Information for parents, family and whanau
Industry training
- Industry training - a way for your child to get a qualification?
Industry training is also known as trade training, workplace learning or apprenticeship. It is about learning and earning money while working and it can be done in a range of industries.
Industry training covers all levels of the NQF but has a strong focus on Levels 1 to 4. For example, an industry trainee can work towards a National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2, 3, 4 or 5) with different specialties like production or resource management.
The length of industry training can vary. It depends on the industry and on the individual progress of a trainee. It could be anything from a few weeks to a few years.
The costs are minimal. Training costs are kept down because industry training is subsidised. However, there may be course-related costs for NZQA registration, training materials and the support from the ITO.
Industry training fees vary and the best way to find out about the fees is to talk to the employer or ITO.
5 steps to getting into industry training:
Who can do industry training?
Industry training may be an option for your child if they:
- are already employed in an industry covered by an industry training organisation (ITO)
- want to earn money while gaining a qualification as part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Industry training organisation contact list
What are the benefits of industry training?
Industry trainees:
- earn money while learning, so they don’t need to get a student loan
- gain theoretical and practical skills at the same time
- gain one or more national certificates, depending on the programme and the industry
- have increased chances for a promotion, better pay or improved employment opportunities
- become highly skilled in a chosen industry.
Read about young people in industry training
Find out how some young people feel about industry training:
