NEWS & INFO
Meet Nikita Ward, a Skills Plumbing Apprentice
The idea of working in tight spaces, with grime and sewer pipes gives most people the heebee jeebies. But Nikita Ward gives a different perspective.
“Everyone thinks ‘plumber’ means sh*t,” says Nikita. “I’ve been doing this for three years and only had to deal with it maybe ten times. The grubby stuff is crawling under houses. You get used to it. I quite enjoy it now. I like the challenge of squeezing into small spaces.”
Where there’s a will there’s a way
Meet Plasterer Kirstin McGavin, she completed her apprenticeship in 2017 and has been working since then as a qualified plasterer with Tauranga Plasterers. Something that she never thought she would achieve.
Exciting new sign up for the Architectural Aluminium Joinery (AAJ) Sector
BCITO had the pleasure of signing Tamara Tuhiwai into a new apprenticeship within the AAJ sector. Tamara will complete her apprenticeship at Vistalite Windows and Doors in Taupō.
Meet Mel Browne, Carpentry Graduate of MIT
“Just get out there and do it! There’s no difference between them and us”
Diversity works in exterior plastering
Glenn Munro from Properly Plastered in Christchurch shares his thoughts on why having women on his team works.
BBFNZ launches scholarships for women
The Brick and Blocklayers Federation (BBFNZ) has launched the Jan Buckland Scholarships for women Brick and Blocklaying apprentices.
Women nailing careers in the trades
Female trade apprentices love their career choice, but research shows that few considered a career in building or construction while they were at school.
Find out more about what BCITO’s female apprentices think about their trades careers
Innovative, creative and always training
Meet Milvia Hannah, she has been in business for 26 years, dealing in residential kitchen designs for individual customers, commercial apartments and commercial projects.
Childhood dreams and career choices
Dragon Tamer? Magician? Space Station Boss? Our childhood dreams remain the same, so can revisiting them help our career choice? Sarah Jennings of Carlielle Kitchens took what made her eyes widen as a child and is threading a theme through her career.
Meet Natarcha Nicholson, Automotive and Vehicle Technology Graduate of MIT
“Be prepared to get messy, work hard and lift heavy stuff. It's awesome. I love my job.”
Watch Natarcha discuss why she loves being in the automotive trade