Becoming a tradesperson through apprenticeship
This report shares apprentices’ perspectives on how they went about learning a trade. It contains guidelines for apprentices and their workplace trainers to assist with workplace-based learning.
An updated guide – Learning a Trade: Becoming a trades person through apprenticeship – was produced in 2020.
Download the report:
Guide | Learning a Trade: Becoming a trades person through apprenticeship (2020) (PDF, 2Mb)
Report | Learning a Trade: Becoming a trades person through apprenticeship (2013) (PDF, 2Mb)
Poster | Helping Apprentices Learn a Trade (PDF, 830Kb)

Video | Helping apprentices Learn a Trade
An animated video made for use in the workplace to help apprentices learn a trade.
Produced by Mohawk Media.
Background:
This report was completed in 2013. Led by Dr Selena Chan, the research was a collaboration of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Primary ITO, Building and Construction ITO, Hairdressing ITO, Competenz, Services IQ, Joinery ITO and NZ Marine ITO.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)