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Let’s level up: realising the potential of the disabled workforce
11/11/24
Let’s level up: realising the potential of the disabled workforce
We are proud to launch this groundbreaking research, which reveals the hidden potential of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s disabled workforce. Commissioned from All is for All...
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Keeping Building Construction & Allied Trade Skills relevant
07/11/24
Keeping Building Construction & Allied Trade Skills relevant
We are reviewing Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose. New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and...
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Showcasing Kaiapoi High School’s building course
31/10/24
Showcasing Kaiapoi High School’s building course
Supporting schools is an important part of our mahi. We do this by visiting schools, organising and running cluster moderation events, and carrying out desk-top...
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Is the grass really greener?
24/10/24
Is the grass really greener?
The long-held belief that Australia offers better financial opportunities for New Zealanders in the construction and infrastructure sectors may no longer hold true, according to...
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Building skills for life
23/10/24
Building skills for life
Rolleston Prison Construction Yard staff hosted Tracy-Lee Burkhart, Qualification Developer, in September.  Tracy-Lee was keen to learn about the construction industry training programme and the methodology...
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Connecting students with industry
16/10/24
Connecting students with industry
Increasing knowledge, providing hands-on experience and changing perceptions of careers in construction and infrastructure are invaluable in making decisions easier for career seekers. A recent...
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Occupation spotlight – stepping into Civil
16/10/24
Occupation spotlight – stepping into Civil
Traffic management within the civil infrastructure sector offers an excellent entry into the industry. Temporary traffic management workers play a vital role in projects such...
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Perceptions of construction and infrastructure careers
16/10/24
Perceptions of construction and infrastructure careers
Recent research we commissioned highlighted that less than 20% of respondents were able to identify more than four occupations in construction and infrastructure. However, a...
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Spotlight on finishing trade careers
16/10/24
Spotlight on finishing trade careers
For career seekers keen on a hands-on creative career, the finishing trades might be the perfect fit!  Finishing trades include essential skills like painting and decorating,...
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Shaping the future: Renewable energy & solar
16/10/24
Shaping the future: Renewable energy & solar
The renewable energy sector is creating exciting new opportunities for people who are passionate about sustainability and innovation.  With the global shift towards greener solutions,...
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Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
16/10/24
Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
We’re excited to announce that we have begun the development of a micro-credential for exterior cleaning and associated skill standards to support this micro-credential. Why...
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New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
10/10/24
New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
We are in the initial stages of developing new skill standards, or potentially a single standard, for Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers (WTR) to replace the...
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