He Toki Plumbing Trades Training Scholarship
Course details
About the course
About He Toki
Get the skills and support you need to succeed in the plumbing industry in Te Waipounamu.
With He Toki, you'll be supported to gain a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) – with a difference.
Talk to us if you:
- identify as Māori or Pasifika
- are 16-40 years old
- want to learn and earn in a practical, hands-on environment, and
- want a rewarding career in the electrical industry.
He Toki is more than a study scholarship – it's a journey with a support network
He Toki supports whānau to gain skills and qualifications, connect with iwi and explore industry opportunities, with the goal of securing wealth-enriching futures for Māori and Pasifika.
He Toki’s strengths are in building relationships and offering a personalised and encouraging approach to learning, to ensure that you have a sustainable study/life balance.
- It challenges mainstream teaching methodologies
- It arms people with practical and employable skills in a required trade
- It embeds te reo and tikaka into day-to-day operations
- It applies an ako/tuakana-teina approach to offer guidance and mentorship with a Māori-specific context.
About this programme
With the need for housing, new builds and commercial or community projects increasing, the demand for workers within the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades will remain strong for years to come.
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures that supply water and gas or remove waste.
Career options include aPlumber, Drainlayer, Gasfitter, Roofer, Heating and Ventilation Installer and Heat Pump Installer.
This hands-on, pre-apprenticeship programme will give you the work-ready skills you need to enter an apprenticeship - your first step on the path to becoming fully qualified.
You'll train in our workshops and learn through on-the-job simulations. Work-site style activities will teach you how to work as part of a team, follow instructions, understand regulatory roles and health and safety protocols, and to practise the language and culture of the trade.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We’re known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We’ve earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you’ll gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.