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We can help you get work-ready and into an apprenticeship.

Apprentices
- Why do an apprenticeship?
- Why choose building and construction?
- What it costs and how long it takes
- How to start an apprenticeship
- What it's really like on the job
- Careers
- Tips for getting a job
Employers
- Fees free
- Find an apprentice
- Training an apprentice
- Apprenticeship Boost
- Benefits of an apprentice
- Supporting an apprentice
- Training opportunities for supervisors and managers
  - Recognise your experience
  - New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades - Supervision Level 5
- Employer Profiles
- Micro-credentials
Schools
- myBCITO for schools
- Gateway programme
- Consent to assess
- Moderation
Resources
- Get a Gateway student
- Get the qualified brand
- Tradie Tips & Guides
  - A Tradie's Guide
  - BCITO's best tips for new apprentices
- Learning Support
- Assessments & Licences
- Wellbeing support
Scholarships
- Outward Bound scholarship
- Mana Wāhine Outward Bound scholarship
- Diversity scholarship
- BCITO tools grant
- Building Leadership Grant
About BCITO
- Work at BCITO
- Partners
- Feedback & Complaints
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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- News
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Find an apprentice
Seeking an apprenticeship
Pou Manukura: My Boss Legend
AAJ - National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Brick & Block - The Devil's in the Detail
Carpentry - National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting
Commercial Construction National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting
Concrete Sector National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Flooring Sector National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Glass & Glazing National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Tiling National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Painting & Decorating National Advisory Group (NAG) meeting highlights
Flooring Industry – Feedback Requested
Phil Burns - Where is the labourer 30 years on?
Kilisi Taatu - Redefining Pasifika Success
Supreme Award of the Scott Cato Trophy
Here to Help Campaign
Progression at its finest
New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge
Passion, plans, and promoting stonemasonry
Introducing Victoria Hearn from European Floor Toppings
Tiling creates pathway for father and son
Outdoors, fitness, and fine-finishing skills
From tradesman to Training Advisor
BCITO Interim Operations Lead Update
From tradesman to Training Advisors - Shaun Gibson
Outward Bound Leaders Invitational proves rewarding
Entering the world of concrete – Ella’s story
Entering the world of exterior plastering – Kurt’s story
An inspiration to glaziers everywhere
Philbe Design fosters life-changing growth for trainees
Post AGM tour reveals exemplary machinery and engraving
August construction sector highlights
More Than You Know
Welcome Steve Smith, Envision Aluminium
Welcome Tom Foster, Nebulite Garden City
STONEMASONRY NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP (NAG) MEETING
FINN’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROFOUNDLY TRANSFORMATIONAL
Quarterly construction sector highlights
INTRODUCING YOUR APPRENTICE LEADER - JADE BOREHAM
ANNIE’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVIDES PERSONAL GROWTH
RACHEL’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVES LIFE CHANGING
ASHLEIGH’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE BRINGS SELF-DISCOVERY
CAMERON’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVIDES VALUABLE PERSPECTIVE
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
CRAIG FINLAYSON – BCITO BRICK & BLOCKLAYING SPECIALIST
CORBIN’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE SOURCE OF PERSONAL GROWTH
KURT’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE: BUILDS AND CHALLENGES
FLOORING SECTOR NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP (NAG) MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
BRONSON’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING
PAINTING & DECORATING NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
CONCRETE NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
CARPENTRY NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP MEETING (NAG)
JACQUES’ OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVES MEMORABLE
JAN’S OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVES REWARDING
TILING NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Schedule a call back from one of our Pasifika Training Advisors
Mana Wahine
Resene Roadshow Expo
Do you know the next Apprentice Leader for AAJ?
Peak Toolbelt Giveaway
Building support for learners with disabilities
Sharing funding knowledge to gain more tradies
New Level 5 qualification available
Meet Shonni, your new Apprentice Leader
Building your workforce for today, and tomorrow
We’re seeking a new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Shanley, your new Apprentice Leader
Encouraging women into Interior Construction
Introducing Micaela, your new Apprentice Leader
Building new ways of working to support Apprentices
Introducing Kiri, your new Apprentice Leader
It’s that time of year again!
Meet Jess, your new Apprentice Leader
2024 DNKBA Scholarships are open!
Introducing David, your new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Tom, your new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Aimee, your new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Ge (Glen), your new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Tyler, your new Apprentice Leader
Breakfast of Champions!
BCITO and FloorNZ/ATI - Partnering to make industry training even better
Introducing Joshua, your new Apprentice Leader
Introducing Tahi, your new Apprentice Leader
Question time with Frank Coles GGINZ Tutor
Master Painters Apprentice of the Year 2024 Application Form
Architectural Aluminum Joinery Nominations
Glass & Glazing Apprentice Awards Nominations
Master Painter New Zealand Regional Apprentice of the Year
Boxing to Brick Laying Champion
Quality work from quality people
Building Abilities
- Deafness
- Neurodiversity
- Dyslexia
- Autism
Director’s News April 2024
Introducing Devender, your new Apprentice Leader
Problem-solving, creativity, and a chance to make a difference
Building Women
Stationery Giveaway
Celebrating Architectural Aluminium Joinery
Introducing Meika, your new Apprentice Leader
BCITO Sports
- Frank Lochore
- For the Clubs
- For the Sporting Organisations
- Zach Stibbe
- For the Schools
- Tom Walsh
- Callum Sanders
- Liam Robinson
- Tanita Garnett
Learning support request
BCITO Building Leaders Awards
Nominate your BCITO employer
Summer Smoko Terms & Conditions
IN FOCUS
BCITO Events Form
Train the Trainer
2024 Building People
BCITO Event Prize draw TERMS & CONDITIONS
Glass & Glazing Most Promising Apprentice Award Form
The Allan Sage Glass & Glazing Apprentice of the Year Award Form
Architectural Aluminium Joinery Apprentice Awards Nominations
AAJ Most Promising Apprentice Award Form
Architectural Aluminium Joinery Apprentice of the Year Form
NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sign Competition
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BCITO manages apprenticeships for people who want a career in building and construction. Check out detailed career, qualification, time and cost information for your trade of choice.

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Brick & Block Laying

Carpentry

Concrete

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Architectural Aluminium Joinery

Brick & Block Laying

Carpentry

Concrete

Exterior Plastering

Flooring

Frame & Truss

Glass & Glazing

Interior Systems

Joinery

Kitchen & Bathroom Design

Painting & Decorating

Resin Flooring

Stonemasonry

Tiling

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