Training Opportunities

Training and Learning in and around Whangaparaoa and surrounding Auckland

See below for details on training and work opportunity courses and services supporting the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and surrounding regions plus a list of useful employment related links.

Organisation: Te Wananga o Aotearoa / Pennys Worth
Location: Rodney District

Diploma in Small Business & Project Management Programme.

A new free, DSBM (NZQA L5) business course starts in Feb 2024!

This 36-week Free-funded Diploma in Small Business & Project Management programme (DSBM) from Penny’s Worth & Te Wananga o Aotearoa is open to all NZ residents commencing in February 2024.

Tuition is blended with both online and face to face classes in an evening class, once a week over 36 weeks in the Rodney District. Additional Tutor support is provided one-on-one, online, or face-to-face, and with regular group workshops.

Who should enrol? Anyone wanting to improve their business or gain a detailed business plan for a new business wanting mentoring as an extra.

The course begins on the 29th February and ends in December 2024.

All graduates receive NZQA-approved (level 5) certificates on completion.

Places are limited, so make the call now!!!

Application: Penny Smith - Penny's Worth - 021983297 orpenny@pennysworth.org.nz
Website: https://www.pennysworth.org.nz/

Organisation: Inwork
Location: Orewa
Programme Name: Rodney Employment Initiative
Programme Description: Employment coaching, Employment placement, Post placement support
Outcome: Job Placement
Demographic: On benefit
Period: 12 weeks
Cost: Free

Programme Name: Sole Parent Employment Placement Service
Programme Description: Employment coaching, Employment placement, Post placement support
Outcome: Job Placement
Demographic: Solo Parents on benefit
Period: 12 weeks
Cost: Free

Programme Name: Health and Wellness Employment Assistance
Programme Description: Employment coaching, Employment placement, Post placement support
Outcome: Job Placement
Demographic: Sickness and Invalid beneficiaries who wish employment - 30% youth
Period: 12 weeks
Cost: Free

Programme Name: Employment Placement Service
Programme Description: Employment coaching, Employment placement, Post placement support
Outcome: Work Ready
Demographic: 30% Youth - 18 to 25 years
Period: 12 weeks
Cost: Free

Programme Name: Pacific Youth Multi Service
Programme Description: Employment coaching, Employment placement, Post placement support
Outcome: Work Ready
Demographic: Pacific Island Peoples
Period: 12 weeks
Cost: Free

Application: Referred through Work and Income

Organisation: BCITO
Location: Auckland

Programme Name: National Certificate
Programme Description: Managed apprenticeship learning practical skills in which every trade you are working in on the job
Outcome: Qualified Trades Person
Demographic: School Leavers
Period: Various
Cost: Please check direct

Application: BCITO
Website: https://bcito.org.nz/

Organisation: The Electrical Training Company
Location: Night classes available in Orewa and online

Programme Name: Wide range of Electrical courses
Programme Description: Direct employment - managing On-job placement with a host company and providing Off-job training and mentoring
Outcome: Registered Electrician
Demographic: School leavers
Period: 3-5 years
Cost: No training fees - learn whilst being employed

Application: Online or direct through The Electrical Training Company
Website: https://etco.co.nz/