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Our Training Courses

Your career journey starts with the first step…

…and our courses get you on your path. They’re designed to help kick-start your career while you’re still at school, and all can lead to apprenticeships, entry-level jobs or tertiary training, straight from school.

All our courses offer a range of unit standards and credits which can count towards NCEA levels 1, 2 or 3.

What courses can you choose from?

Some courses are available in Nelson and some in Marlborough. Students may choose to travel Nelson or Marlborough to attend their programme of choice (all transport is free).

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  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing & Technology
  • Creative Industries
  • Services Industries
  • Primary Industries
  • Social & Community Services

Predator Control & Conservation

Art, Design & Digital Technology

Creative Design for Hair & Make-up

Environmental Science

World of Wine – Cellar Operations

Building & Construction

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Health & Support Services

Emergency & Response

Sport & Exercise

Hospitality

Beauty

Hairdressing

Tourism Operations – 2021 on hold due to Covid

Adventure Tourism Leadership

Manaaki Tāpoi Cultural Tourism

Service Industries Internships- 2021 on hold due to Covid

Nelson and Tasman

Training is normally one day a week (usually Friday) at one of NMIT’s campuses in Richmond or Nelson or at live-in ‘block’ courses at Whenua Iti Outdoors.

Marlborough

Training happens on Thursdays at NMIT’s Blenheim Campus or at live-in ‘block’ courses at Whenua Iti Outdoors.

Would you like to know how to apply?

If this sounds like you, get in touch with your Trades Academy Co-ordinator at your school or check out our 'How to Apply' page.

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