New assessment model for carpentry apprentices begins

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Times are changing with regard to the way the BCITO assesses the National Certificate in Carpentry.   Starting from their next session with their BCITO training...

Construction trainees join together for Outward Bound

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In August a group of apprentices from the construction sector were given a unique opportunity to share the life changing Outward Bound experience on...

5000 apprentice sign-ups an all-time high

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The BCITO has achieved another first for the construction industry by reaching 5000 apprentice sign-ups in 2014 — an all-time record. In fact, at...

Carpentry focus groups

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In 2006 the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) held 15 consultation forums around the country to give construction industry stakeholders the opportunity...
Dane Schnell has taken out the title of Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2022 Apprentice of the Year.

Schnell rockets to the top!

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Dane Schnell’s impressive judges interview and rocket ship creation blasts him ahead of rival finalists. Twenty-three-year-old Dane Schnell has taken out the title of Registered...

Carpentry Workforce Development Plan launched

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  Launched in October 2016 at the BCITO Skills Summit held in Wellington, the BCITO’s Carpentry Workforce Development Plan is designed to provide industry employers...

Building an Apprentice of the Year

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I’ve been in industry for almost 20 years. It wasn’t something I set out to do but I’m 37 now and it’s all I’ve...

BCITO issues first employer development grant for 2012

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The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has begun to give out around $50,000 worth of grants for employers within the construction industry....

BCITO helping businesses succeed

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The BCITO supports employers to provide training and employment in the construction industry in many different ways. If you’re currently training a BCITO apprentice, you’re...

BCITO: Free fees for apprentices will alleviate skills shortages

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The Government’s fees-free initiative looks set to help alleviate some of the skills shortages in the construction industry, with apprentices eligible for two years...