Skills Trades Training

Skills Trades Training The trades that power New Zealand, all in one place.

We train the next generation of tradies across electrical, plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying and roofing with hands-on learning from industry experts. ETCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Master Electricians established to provide employment and training for the electrical industry in New Zealand. Our two main areas of activity are:

* the employment and placement of electrical apprentices via

our group apprenticeship scheme, and
* the provision of training courses for apprentices and tradespeople

Since our beginnings in 1991, our commitment to producing the best has helped thousands of ETCO apprentices and students achieve outstanding results and successes in industry competitions, national examinations and the industry itself.

It was great to see everyone who visited our booth at the Master Plumbers Otago Trade Show. We enjoyed catching up with ...
01/09/2026

It was great to see everyone who visited our booth at the Master Plumbers Otago Trade Show. We enjoyed catching up with suppliers and industry folks from across the region.

Congratulations to Dan Wright from Wright Plumbing, who took home our hamper giveaway. πŸŽ‰

Skills Trades Training would like to share Peter Couchman's story, leader of Seven Electrical, from M2 Magazine.40+ year...
30/08/2026

Skills Trades Training would like to share Peter Couchman's story, leader of Seven Electrical, from M2 Magazine.

40+ years in the trade. Now he's building the next generation of electricians.

Peter doesn't use a psychometric test to pick his apprentices. He's watching effort, attitude, and whether someone's actually done their homework before the interview even starts.

"We talk about craftsmanship."

That's the standard he's holding the next generation of electricians to.

Full the full story via link in bio.

Kick start your career at Skills Trades Training. Come explore our state-of-the-art training centre, take a guided tour,...
27/08/2026

Kick start your career at Skills Trades Training. Come explore our state-of-the-art training centre, take a guided tour, and chat to our expert team about our Electrical and Plumbing courses. See you all there!

Register via link in bio.

New: Electrical Pre-Trade virtual night classes, built to fit around your schedule. πŸ’»πŸ› β€’ 12-month course, 3 nights a week...
24/08/2026

New: Electrical Pre-Trade virtual night classes, built to fit around your schedule. πŸ’»πŸ› 

β€’ 12-month course, 3 nights a week online, 5-9pm

β€’ 2 x 5-day block courses in person at Auckland or Christchurch, face-to-face with your tutor and classmates

β€’ 3 x 2-day practical workshops throughout the year, in person at Auckland or Christchurch, attendance required each time

Intake starts 6 October for all campuses. Find out more and enrol via link in bio.

Trade up to an amazing future with Fonterra πŸ’‘ Calling all our pre-traders, this one's for you. Fonterra is on the hunt f...
20/08/2026

Trade up to an amazing future with Fonterra πŸ’‘

Calling all our pre-traders, this one's for you. Fonterra is on the hunt for their next intake of Electrical Apprentices, and it's fully funded.

Over 4 years you'll gain your NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Industrial focus) and a full practising licence, all while earning, learning, and working alongside experts in the field.

With sites from Northland to Southland, there's a good chance there's one near you.

Applications open 24 August, closing 6 September. Don't miss it.

Find out more and register your interest via link in bio.

Solar is booming, and the industry needs skilled sparkies to keep up with demand. Have you got what it takes? We offer S...
14/08/2026

Solar is booming, and the industry needs skilled sparkies to keep up with demand.

Have you got what it takes?

We offer Solar Micro-credential courses at campuses nationwide. πŸ™Œ

Find out more and enrol here: https://www.skillstrades.co.nz/micro-credentials/solar

Meet Johnny, Level 4 Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying apprentice with Skills Trades Training, employed by Auckland P...
10/08/2026

Meet Johnny, Level 4 Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying apprentice with Skills Trades Training, employed by Auckland Plumbers Group.

Swipe through to hear his story. πŸ™Œ

New courses. New pathways. New at Skills Trades Training.EAS and EST are now available, plus an upgrade option if you've...
10/08/2026

New courses. New pathways. New at Skills Trades Training.

EAS and EST are now available, plus an upgrade option if you've already got your EAS.

Multiple delivery options available, so you can find a way of learning that fits your life.

Swipe through to see where you fit.

Find out more and enrol via: https://lnkd.in/eQeK6JXn

New courses. New pathways. New at Skills Trades Training. EAS and EST are now available, plus an upgrade option if you'v...
07/08/2026

New courses. New pathways. New at Skills Trades Training.

EAS and EST are now available, plus an upgrade option if you've already got your EAS.

Swipe through to see where you fit. πŸ™Œ

Find out more and enrol via: https://www.skillstrades.co.nz/eas-est-courses

Meet two Skills Trades Training team members who spend their spare time volunteering as firefighters. Shane's path began...
06/08/2026

Meet two Skills Trades Training team members who spend their spare time volunteering as firefighters.

Shane's path began with a life-changing accident. Nearly five years on, he's gone from rural firefighter at Lake Rotoiti to Crew Leader, now working alongside career crews with the Nelson composite brigade and as a GoodSAM responder. By day, he's spent over two years with Skills Trades Training, now in the Assessment Manager role.

"After my recovery, I wanted to give back and support others in the same way people supported me." – Shane

Trent has volunteered with Wallacetown Volunteer Fire Brigade in Southland for 14 years, including five as a career firefighter. Now the brigade's training officer, he helps members work towards new ranks. By day, he's a Training Advisor at Skills Trades Training, helping electrical apprentices complete their qualifications for four years.

"I see it as the responsibility of the willing and able to step up and help others who need it." – Trent

Ngā mihi, Shane and Trent, for everything you do both at work and on the job.

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National Office, 660 Great South Road, Building 7, Level 1, Ellerslie
Auckland
1060

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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