NEXT GENERATION —
Nick Matthews NZCB & ITAB Business Development Manager – South Island
ITAB welcomes WITT partnership New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is pleased to announce the partnership between the Western Institute of Technology (WITT) and Industry Training Association Building (ITAB). This partnership will provide the Taranaki region with the industry recognised New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4 qualification. We train our apprentices like Olympic athletes.
Taranaki can now fully train and qualify under the Industry Training Provider (Polytechnic) model without leaving home. Apprentices who attend polytechnic learn the theory of “how and why” we build. Theory underpins practical ability and benefits the employer by having a capable and productive apprentice who is an asset to their business. Now, employers and their apprentices in Taranaki will be able to directly enrol in the ITAB programme, gaining access to additional support such as the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust and compete in the NZCB Apprentice Challenge.
Up until now, apprentices based in Taranaki have had limited access to the full carpentry qualification due to WiTT only providing a part qualification. However, thanks to a formal arrangement with the Universal College of Learning, the neighbouring institute based in Manawatu, apprentices from
ITAB has been providing training for close to 20 years and is available nationwide. Preferred by the educated builder, ITAB is regarded as the best mix of traditional apprenticeship training combined with modern teaching and learning techniques. For more information visit www.itab.co.nz or call 0800 482 284.
