Trades and Technology

The School of Trades and Technology provides students with the skills and qualifications to help access a career in the workplace.

NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

This hands-on certificate is a balance of theory and practical learning delivered by tutors with vast industry knowledge and experience. You’ll acquire techniques and skills to advance your engineering future in EIT’s state-of-the-art trades’ complex. The areas you’ll learn about include workshop introduction, technical drawing, trade calculations, basic mechanics, core engineering, assembly, basic machining, fabrication and welding.

For more information please contact: Hawke’s Bay: Lynne Turnbull, phone 06 830 1294 or email lturnbull@eit.ac.nz

NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology

With this programme you will gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become a productive member of an architectural design team. The NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology provides practical learning to undertake the whole process of producing architectural drawings using Archicad and Revit software, from establishing a client’s requirements through to submitting the final designs.

NB: Course fees for the 2022 Evening Class option are currently FREE until 31 December 2022, under the TTAF scheme. The two remaining Year One courses studied in 2023 may be subject to fees ($1,800 approximately). Subsequent years fee will be $3,600 approximately per annum.

Get into Engineering

Start your career in one of the fastest growing industries in the East Coast Region.  Mechanical Engineers are in-demand, well-paid with many possible career opportunities.  Possible career pathways are machining, welding, fabrication.  Your qualification is recognised both in New Zealand and overseas.

Tradie’s Perseverance Pays Off

Gender is no limit! Casey Aranui earned her apprenticeships nz through study at EIT's School of trade and technology.When Casey Aranui went looking for work experience for her EIT trades training programme, she was knocked back by a dozen builders.

The reasons she was given, she says, were about gender, but the determined 32-year-old wasn’t about to be deterred and her perseverance has paid off.

Graham Scarfe Builder Ltd offered Casey the opportunity she was looking for, and now, working full-time for the company, she is on track to securing a carpentry apprenticeship.

EIT carpentry apprentice to compete at national building final

June 5, 2025

EIT carpentry apprentice Hohepa Goulton (Ngāti Kahungunu) will represent Hawke’s Bay at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge National Final, after winning the regional title...

Students get up close with Bugatti classics at EIT

February 19, 2025

Aspiring automotive professionals at EIT had a unique opportunity to witness history in motion as three Bugatti classics made their way onto the Hawke's Bay campus. The three rare vehicles, this...

EIT Tutors teach invaluable skills to remote islands of Tokelau

February 6, 2025

Two EIT tutors have spent six weeks in Tokelau, teaching essential plumbing and automotive maintenance skills to support the remote island community.  The program, delivered by Stu Hannam and...

Semester 2 starts July – programmes filling fast!