Develop the skills to get what you want out of life

Build your brighter future in building industry

Do you want a career in timber processing or the building supplies industry?

Our courses are open to men and women aged between 18 and 24.

Building Futures is a training programme specifically designed to help you get mahi in the timber processing or building supplies industries. We help you develop the skills you need to get mahi and manage your life.

Start your career with us and apply today.

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Each course is eight weeks long, with classroom time and practical, hands-on learning opportunities in our state-of-the art training facility.

To find out more about what’s involved, check out the link below.

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What you’ll learn about

  • Mahi available in the building and timber supply industry
  • How to manage your finances
  • How to plan ahead
  • How to get mahi

What we’ll be doing

  • Hands-on mahi experience
  • Building projects
  • Physical fitness training
  • Preparing meals
  • Health and safety training
  • Identifying hazards at mahi

What you’ll gain

  • Driver’s Licence
  • Forklift Licence
  • First Aid certificate
  • Site Safe passport
  • Life and employment skills

Course dates

2nd February
2026

28th April
2026

10th July
2026

12th October
2026

Thank you to our wonderful supporters...

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Contact Us

1195 Maraekakaho Rd
(next to Placemakers)
Longlands
Hastings 4175
New Zealand

0800 355 7565

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