New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing with strands in Mechanical Pulping, Pulp and Paper Dry End, Pulp and Paper Wet End, and Pulp and Paper Forming

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pulp and paper industry with individuals who have the advanced skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate plant and equipment used in pulp and paper manufacturing without supervision under broad guidance. The qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required to work in key areas of the pulp and paper industry.

Graduates will understand the science and technology behind manufacturing processes used to make pulp and paper. They will be able to:
- apply knowledge of processes to make improvements in productivity and quality
- safely and efficiently control plant and equipment in their specialist area.

Competenz is one of New Zealand’s industry training organisations. We work with over 3,500 companies and 20,000+ learners in 36 industries around New Zealand each year to build skills, careers and businesses. Most learning takes place on-the-job.

We partner with employers, apprentices, schools, training providers and assessors across the country to help Kiwis build skills, careers and businesses.