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Trades and Technology

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

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Featured Programme

Work Based Training (Training Opportunity) – Tairāwhiti

On successful completion of this programme students will have achieved a broad range of introductory skills in the work place including First Aid and Food Safety. It would be realistic to expect students who successfully complete a Level 2 programme to have the skills and knowledge to be able to:

  • successfully move from work experience to paid employment either with a work based training employer, or within the chosen industry.

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Featured Profile

Isaac Summers

Isaac Summers, Certificate in Automotive Trades Student

School wasn't for me and the Youth Guarantee Scheme means I'm studying for free!

Featured Staff

Todd Rogers

Todd Rogers

After leaving Central Hawke’s Bay College, Todd signed up for a carpentry apprenticeship in the New Zealand Army.   During his 15-year service, he was the army’s construction manager with responsibility for as many as 52 apprentices in training.

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Try all the Trades

Get a 'taste' of all the trades, Certificate in Trade Skills provides students with an introduction to carpentry, electrical, automotive, mechanical engineering and collision repair.

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Specialist Facilities 

Purpose designed and equipped with state-of-the-art teaching technology, EIT’s newest building reflects an innovative approach to trades training. The new facility provides a ‘hands on’ learning environment for over 190 students per week.

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May
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EIT Launches Young Scholarship Initiative

EIT is launching second-semester youth scholarships to help meet strong demand for study... Read More

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Zonta Educational Grants available to women 30 years and over…

Zonta Educational Awards of $2,000 dollars available to women aged 30yrs and... Read More

Apr
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Otatara Trust Scholarships Announced

The five students awarded Otatara Trust Scholarships this year will each receive $2500... Read More

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Building Apprentices Create a Buzz

Regional winner of the Industry Training Association Building (ITaB) Apprentice... Read More