TTM Recognition of Prior Learning now available

Kirste Floyd Civil, Civil Trades, Energy, News, Telco, Water

Holders of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) warrants can now apply through Connexis to have their previous learning recognised for Level 3 unit standards. As of 1 November 2024, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi no longer registers some TTM warrants, as part of a shift to the new risk-based approach to TTM outlined in the NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic …

A word from our Director – November 2024

Kirste Floyd eNews, News

Kia ora koutou, The past few months have seen a flurry of activity from the Government with announcements of increased investment and support for New Zealand’s growing infrastructure needs. This includes: consenting changes to remove barriers for the development of renewable energy sources to deliver to the Electrify NZ plan; the delivery of water services back to local councils who …

Connexis delivers first risk-based TTM micro-credential

Kirste Floyd Civil, Energy, News, NZ Apprenticeships, Telco, Water

On Wednesday 30 October Connexis launched the Temporary Traffic Management Risk Assessment (Level 4) micro-credential, the first Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) to offer the micro-credential in New Zealand. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) is a core skill requirement affecting almost any infrastructure project, whether it is building new roads, or maintaining the country’s energy, water and telecommunications networks. The micro-credential, which …

Awards recognise top commitment to civil infrastructure training

Kirste Floyd Civil, Civil Trades, News

The country’s civil contracting company training trailblazers for 2024 have been recognised at the Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards. The Connexis-sponsored awards, announced at the annual Civil Contracting NZ (CCNZ) conference held in Invercargill recently, recognised companies which prioritise the training and development of their people through internal training programmes and opportunities to take up nationally recognised qualifications. The …

Changes to Apprenticeship Boost 2025

Kirste Floyd News, NZ Apprenticeships

Civil and Water industry training programmes will no longer be eligible for the Apprenticeship Boost, as outlined in a recent government announcement. In October the Hon Minister Penny Simmonds and Hon Minister Louise Upston released an updated policy for the Apprenticeship Boost announcing that from 1 January 2025, first-year apprentices in targeted occupations, and critical industries would be eligible. Industry …

Electrifying New Zealand

Kirste Floyd Annual Connection, Energy, News

Sparks are set to fly in the Waikato later this month as New Zealand’s best line mechanics and cable jointers go head-to-head in a competition designed to showcase the electricity supply industry skills that keep the country connected. Annual Connection 2024 will see cable jointers and line mechanic teams from energy companies around the country competing over three days and judged …

Awards recognise top commitment to civil infrastructure training

Kirste Floyd News

The country’s civil contracting company training trailblazers for 2024 have been recognised at the Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards. The Connexis-sponsored awards, announced at the annual Civil Contracting NZ (CCNZ) conference held in Invercargill recently, recognised companies which prioritise the training and development of their people through internal training programmes and opportunities to take up nationally recognised qualifications. The …

A Word From Our Director – May 2024

Kirste Floyd eNews, News

Kia ora koutou, As the year progresses, infrastructure continues to be a key focus for the new government and building workforce capability and capacity to deliver quality infrastructure continues to be a critical need. While our industries continue to advocate for longer term planning, the government have announced investment in ten roads of regional significance to sit alongside the two …