Introduction

TradeFIT (Trade Future In Training) is an expansion/enhancement project to the trade and industry and infrastructure training that already operates at the Sullivan Avenue campus. The TradeFIT site is effectively split in two with half being flexible in the shape of a fully functional Cyclic Simulated Subdivision and flexible open space. The other half has fixed buildings with training and assessment functions.

It will be set up as a full working model with all the features and services of an authentic development. The project has a staged development beginning with the CPIT Electrical Distribution Line Training Centre. Following stages will be added on including;

     
  • Building, Carpentry, Domestic and Commercial including concrete, brick and block
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  • Civil Construction
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  • Plumbing Drainlaying/Pipelaying
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  • Gasfitting and Reticulation
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  • Warehousing and Road Transport
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  • Steel Structures
to this initial development. Each stage consists of a partnership with industry which reflects the partnerships for industry fund application requirement for joint financial contributions from CPIT and the private sector.

Sullivan Avenue Campus Plan and TradeFIT (in cloud)

Project Functionality

Step 1: The CPIT Electrical Distribution Training Centre

Step 2 Building and Construction

Step 3 Civil Skills

Step 4 Plumbing, Drainlaying and Gasfitting / Gas Reticulation

Step 5 Cranage, Rigging and Scaffolding

Step 6 Te Aranga House, 'Industry Centre' support to TradeFIT

Step 7 Road Transport, Logistics, Warehousing

Step 8 Other opportunities yet to be fully developed that need to be considered in design;

NOTE It is pertinent to note that although this has been setout in steps, some steps will be in different orders and some might be merged.

Finance

The fund application guidelines require matching contributionfrom the private sector. This project provides for such funding through the partnership model which will include consideration of both start up costs and on going expenses so that the venture is sustainable. CPIT will contribute land and labour as part of the initial capital development requirements. The revenue from training will meet some of the operating costs as required by the partnership model.

It is important to note that 'in kind' contribution from partnersis crucial to the success and risk factor control within the project. Partners contribution into planning, project management and implementation/ongoing sustainability of the project is pivotal to it's success.

Governance

The concept of partnership will be reflected in the governance/management structures for the TradeFIT Project, simulated subdivision. The governance committee has been setup and the individual advisory and focus groups are structured.

Conclusion

This is an exciting development which will facilitate synergy and collaboration amongst a number of different industries and training organisations. This proposal reinforces CPIT's role as the key facilitator of training and careers for school leavers, job seekers and those already employed but needing upskilling.

The main tangible benefit, other than non duplication of training facilities by stakeholders is the controllable 'real life' situations where training and assessment can occur safely but in context.