At the Trades Innovation Institute we prepare and up-skill our students for careers in a variety of trades. Whether you are a school leaver needing to enter pre-trade training prior to an apprenticeship, or a seasoned trade’s person looking to up-skill, we have full-time and part-time courses to suit your needs.
The Trades Innovation Institute is located on Sullivan Avenue in Christchurch - the main entrance is off Ensors Road.
We offer a broad range of trade training in the areas of construction, electrical, motor industry and engineering trades. Our training programmes are designed with flexible timeframes for completing your qualifications and most are offered as both full and part time options. Usually you will start out with a pre trade programme to get the core skills and knowledge ideal for starting work as a trainee or apprentice. You can then complete further training with us as well as in your workplace.
Our programmes also offer the opportunity for you to continue study at higher levels, or move into other related areas of study.
You can also study our trades short courses which include Heat Pump/ Split Systems, Electrical Service Technician, Electrical Service Technician A and Solar Hot Water Installations.
Perhaps the best trades training facility in the country, CPIT’s Trades Innovation Institute has real-world learning environments including:
CPIT also hosts TradeFIT, a simulated subdivision where trades students are trained in key infrastructure trades in a real world environment, alongside other trades trainees and experienced tutors. TradeFIT includes: residential and commercial building construction; civil works; electrical distribution; telecommunications installation; plumbing and gasfitting; brick and block laying; drainage and water reticulation, and steel structures.
CPIT’s Trades Innovation Institute is at the forefront of training with qualifications that are nationally recognised and endorsed by more than 160 industry partners. Together we ensure you have access to the latest techniques, equipment and technologies. Our strong industry ties guarantee that our qualifications and work experience are relevant to current workforce needs and equip you to be work fit when you complete your programme.
Email: info@cpit.ac.nz
Phone, local calling area: 03 940 8000
Free Call (New Zealand): 0800 24 24 76
International: +64 3 940 8000
Fax: +64 3 366 6544
