…a distribution setting. Tara’s day-to-day work involves working on housing sub-divisions installing underground cabling, which is then linked to the likes of transformers and underground pits to supply houses. “We’ve…
INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING MILESTONE
…company Vuksich and Borich and was recently accredited as a Civil Tradesperson after achieving his Civil Infrastructure Apprenticeship in Earthworks. This was a milestone not only for Raj, but also…
Apprenticeship Support Programme 2020
…if you have trainees enrolled and/or enrolling in eligible programmes, you will no longer pay enrolment fees, block course fees or assessment costs. This fund commences 01 July 2020 and…
Taking the hard road – Kat Kaiwai
…There are around 200km of state highway in this northeastern corner of the North Island, with many more kilometres of smaller off-roads. Subsidence is also a big issue in this coastal region. Yet according to Kat, roading decisions are often made by companies two…
Alana – the woman who’s happiest perched on the top of a power pole at a Line Mechanic
…and rollers. “I then made a choice between overhead and underground and went with overhead as it’s more physical and I like that. Every day is different and you’re never…
Stop-Go to CEO: Kat Kaiwai
…and to help curb under-investment in the region by putting Civil Infrastructure in the East Coast on the map. There are around 200km of state highway in this north-eastern corner…
October e-News – Feedback Survey, new products, GWHV2022 and more
…standards. See their website for more information. Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has completed a draft strategy that sets a path for how New Zealand can overcome major infrastructure…
‘Working outside’ takes on new meaning for line mechanic trainee
Being able to work outside is one of the things Wiremu Te Tawhero loves most about being a trainee line mechanic for King Country-based The Lines Company. But what he…
Workforce skill needs waiting on ‘Shovel-Ready’ decision
…projects selected.” The Government kick-starting work on major new infrastructure projects around the country is great news, but at the same time it does present challenges, especially around people and…
Got a Trade? Got it Made! 2018 SpeedMeets
…school students coming together speed dating style for short mini interviews. This year eight events are being held around the country in September. You come along and the Got A…