Gaining a trade qualification is an excellent choice for those who enjoy hands-on, practical work. Whether it is as a plumber, carpenter, welder, or electrician, being qualified in a trade can open doors to many work opportunities, and job prospects are solid.
At Wintec, our entry-level trades programmes are a great stepping-stone to becoming an apprentice. The benefit of studying before you start an apprenticeship is you gain excellent foundational knowledge that helps you understand terminology and processes, as well as gaining important hands-on skills. We also offer some higher-level trade qualifications for those who are qualified but want to upskill and specialise.
Our industry partners tell us that our graduates enter the workplace with strong confidence and knowledge, which helps them secure apprenticeships and succeed in them. In some instances, studying our courses also mean that students have covered some of the theory required in the first year of their apprenticeship before they have even started.
Scroll down to check out the great selection of trade programmes that Wintec offers to see what best suits your interests.
New Zealand's location on an active plate boundary has resulted in the development of numerous geothermal energy resources. Our scientists and engineers pioneered the process of transforming the earth's natural thermal energy into commercial reality, and a highly-skilled workforce now keeps the wheels of industry turning. Wintec is one of the country's largest trade training centres, providing training for much of the workforce.
Wintec courses are tailored to meet both industry specifications and individual client needs in content and delivery. They're focused on knowledge, specific skills and aptitudes that assist operators, and mechanical and electrical trades personnel in the effective operation of an energy plant. Skills taught include:
Training packages that are custom designed to meet the needs of individual industry clients are available to train trainers throughout the world in the competencies of energy centre operator training. These programmes are both theory and practical based and focused on developing trainers to undertake training needs analysis and develop training packages that are relevant to energy centre industry standards.
Wintec works in collaboration with the University of Auckland's Geothermal Institute, and our programmes are developed together with New Zealand's leading Geothermal generators, including Mighty River Power and Contact Energy.
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Instrumentation measurement and control (IMC) technicians (otherwise known as 'instros'), work across a multitude of industries such as petrochemicals, pulp and paper, wood products, dairy manufacturing, metal refining, food and beverage, meats and brewing production, water and wastewater treatment, and power generation. They install, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrument systems that control machinery and production processes, ensuring safety, environmental, and operational standards meet industry requirements. The industry suits those with a technical nature and an eye for quality and detail. Students often have a background in electrical or possibly mechanical trades. Wintec delivers the theory component of IMC Level 4, and in partnership with the Skills Org, forms a managed apprenticeship programme. With manufacturers and process industries continuing to automate, there is a high demand for skilled technicians both locally and internationally. Many employers are now looking for dual trade as a preference.
Find out more about industrial measurement and control.
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Our trade-training programmes are conducted at our modern, purpose-built centre at the Wintec Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton. It is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading trade-training facilities.
We work closely with our industry partners in the Waikato region to ensure students are trained in the fields and disciplines that are in demand. Our facilities include an array of different labs, studios, and workshops resources. Students gain exposure to an extensive array of up-to-date equipment to gain practical skills that they will use on the job. These skills, combined with theoretical instruction from qualified tutors, ensure Wintec graduates are highly sought after by industry and are work-ready when they leave us.
The programmes on offer currently include the areas of carpentry; mechanical; automotive; electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying; as well as additional specialised qualifications for experienced tradespeople.
The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.
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