He Toki
He Toki - Māori Trades Training
Gain skills for employment for free with He Toki.
Using an innovative, collaborative approach to education, He Toki aims to grow the Māori workforce and ensure rangatahi are the rock stars of our economy and the first in line for the jobs of the future.
He Toki brings together iwi, industry, community and government institutions to strengthen the nature of education for Māori.
He Toki programmes are free to Māori aged between 16 and 40. Knowing your culture and celebrating its strengths is essential to the He Toki experience. As a He Toki student you’ll have opportunities to learn about and grow your understanding of te ao Māori in a safe environment that honours who you are.
Support
He Toki will connect you with the appropriate training programme to suit your individual needs and career aspirations. You’ll be fully supported by tutors, whanau ora navigators and student advisors who will guide and mentor you to realise your potential.
A He Toki support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training. For more details contact:
engagement@ara.ac.nz
Programmes
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Gain all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying.
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Get hands-on skills for a career in mechanical engineering.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry
Learn in-demand carpentry skills and gain experience on real construction projects
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery
Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Cons, Arch and ICT Pathway
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in construction, architecture or ICT
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Engineering Pathway
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in engineering
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Health and Science Pathway
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level, health-related study
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Open Pathway
Gain the skills and entry requirements needed for Level 4 study at Ara
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Construction & ICT Pathway
Prepare for higher-level study in construction and ICT studies
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Engineering Pathway
Prepare to study a diploma in engineering
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Pre Health Pathway
Prepare for higher-level, health-related study
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Open Pathway
Gain the academic skills required for a range of diplomas and degrees