Growing our own talent is the way to go
Taking on three HVAC apprentices eighteen months ago was a big step for Christchurch-based Gavin Lowe Energy. It’s paying off, helping them meet their need for...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/growing-our-own-talent-is-the-way-to-go/Practical ways to help Pasifika learners build their skills on-the-job
A new project, involving four ITOs including Competenz, is developing and piloting practical activities and tools to help Pasifika learners build their skills on-the-job.Past studies have...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/practical-ways-to-help-pasifika-learners-build-their-skills-on-the-job/Competenz learner profile will reveal ‘Our Tane’
The Forestry Resources Project, which got underway in March, looks at the development of learner-centric resources to support 11 new qualifications in the pipeline at Competenz.Led...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/competenz-learner-profile-will-reveal-our-tane/Winemakers with production facilities in Auckland and Marlborough
For national winemaker Matua Wines, 2014 saw 73 operations employees work toward national certificates in competitive and core manufacturing as the company continues a training journey...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/winemakers-with-production-facilities-in-auckland-and-marlborough/Navigating ITO accountabilities
As an Industry Training Organisation (ITO), two-thirds of our funding comes from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) with employer contributions making up the remainder. Competenz is...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/navigating-ito-accountabilities/Hearts, minds and safety
At Competenz, health and safety is top of mind. And, we are actively involved in a range of safety reviews and initiatives. As an Industry Training...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/hearts-minds-and-safety/Update: forestry qualifications
Competenz manages qualifications that cover all aspects of forestry, from establishment to harvesting. The new forestry qualifications have been approved and are listed on the New...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/update-forestry-qualifications/2015 Forestry Industry Safety Summit
The second biennial Forestry Industry Safety Summit, held in Rotorua from May 3-4, advanced critical discussions on forestry safety, with a focus on developing local and...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/2015-forestry-industry-safety-summit/2015 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards
More than 20 nominations have been received across five categories for the Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards, to be held in Dunedin on 19 June 2015....
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/2015-southern-wood-council-forestry-awards/2015 Eastland Wood Council Forestry Awards
More than 480 people turned out for the sixth annual Eastland Wood Council Forestry Awards, held at the Farmers Air Showgrounds Event Centre in Gisborne on...
http://troq.competenz.org.nz/news/2015-eastland-wood-council-forestry-awards/
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