Modern Apprenticeships

The Modern Apprenticeship programme:

• is aimed at people between 16 and 21 years old
• allows young people to gain skills and a qualification while working
• is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)
• was introduced by the government in 2000.
  

Modern Apprenticeships:

• can take between two to four years to complete
• can be undertaken in a wide range of industries (eg graphic communication, boat building, forestry, hairdressing).
  

A Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator helps to link apprentices with their chosen industry and manages the relationship between the apprentice and employer.

The qualification gained at the end of the apprenticeship depends on the chosen industry. In most cases, this will be a Level 3 or 4 national certificate.

Who is a Modern Apprenticeship for?

What are the benefits of a Modern Apprenticeship?

Modern Apprentices:

• earn money as they learn
• gain professional and practical skills
• gain one or more national certificates, depending on the programme and industry they are in
• are supported by a Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator, who guides them through the apprenticeship.

Modern Apprentices – read real-life stories

What does a Modern Apprenticeship cost?

The costs of a Modern Apprenticeship are minimal. Course fees are kept down because Modern Apprenticeships are subsidised by the government through the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). There may, however, be some course-related costs for NZQA registration, training materials and the support from the ITO.

Modern Apprenticeship fees may vary. The best way to find out about the fees is to talk to the employer, Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator or ITO.