Future Trades

NorthTec’s trades training is based at a multi-million dollar Future Trades campus in Whangarei.

Automotive students at NorthTec's Future Trades campus

Industry, students and visitors are incredibly impressed with the facility and students are benefiting from Future Trades’ real training for the real world. The purpose-built Future Trades campus based in the heart of Whangarei’s industrial district is creating invaluable opportunities for students to form links with local industry.

A Range of Trades to

Choose From

Architectural Technology

Automotive Engineering

Boatbuilding

Civil Engineering

Construction

Electrical Engineering

Forestry

Health and Safety

Modern Apprenticeships

Mechanical Engineering

Road Transport

Benefits of Trades Training at NorthTec

Hands-on, practical training
Purpose-built, well-equipped and specialised workshops
Experienced and dedicated tutors
Close links to industry
Student support and career advice
Courses are offered throughout Northland from the Rodney District to Kaitaia
Our graduates are sought after for apprenticeships.

Top Reasons to Get a Trades Qualification

Skilled trades people are in demand
Career opportunities abound
Provide much-needed skills in New Zealand and internationally
It’s a great career move!

Meet our Students

Elizabeth Turner - Architectural Technology
This Architectural Technology Diploma opens up a broad range job of opportunities. You can be an engineering technician, an architectural technician, do draughting and architectural drawing, or go on and do architecture.
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Henry Lightfoot - Automotive Engineering
Henry enrolled in automotive engineering as part of a plan to join his brother in the industry in Palmerston North. “I want to become a qualified auto electrician and go into business with my brother as the qualified mechanic.”
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Mitchell Tau - National Diploma in Architectural Technology
I’m really interested in new innovations, new building systems, and the green way of building.
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Nathan Howe - Automotive Engineering

This course suits anyone with a passion for cars but you get more from it if you’re committed and have the right mind set.

Priscilla Robson - Automotive Engineering

The only thing Priscilla knew about cars was that she wanted to learn about them. “Everything I’m learning here is new to me. I’m really enjoying the theory and the practical.”

Adele Stone

My current role at NorthTec is Acting Programme Manager –Engineering based at the new Future Trades Centre.

Simone Rakena
“What I love about what I do is relationships. I love to provide training and education that industry sees as valuable and that is contexturized to their needs.”
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Steven Rameka
“I love seeing the students change themselves during the course. Most of our students didn’t have a good experience of learning at school and the way we teach adults here can help turn that around. It’s very satisfying to see the results. The change in individuals ripples out to change the community.”
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Location and Map

Postal Address:

NorthTec

Private Bag 9019, Whangarei 0140

Campus:

19 Dyer Street

Whangarei

Telephone:

Client Services Officer: 09 470 3980

Safe Trades: 09 459 7541

Freephone 0508 237 233,

0508 Be Safe