How the BCITO’s construction management qualification helped upskill a now sought-after mentor
Project manager Jasmin Lawrence understands the importance of upskilling. In 2023, she started her Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Level 5...
More Pasifika tradies called for
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is calling for more Pasifika learners to start their apprenticeships.
Despite reasonably high numbers of Pasifika labourers...
BCITO Te Pukenga graduate first female to win coveted Silver Trowel Award
For the past 35 years, the brick and block laying Apprentice of the Year award has gone to a male apprentice — but late...
Nevines takes out Apprentice of the Year honours
Jack Nevines from Auckland has been named the 2023 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year, in partnership with CARTERS.
Eight carpentry apprentices from across...
A sustainable business where all are welcome
Construction businesses across New Zealand know waste is a big issue, which is why Wood Solutions general manager Andrew Bellamy has sustainability front of...
Building Belonging: Paving the way for more inclusivity in the trades
Nine interactive training modules have been developed to support employers and business owners through upskilling in leadership, business resilience and diversity.
Free resources to “create...
GoodYarn programme helping to build better mental health and stronger teams
Earlier this year, BCITO Te Pukenga contacted companies to see if they would be interested in trying the GoodYarn programme, aimed at normalising conversations...
BCITO launches Women in Trades campaign
BCITO, a work-based learning division of Te Pukenga, has recently kick-started its Women in Trades Campaign which aims to empower and encourage women to...
Technology helping to improve equity in the construction industry
Estimates are that 10% of the New Zealand population have dyslexia. This sometimes-debilitating learning disability makes it difficult for individuals to read and write,...
‘Killing two birds with one stone’ — learning English while tackling the tools
Paulo Oliveira moved from Brazil to New Zealand five years ago. What was meant to be a four-month exchange to learn English turned into...