Brian Dillon, BCTF CEO. The Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has appointed Brian Dillon as its new CEO, alongside two new board members, Rob Gaimster and Brett Francis. BCTF board chairperson Kieren Mallon says that the appointment of Dillon, coupled with the appointment of two new board members representing specialist trade industries, reinforces BCTF’sContinue reading “Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO”
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BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future
Greg Durkin, BCITO director; Brad Street, The Kitchen Business; David Lafaele; BCITO industry advocate – kitchen and bathroom design. BCITO has announced the winners of the 2024 Building Leaders Awards, celebrating outstanding BCITO employers in the trades who are helping build the future leaders of tomorrow’s construction sector. With more than 600 nominations received fromContinue reading “BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future”
Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference
Master Joiners conference attendees were welcomed onto Ara Institute of Canterbury’s trades campus in Woolston to see first-hand where the experts of the future get their start. More than 300 delegates signed up for the three-day conference in Christchurch which ended with the presentation of industry awards at a gala. The Ara campus tour, ledContinue reading “Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference”
’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship
Jeron Gwaite’e was the first in his family to pursue tertiary study, thanks to the Manaaki scholarship programme that he credits for securing “a life-changing opportunity”. Thousands of students from developing countries apply for the Government-funded Manaaki scholarships each year, with fewer than 500 making it through the competitive selection process. The three-year scholarship coversContinue reading “’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship”
BALANCING THE SCALES…
Dr Wajiha Shahzad (centre) teaching students at Massey University’s School of Built Environment. Dedicated to motivating women to become the future of construction. Enrolling in civil engineering at university in 1999, a young woman stood out and raised a few eyebrows. “There were comments like, ‘Construction? Isn’t that a man’s job?’ says Dr Wajiha Shahzad,Continue reading “BALANCING THE SCALES…”
The need to train…
Worker shortage threatens ‘construction boom’ The NZ building and construction sector is set to lead New Zealand’s economic recovery, according to the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA), if it can fix issues with a shortage of skilled workers and high job turnover across the industry. According to a new report, commissioned by theContinue reading “The need to train…”
A new reality for fire safety training
A research project has revealed that augmented reality (AR) could be the future of fire safety training, with initial tests demonstrating significantly improved training outcomes. A novel project from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has demonstrated the potential of AR as a more engaging and impactful training tool, with participants showing less decline in knowledgeContinue reading “A new reality for fire safety training”
Joint venture to elevate training
Registered Master Builders New Zealand and Builders Academy New Zealand (Builders Academy) have announce a newly formed joint venture aimed at lifting the quality and accessibility of vocational education to support a better built New Zealand. This significant partnership marks a step towards developing a more robust and skilled workforce and offering more choice forContinue reading “Joint venture to elevate training”
When one step can change your life…
FATHER OF FOUR GETS CRITICAL SKILLS TRAINING – ‘GAME CHANGER’ For father of four Iroriana (Iro) Reid, the Critical Skills Apprenticeship Programme has been a game-changer. An apprentice with Mather Builders in the Bay of Islands, Iro is described by foreman Ben Harder as “fantastic on the worksite but not so good with the bookwork”.Continue reading “When one step can change your life…”
New Apprentice Network provides wraparound training support
Taking up a carpentry trade apprenticeship is no easy task, and employing an apprentice also brings new challenges for builders. It can prove too much for some, leading to high levels of attrition, which isn’t great for the apprentices who do not finish their qualification, their employers, or the country given the need for moreContinue reading “New Apprentice Network provides wraparound training support”
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