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With Nelson Tasman growing so are the opportunities and demand for our youth to take on new endeavours. Don’t be afraid to try something new...
Learn MoreBe challenged mentally and physically on the job. Do on the job training or fulfill an apprenticeship to gain a qualification and work your way up. Learn about different resources and materials and apply your skillset in a team environment. If you are unsure where to start, our local Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Pre-Trades course covers what you need to know and is thought highly of by local Employers.
The trades industry in Nelson Tasman is growing rapidly, with many opportunities to be a part of and exciting projects. There’s indoor and outdoor work – teamwork and jobs on your own. You may find you enjoy plastering or painting or have an interest in lighting or wiring – perhaps become an Electrician.
Keep it varied and pursue a building career where you can be involved in design through to finish. Take your handy skills home – impress the family. Health and safety is an essential aspect – being aware and checking on your mates is all part of it. The industry is broad – hands on, using tools or managing people and planning processes and projects. Local businesses are also looking for trainee Engineers – work with machinery and equipment, use a CNC press brake, 3D printers, carry out maintenance and repairs or create new parts from computer designs. Engineers are in all sorts of workplaces – mechanical, electrical, civil, design, aircraft, farm machinery, cranes and more. They are always in demand.