Learners

Industry training is all about learning while you’re on the job.

If you are looking for an apprenticeship, or already employed and want to gain a qualification to get ahead, or maybe you’re not exactly sure what you want to do for a career, you’ve come to the right place.

ITOs (Industry Training Organisations) can help you make career decisions and advise you on the right training and qualifications you need to work in lots of different industries.

To see which industries ITOs cover click here.

 

Earn while you learn

One of the great things about industry training and workplace learning is that because you’re learning while you’re at work, you get paid for it, and that means you don’t need a student loan to get a qualification.

Listen to what some apprentices and workplace learners say about earning while you learn:

Earn while you learn (1394KB)


What are the benefits of workplace learning?

Getting qualified while on the job can mean:

  • help you work better and more effectively
  • can set you up to move into new and better jobs
  • you get better pay
  • you get to experience new and different challenges
  • your existing skills and knowledge are recognised and can help you gain a qualification faster
  • you learn at your own pace and get support when you need it
  • better job security
  • you gain skills and knowledge which can be used across a range of jobs and industries

Listen to what some apprentices and workplace learners say about where their qualifications can take them and what they hope to achieve:

Opportunities from workplace learning (2100KB)

 

Can anyone do industry training?

Yes - if you are currently employed in an industry that is covered by an ITO there are lots of training opportunities available to you. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you have the willingness to learn and the drive to better your career the sky is the limit with workplace learning.

Listen to what some employers and trainees think:

Industry training for everyone (2146KB)


How do I get started?

Step 1 - Think about where a qualification could take you in your career. Decide on the kind of skills and knowledge that you will need to get ahead. You may want to talk to your employer or a workmate to help you with this
Step 2 - Talk to your employer or ITO to find out what kind of training would be right for you
Step 3 - Once you’ve decided on what training you are going to do, you and your employer will sign a training agreement with the ITO and you will be assessed to find out what skills and knowledge you already have so they can be credited to your qualification
Step 4 - Get new skills, get qualified and get ahead!

 

How to find out more

Below are some links you may find useful:

  • Modern Apprenticeship
    • information about modern apprenticeships; an industry training programme aimed at young people.
  • Gateway
    • information about how to get involved in workplace learning while you are still at school
  • Worksite
    • information about work, employment and training in New Zealand
  • Learning Representatives
    • information about Learning Reps, a project supported by the NZCTU and Skill NZ, to help people in work get the skills they need


Useful contacts for learners