at problem-solving/creative. www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways
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Your
Future Why choose
on the job
Career training? One of the great things about learning
on-the-job is that you gain real skills
while you’re working. That means no
student loans and you’re paid while
you learn. On-the-job training through
The skills you learn now in a real job will teach you skills for your whole life and
Competenz is funded mostly by your
every job you ever do. Get in. Get amongst it. Start learning and earning now.
employer and the Tertiary Education
Commission (TEC), at minimal or no
No student loans cost to you.
Learning for life Exciting career prospects or debt
On-the-job training with Competenz gives you Every training pathway we manage includes a clear When you choose to earn while you learn, it’s
nationally recognised qualifications that you can view of your future career options, whether that’s important to consider not just how much money
Business skills
take anywhere. We know our employers are keen learning advanced skills in on-the-job specifics or you’re making but how much you are saving with
to keep their staff, and in many cases, see the learning to develop key business skills for supervisory ‘free training’. Avoiding a student loan gives you
and experience
benefit in providing ongoing and advanced training, or management roles. more financial freedom than your peers.
even after you’ve completed your traineeship or
All of our industries give you many opportunities to
apprenticeship. That means you will continue to earn,
build rewarding careers. We use the term ‘strands’
Two years
while you advance in your chosen career. Once you’ve We Kiwis have nearly 500,000 small businesses.
to talk about areas you can choose to specialise in
completed your job training, we also offer training in That means nearly one person out of every three
as your on-the-job training progresses so you can
skills like business administration, managing people, works in a small business. That’s the single largest
‘fees-free’
choose to do more of the things you like the most,
sales, lean manufacturing and all sorts of other skills employment sector in the country, and learning a trade
and want to do in the future.
that will help you and the business you work for or service role can be the perfect base for having your
get ahead. If you’re interested in starting your career but not own business down the track.
All apprenticeships and targeted traineeships are
sure about what path to take, head to
fees-free between 01 July 2020 to 31 December 2022
competenz.org.nz to find ideas and search for
Up-to-date skills learning programmes that’ll help you make your mark.
– regardless of whether you’re are already enrolled or
Unlock your
enrol after 01 July 2020.
Part of our role is to ensure that your training is fit for The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)
purpose as industries and work specifics change.
We review and update our qualifications in partnership
covers all training fees that would otherwise be paid
to the transitional industry training organisation for potential
with industry, so your learning is always relevant to the training assessment, including night courses, study
job you do. Sometimes the names of a qualification group fees, eLearning fees and course related On-the-job training means you can experience what
will change as we build programmes to meet industry text books. a job is really like and you can choose to follow higher
needs. For example, some of our qualifications are qualifications in areas that interest you or you’re good
All learners enrolling into a Competenz qualification
called New Zealand Certificates and others are called at. Often we don’t know what we might excel at until
must meet the entry requirements, with the aim of
National Certificates but they all provide a nationally we have an opportunity to try. That’s where on-the-job
completing the full qualification, and with the support
recognised qualification at the required level within the training can unlock your potential.
of their employer.
New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
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Get ting Top tip
Ask your friends and family to connect
you with people who work in the industry
a job
s
you’re interested in. Call them or go and
see them and ask lots of questions.
If you’re keen enough, they may be able
to help you find a job.
Show you're interested Be a team player
Employers want to know you're interested in their Employers are looking for people who fit in.
industry and their business. Take the time to learn Show them you're friendly, helpful and reliable.
about the company before you approach them.
Volunteer for work experience
Be willing to learn It's a great way to show you're interested in an
how employers you've mastered new skills in
S employer's business and motivated to get ahead.
The first step for
the past – and you're keen to keep learning. You may even get a job offer.
on-the-job training Show a great work ethic
Your employer wants to be able to rely on you.
Make a plan
nd stick with it! It can take a while to find the right
A
is to get a job
Turn up on time, follow instructions and work hard! job. Persevering will pay off!
The main things employers are looking for
are a good attitude and a driver licence.
Start your job search today
Search for ‘apprenticeships’ on New Zealand job search
websites like Trade Me and Seek, and check out the
Competenz job board at
competenz.org.nz/jobseekers/finding-a-job/
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writing Writing your CV
and covering letter
Job-specific skills
your CV...
When you’re applying for jobs, look closely at the job
description. It will tell you the things an employer is
Your CV and covering letter are important tools. looking for. Be honest. If you don’t have a skill, tell
They show what you’ve done, the skills you already them what you have done that’s similar or tell them
have, and why an employer should choose you. how keen you are to learn that skill. Don’t be shy to tell
There are plenty of templates available to help you. them about your nearest matched skills.
What’s most important is you write it for an employer’s
point of view. Think about the skills they will be looking For example:
for and make them the top things you include. What the job description says…
Employers in different industries are often looking ‘Ideally you have commercial crewing experience.’
for similar skills. These are called transferable skills
Top tip
Don’t just use one CV for all the jobs
(that means they can be transferred from one type
of work to another). These are really useful skills to
concentrate on when you’re starting out. Everybody
has at least some of them.
What you can say is…
“While I don’t have commercial crewing
experience, I have crewed on private
boats for family and friends and done
you apply for; write a CV for each and lifesaving, first aid and boatmasters
every job. Order your information to Skills employers want training and I am very keen to learn.”
match the skills and experience they » Communication skills
listed in the job description. » C
ustomer service skills –
in person, on the phone, and online
» Ability to work well in a team
» Literacy and numeracy skills
» Using computers and technology
» Planning and organisational skills
» Initiative and a can-do attitude
» Problem-solving skills
» Good work habits and independence
» Health and safety skills.
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Inte r v i e w t i p s Employability skills
First impressions count!
» D
ress smart – get a haircut if needed and wear
Before the interview
» Research the organisation
Get ready for work
clean, conservative clothing » Prepare questions about the role
» Be positive, smile and show enthusiasm Employability skills are personal qualities or attitudes that make you ready for work.
» Practice your interview skills with friends and family
» B
ody language – be open and expressive, Below are the top skills New Zealand employers say are essential for the workplace*.
» Familiarise yourself with the role and job application
sit up and speak clearly
» W
rite down all your skills and be confident with your
» Arrive early for your interview ability to do the job
» Ensure your mobile phone is on silent or switched off » P
lan your journey, allow for extra travel time, and
» T
idy up your social media accounts – your new boss know where you are going to park.
Positive attitude Self-management
might look you up online. Having a positive attitude is like showing up to your When you manage yourself, you are in control of what
team’s game ready to give it your best, excited and you do and say in a way that doesn’t harm yourself or
At the interview ready to go – even if the chances of winning are low others. You turn up to school or work on time, in the
and it’s going to be hard work. right clothes and ready to start, and people can rely
» S
mile and shake hands with your interviewer and on you.
maintain eye contact
» T
ake time to think about your answer to every
question
Communication
Willingness to learn
Sample » If you misunderstand a question, don’t be afraid to You have good communication skills if you can listen
interview questions ask the interviewer to repeat it well, you don’t swear at work or have a bad attitude,
you can ask for what you want clearly, and you’re not
Willingness to learn is showing that you’re happy to
learn new things to do your job well. It also means that
» A
lways ask questions – this is your chance to ask
afraid to ask if you don’t understand something. when, for example, your coach says that you need to
the employer anything you want to know about their
» Can you tell us about yourself? work on your passes, or your kapa haka teacher says
workplace and the job you are applying for
you need to improve your actions, you don’t get too
» A
t the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for upset, but take it calmly and try hard to do better.
» W
hy do you want to work for
their time. You could ask the next steps in the Teamwork
this organisation? recruitment process.
Teamwork is just like when you’re playing sport or
» W
hat made you apply for this performing in a band. You help each other to get
what you want, you make sure you do your part, you
Thinking skills
particular job?
After the interview get on with everyone, and you respect your coach or Using thinking skills means to use your initiative –
» H
ave you done this kind of manager. if you see a problem, don’t wait for someone else
» If possible, email the interviewer and thank them
to fix it, find a way to do it yourself. When you make
work before? for taking the time to see you. This shows you are
a decision, such as what to do when you leave school,
interested in the role and are professional
s
you think carefully about all your choices and ask
» H
ow will we benefit from taking » It may take several weeks before you hear back Resilience for advice.
you on? about your interview – if you haven’t, you can politely
Maybe you’ve worked really hard on that NCEA project
call or email the company
and got a Not Achieved and feel like giving up. Or
» W
hat are your strengths and » Y
ou may be asked to come back for a second or your family moves to a new town, away from your *Source: Careers NZ
weaknesses? third interview. This is quite normal as recruiting can friends. Resilience is accepting that life does can be
be a lengthy process. challenging at times. It’s about being able to adapt,
» T
ell me about a time when you had
ask for help and keep going.
to deal with conflict/experienced
failure/resolved a problem/
achieved a goal/took a leadership
role within a group.
16 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 17Getting your
driver licence Did you k n o w ?
Research confirms apprentices
earn more than university
Having a New Zealand Driver Licence
could increase your chances of
28
getting a job, depending on the
career you choose.
graduates by age *
You can get your Learner Licence when you turn 16, When you have had your Restricted Licence for at least Two separate sets of research* confirm that trainees and apprentices are earning
which means you can drive an automatic or manual 18 months, you can apply for your Full Licence which
and learning their way to financial success.
vehicle while you learn to drive, supervised by means you can drive an automatic or manual vehicle,
someone who holds a Full Driver Licence. without supervision, with passengers,and at any time.
By avoiding student debt, apprentices and trainees earn Net assets at age 40
Once you have had your Learner Licence for six For more information about the process, significantly more in the early stages of their career and
months, you can apply for your Restricted Licence, see www.nzta.govt.nz get a financial head start. » Apprentice $489,827
which means you can drive on your own between » Bachelors $229,806
They buy a home earlier and for most of their careers, » No further qualifications $399,501.
5am – 10pm.
have a higher net financial position than graduates with
a bachelors degree and above.
Net assets at age 64
“
» B
y the age of 28 an apprentice has earned $165,000
more than BA, BCom and BSc graduates
» Apprentice $1.85 million
The roadmap for your car licence » B
y the age of 30 a mechanical engineer has earned
$185,998 more than an accountant.
y the age of 28 an apprentice
B
has earned $165,000 more than
BA, BCom and BSc graduates*
» Bachelors $1.85 million
» No further qualifications $1.65 million.
y the age of 30 a mechanical
B
engineer has earned $185,998
more than an accountant*
“
*Scarlatti research 2018 ‘Income outcomes’ and BERL research 2017 ‘An apprenticeship or studying for a degree –
which is the better choice for young people?’
18 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 19W o r k Learner
ex p e r i e n ce support
an d Literacy and numeracy In some industries, the following support options
are also available to our learners:
If you sometimes feel like you struggle with reading,
writing, adding numbers or measuring correctly,
it might also affect your workplace learning. Study groups
If it’s something you are concerned about, don’t let
y
Our study groups provide an opportunity for group
a
it stop you! We are here to help. Talk to your training
w
discussion with peers, in addition to receiving one-on-
gat e
advisor and they will figure out the type of support
one support with assessment material.
you need. We have a network of people all over
New Zealand to help you with language, literacy
and numeracy.
Apprentice inductions
Dyslexia support An induction equips you with the skills, knowledge,
and confidence to kick-start your apprenticeship while
Did you know that one in ten Kiwis in the workforce is providing an opportunity to discuss and implement
dyslexic? Dyslexia does not affect general intelligence, good study practices.
but can cause difficulties when learning to read or
interpret words, letters, and other symbols.
Work experience and Gateway offer a fantastic opportunity If you have suspected or diagnosed dyslexia, Mentoring
Competenz can assist you to access funding for
to experience what it’s like to work in a trade and gain NCEA tools and equipment through government agency, Our mentoring programme is a valuable opportunity
credits where relevant. Workbridge. to get guidance and support over and above your
quarterly visit from a training advisor.
Work placement is unpaid, but you can think of it as a job
interview. If you make a good impression, it could lead to an
apprenticeship job.
To find out more or discuss your
Talk to Competenz to find out more.
options, talk to your training
advisor or visit competenz.org.nz
20 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 21Car e e r
Cho i ces
ah e a d
22 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 23Engineering
What is it really like?
What do engineers do?
Engineers keep New Zealand’s Types of engineering roles
industries running with a broad range There are many types of engineers doing amazing work
all over the country:
of skills like welding, manufacturing
machined and formed parts, plus Role Page
repairs and maintenance of all kinds General Engineer .............................................. 26
of machinery and equipment. You’ll Engineering Machinist ..................................... 28
learn on-the-job and through training.
Engineering Fitter and Machinist ................... 30
New Zealand needs many more
Fabricator .......................................................... 32
trades-qualified engineers and there
are loads of opportunities! Maintenance Engineer ..................................... 34
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer . 36
Mechanical Building Services Engineer ........ 38
Dairy Systems Technician .............................. 40
Toolmaker ......................................................... 42
Locksmith ......................................................... 44
Fire Protection Engineer ................................. 46
Competenz connections
We work with more than 1,000 engineering
companies across New Zealand that employ and
train trades engineers, including Apprentice Training
New Zealand (ATNZ).
24 Competenz Trades Guide Career pathways – competenz.org.nz 25General Jobseekers,
check our we
bsite
for job vacanc
ies
Engineer competenz.o
rg.nz
Kaipūhanga
How to become A typical day Sound like you?
a general engineer Normally an eight-hour day;
sometimes working longer may Study areas
You train through an on-the-job
apprenticeship to become a be required. » English or Media or History
general engineer and you will learn » Maths or Accounting or
Each day can be quite different;
a whole range of skills. Economics
engineering work is varied, and
» Sciences or Workshop
can involve fitting, machining,
Technologies
welding, maintenance, repair,
» Computing/ICT/Information
hydraulics, pneumatics and/or
On-the-job training Management.
fabrication.
Apprenticeship Generally, your training will Attributes
4 years be tailored to the type of work » Reasonable strength and fitness
you do. » Good literacy and numeracy
Your training will depend on your » Good organisational skills
employer, the job you do, and your » Good work habits/time
current skill level at every stage. management.
Helpful experience
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
What do they do? » Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
General engineers have good to time.
broad skills and knowledge
of welding, fabrication,
machining, and fitting. Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
Their work includes fitting
and assembly work, machine School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
shop work, service and repair Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
work, manufacturing and
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » General Engineer » Specialist Engineer » Foreman
general fabrication of all kinds » Engineering Supervisor » Site Supervisor
» Maths
of machines and equipment » Science (physics) » Leading Hand » Business Manager
including hydraulics and » Technology (metal work) » Workshop Supervisor » Business Owner
» Welding Supervisor
pneumatics. » English
Interested? Visit competenz.org.nz to look at the specific qualification options that are right for you.
26 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 27Machining Jobseekers,
check our we
bsite
for job vacanc
ies
Engineer competenz.o
rg.nz
Kaiūhanga Pūrere
How to become A typical day Sound like you?
a engineering machinist Normally an eight-hour day;
You train through an on-the-job sometimes working longer may Study areas
apprenticeship to become an be required. » English or Media or History
engineering machinist and you will Each day can be quite different; » Maths or Accounting or
learn a whole range of skills. machining work is varied and can Economics
include making and assembling » Sciences or Workshop
metal parts. Technologies
» Computing/ICT/Information
On-the-job training Using Computer Numerical Management.
Controlled (CNC) machines, you
Apprenticeship could be making componentry in Attributes
4 years bulk or making small quantities of » Strong eye for detail
unique or special parts. » Good literacy and numeracy
Your training will depend on your » Good organisational skills
employer, the job you do and your » Good work habits/time
skill level at every stage. management.
Helpful experience
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Different places from time
to time.
What do they do?
Machinists manufacture Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
precision components from
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traditional manual machines Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Engineering Machinist » Specialist Engineer » Foreman
and techniques, through to » Maths » Fitting and Assembly Work » Engineering Supervisor » Site Supervisor
» Machine Shop » Leading Hand » Business Manager
high-tech, computerised » Science (physics)
» Fitter and Turner » Workshop Supervisor » Business Owner
» Technology (metal work)
machines requiring » English » CNC Programmer/Operator » Welding Supervisor
programming skills.
» Manufacturing Engineer
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? a engineering fitter Normally an eight-hour day;
and machinist sometimes working longer may be Study areas
Fitter and machinists You train through an on-the-job
required. Each day can be quite » English or Media or History
different; fitting and machining » Maths or Accounting or
manufacture and assemble apprenticeship to become an
work is varied and can include Economics
components for all types of engineering fitter and machinist and
the assembly, alignment and » Sciences or Workshop
you will learn a whole range of skills.
machinery and equipment. machining of components, plus Technologies
They use traditional and installation of machines, hydraulic » Computing/ICT/Information
or pneumatic control systems. Management.
modern processes and
On-the-job training
machinery. Basic Computer Numerical
Attributes
Controlled (CNC) machinery
Apprenticeship » Strong eye for detail
operations are often used, and
4 years » Good literacy and numeracy
you could be involved in making
prototypes for testing purposes. » Good organisational skills
Your training will depend on your » Good work habits/time
employer, the job you do and your management.
skill level at every stage.
Helpful experience
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Different places from time
to time.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
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Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Engineering fitter and machinist » Specialist engineer » Foreman
» Maths » Fitter and turner » Engineering supervisor » Site supervisor
» Science (physics) » CNC programmer/operator » Leading hand » Business manager
» Technology (metal work) » Manufacturing engineer » Workshop supervisor » Business owner
» English » Welding supervisor
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? a fabricator Normally an eight-hour day;
You train through an on-the-job sometimes working longer may Study areas
Fabricators work with metals. apprenticeship to become a be required. » English or Media or History
They make steel parts and fabricator and you will learn Fabrication work is varied and can » Maths or Accounting or
a whole range of skills. Economics
structures, from kitchen sinks include working with metals to
» Sciences or Workshop
create specific products, working
(light fabrication) to steel tanks from design engineers’ drawings, Technologies
(heavy fabrication) or even a measuring, cutting, bending and » Computing/ICT/Information
On-the-job training Management.
skyscrapers (steel construction welding metals, and testing the
fabrication). They are also Apprenticeship finished products.
Attributes
called sheet metal workers, 4 years Training is tailored to the type of » Reasonable strength and fitness
steel construction workers, work you do; heavy fabrication, » Confidence with IT, computers,
Your training will depend on your light fabrication or steel
boilermakers and fitter- employer, the job you do and your construction.
technology
» Good organisational skills
welders. skill level at every stage. » Good work habits/time
management.
Helpful experience
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
to time.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Fabricator (light, heavy » Specialist Fabricator » Foreman
or steel construction) » Supervisor » Site Supervisor
» Maths
» Science (physics) » Leading Hand » Business Manager
» Technology (metal work) » Workshop Supervisor » Business Owner
» English » Welding Supervisor
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How to become A typical day Attributes
a maintenance engineer Normally an eight-hour day;
» Reasonable strength and fitness
» Confidence with IT, computers,
You train through an on-the-job sometimes working longer may
technology
apprenticeship to become a be required.
» Good organisational skills
maintenance engineer and you Work can include installing and » Good work habits/time
will learn a whole range maintaining machinery, shutting management
of skills. down maintenance work (e.g. » Good literacy and numeracy
within engineering, manufacturing skills
and mining industries), making » Strong eye for detail.
adjustments to meet production
On-the-job training
requirements, monitoring Helpful experience
Apprenticeship equipment condition, diagnosis » Making or fixing things
4 years and fault finding. You will usually » Working with machinery
be working onsite at a production/ » Working with computers
manufacturing business. » Analysing, researching and
Your training will depend on your
employer, the job you do and your problem-solving.
skill level at every stage.
Preferred work environments
Sound like you?
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Outside (outdoors)
Study areas » Different places from time
» English or Media or History to time.
» Maths or Accounting or
Economics
» Sciences or Workshop
Technologies
» Computing/ICT/Information
Management.
What do they do?
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responsible for making sure School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
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reliable and run smoothly.
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Maintenance Engineer » Specialist Fabricator » Foreman
They use systems to plan » Machine Building and » Supervisor » Site Supervisor
» Maths
and oversee scheduled » Science (physics)
Installation Engineer » Leading Hand » Business Manager
maintenance to reduce » Technology (metal work)
» Fluid Power Technician » Workshop Supervisor » Business Owner
» Welding Supervisor
breakdowns. » English
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
a refrigeration and air Normally an eight-hour day;
conditioning engineer sometimes working longer may Study areas
be required. » English or Media or History
You train through an on-the-job
apprenticeship to become a Work can include installing » Maths or Accounting or
refrigeration and air conditioning and maintaining refrigeration Economics
engineer and you will learn a and air conditioning systems in » Sciences or Workshop
whole range of skills. office buildings, hospitals and Technologies
factories, through to refrigeration » Computing/ICT/Information
engineering in warehouses, ships, Management.
containers and trucks.
On-the-job training Attributes
You are likely to work in many » Strong eye for detail
Apprenticeship different locations each day. » Good literacy and numeracy
4 years » Good organisational skills
» Good work habits/time
Your training will depend on your management.
employer, the job you do and your
skill level at every stage. Helpful experience
» Analysing, researching
or problem-solving
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
What do they do? to time.
Refrigeration and air Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
conditioning engineers
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
manufacture, install and Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
maintain the systems used to
provide heating or cooling to Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer » Specialist Engineer » Foreman
buildings, and refrigeration to » Maths » Air Conditioning Systems Designer » Supervisor » Site Supervisor
» Industrial Refrigeration Engineer » Business
store and transport perishable » Science (physics)
» Commercial Refrigeration Engineer Manager
» Technology (metal work)
items such as food and » English » Transport Refrigeration Engineer » Business Owner
medicine.
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Ratonga Hanga Pūkaha
How to become A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? a mechanical building Normally an eight-hour day;
services engineer sometimes working longer may Study areas
Mechanical building You train through an on-the-
be required. » English or Media or History
services engineers install job apprenticeship to become Work can include installing and » Maths or Accounting or
Economics
and maintain the heating, a mechanical building services maintaining air conditioning
» Sciences or Workshop
engineer and you will learn a and heating systems in office
ventilation, air conditioning and buildings, hospitals and factories. Technologies
whole range of skills.
environmental control systems » Computing/ICT/Information
You are likely to work in a variety Management.
used in offices, hospitals, of locations.
supermarkets and other On-the-job training Attributes
businesses. » Strong eye for detail
Apprenticeship » Good literacy and numeracy
4 years » Good organisational skills
» Good work habits/time
Your training will depend on your management.
employer, the job you do and your
skill level at every stage. Helpful experience
» Analysing, researching
or problem-solving
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
to time.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Mechanical Building Services Engineer » Supervisor » Foreman
» Maths » System Designer » Site Supervisor
» Science (physics) » Commercial Engineer » Business Manager
» Technology (metal work) » Industrial Engineer » Business Owner
» English
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
a dairy technician Normally an eight-hour day;
You train through an on-the-job sometimes outside normal hours Study areas
apprenticeship to become a dairy if there is a breakdown. » English or Media or History
systems technician and you will Each day can be quite different; » Maths or Accounting or
learn a whole range of skills. working in a workshop one day Economics
and on a farm the next. » Sciences or Workshop
Technologies
You will install, maintain, test, » Agriculture or Horticulture
On-the-job training diagnose faults and make
recommendations for milking Attributes
Apprenticeship systems, farm water and/or » Good literacy and numeracy
3 years farm dairy effluent systems to » Good work habits/time
keep them running smoothly. management
Your training will depend on your » Good at problem-solving/
employer, the job you do and your creative.
skill level at every stage.
Helpful experience
» Customer service
or helping people
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
to time.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
What do they do?
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Dairy systems technicians install Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
and maintain milking systems,
farm water or effluent systems. Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Dairy Systems Engineer » Supervisor » Foreman
» Maths » Milking Machine System Technician » Site Supervisor
They play an essential role » Pump Technician » Business Manager
» Science (physics)
in supporting New Zealand’s » Technology (metal work) » Farm Water System Technician » Business Owner
biggest industry. » English » Dairy Effluent System Technician
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
a toolmaker Normally an eight-hour day;
You train through an on-the-job sometimes working longer may Study areas
apprenticeship to become a be required. » English or Media or History
toolmaker and you will learn a Work can include designing and » Maths or Accounting or
whole range of skills. manufacturing moulds, dies or Economics
casts for mass-produced product » Sciences or Workshop
containers (for example, paint and Technologies
aerosol cans) as well as designing » Computing/ICT/Information
On-the-job training Management.
and manufacturing one-off tools
Apprenticeship needed within an industry.
Attributes
4 years You’ll learn computer-aided » Strong eye for detail
design/computer-aided » Good literacy and numeracy
Your training will depend on your manufacturing (CAD/CAM) » Confidence with IT, computers,
employer, the job you do and your programmes and also computer technology
skill level at every stage. numerical control (CNC) or » Good work habits/time
electrical discharge machining management.
(EDM) using computers.
Helpful experience
» Making or fixing things
» Working with machinery
» Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (workshop or plant).
What do they do?
Toolmakers use precision engineering
skills to make specialist tooling
such as moulds, and dies, for use in
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the manufacture of many common
household items such as aerosol School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
cans and plastic bottles. They use Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
manually operated machines through
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Toolmaker » Specialist Toolmaker » Foreman
to high-tech computerised machines
» Maths » Machine Shop » Supervisor » Site Supervisor
that require advanced software to » CNC Programmer/Operator » Business Manager
» Science (physics)
programme them for 3D machining. » Technology (metal work) » Research and Development » Business Owner
Manufacturing
» English
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? a locksmith Sometimes an eight-hour day;
You train through an on-the-job sometimes on shift work rosters Study areas
Locksmiths provide security apprenticeship to become a or on call. » English or Media or History
for homes, businesses and locksmith and you will learn Work can include discussing » Maths or Accounting or
a whole range of skills with Economics
other assets. clients’ security needs through to
» Sciences or Workshop
different electives available in replacing lost keys or cracking a
They can your final year. safe. Typically, you travel to the Technologies
client’s location so you’re often on » Computing/ICT/Information
» Secure premises Management.
the move. Your clients could be
» Provide security advice On-the-job training private owners or law enforcement
Attributes
agencies, depending on the
» Open jammed or broken locks company. » Strong eye for detail
Apprenticeship
» Confidence with IT, computers,
» Make replacement keys 4 years You may also be involved in technology
» Unlock vehicles, buildings providing security advice, for » Good work habits/time
Your training will depend on your example, alarm systems.
or safes employer, the job you do and your
management
» Good at problem-solving/
» Assist law enforcement skill level at every stage. creative.
agencies with:
Helpful experience
- Evictions
» Customer service
- Repossessions or helping people
» Making or fixing things.
- Search warrants
- Forensic investigations. Preferred work environments
» Inside (retail or shop)
» Lots of different places
every day.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Locksmith » Specialist Locksmith » Business Manager
» Maths » Team Leader » Business Owner
» Science (physics) » Supervisor
» Technology (metal work)
» English
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How to become A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? a fire protection Sometimes an eight-hour day;
engineer sometimes on shift work rosters Study areas
Fire protection engineers deal You train through an on-the-job
or on call. » English or Media or History
with fire safety equipment traineeship or apprenticeship to Work can include discussing » Maths or Accounting or
Economics
used in commerical buildings. become a fire protection engineer clients’ fire protection needs and
» Sciences or Workshop
and you will learn a whole range surveying their fire risk as well
They survey, select, install, as selecting, commissioning and Technologies
of skills.
commission and maintain maintaining firefighting and fire » Computing/ICT/Information
hand-operated firefighting safety equipment (from hand- Management.
equipment and protection On-the-job training
operated tools to entire protection
Attributes
and/or detection systems).
and detection systems. » Strong eye for detail
Traineeship » Confidence with IT, computers,
2 - 4 years technology
» Good work habits/time
Apprenticeship management
3 - 4 years » Good at problem-solving/
creative.
Your training will depend on your
Helpful experience
employer, the job you do and your
skill level at every stage. » Customer service
or helping people
» Making or fixing things.
Preferred work environments
» Inside (retail or shop)
» Inside (office environment)
» Inside (workshop or plant)
» Lots of different places
every day.
Pathway Manufacturing and Technology
School Entry level jobs Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Unit standards in schools Apprenticeship Higher learning Higher learning
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in: » Fire Protection Engineer » Team Leader » Business Manager
» Maths » Supervisor » Business Owner
» Science (physics)
» Technology (metal work)
» English
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46 Competenz Trades Guide competenz.org.nz 47Forestry
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What do forestry workers do?
Types of forestry workers
Forestry workers produce 98 per There are many people working in forestry doing great
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uses. Most of the work is outdoors in in the forest growing and harvesting the trees:
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How to become a A typical day Sound like you?
What do they do? forestry and logging Often a ten-hour working day;
worker sometimes weekend work is Study areas
Forestry and logging workers You train on-the-job gaining
required. There is a variety of jobs » S
ciences or Workshop
to do from preparing the ground, Technologies
plant, prune, measure, cut and specific forestry skills as well as
planting, pruning, measuring tree » Agriculture or Horticulture
clear trees from forests. They related skills such as first aid,
growth, selecting and cutting » Physical Education or Health.
chainsaw and equipment skills,
have good knowledge of trees down trees, through to using
heavy machinery handling and
and timber types, tree pruning, firefighting, depending on where
harvesting machinery, operating Attributes
loaders, cutting and grading logs » Reasonable strength and fitness
felling, cutting and trimming you complete your training.
and maintaining equipment. » Good initiative/can-do attitude
methods, good mechanical
You’ll need to be safety conscious, » Good work habits/time
operations skills (from practical and work well in a team. management.
chainsaws to heavy machinery) On-the-job training
along with firefighting, and Helpful experience
Traineeship
health and safety skills. » Making or fixing things
1 - 4 years » Working with machinery.
Apprenticeship Preferred work environments
2.5 - 3.5 years » Outside (outdoors)
» Different places from time
Your training will depend on your to time.
employer, the job you do and your
skill level at every stage.
Pathway Primary Industries
Entry level jobs
School Advanced jobs Senior jobs
Traineeship or
Unit standards in schools Higher learning Higher learning
apprenticeship
Good NCEA Level 1 passes in: » Forestry Worker » Crew Manager » Forest Manager
» Maths » Logging Worker » Contractor » Business Owner
» English
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