Welcome to Skills
For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide them, and employers, with the right skills. Simply put – we ensure that the right training is taking place at the right time.
We’ve assisted over
employers to facilitate apprenticeship/training programmes
We’ve helped over
trainees/learners during their apprenticeship/training
We’ve supported over
workplace assessors
We’ve developed over
New Zealand qualifications
Are you interested in joining a trade?
Find out if you are entitled to the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)
Careers and Courses
Skills operates across 21 different sectors and works hard to ensure the solutions we develop meet industry and trainee needs both now and in the future.
Real Estate
Imagine working for yourself in a flexible career where you can set your own schedule with a well-paying income. There are so many reasons to choose real estate as your career.
Trades
Explore the different trades to learn about the jobs you can do and the skills and knowledge you can gain in your apprenticeship or training.
Electrical • Plumbing • Roofing • Cranes • Elevated Work Platforms • Rigging • Industrial Rope Access • Scaffolding • Occupational Health & Safety
State Sector & Local Government
The diverse and high-profile nature of New Zealand’s state sector and local government agencies means they hold a huge amount of responsibility. We can help you upskill your staff in everything from basic legislation through to building regulations.
Business Management
We provide nationally recognised qualifications covering a wide range of study areas. Your employee can study these courses while they work.
Project Management • Business Management • Business Administration • Credit Management • Contact Centre • Adult Education • Security
Financial Services
If you are looking to find out more about new legislation, changes to the industry and how to gain the qualifications that meet your needs, Skills can help.