BOOST YOUR BUSINESS WITH ON-JOB TRAINING
The industry in which you run your business depends on the skills of its people – so it makes good business sense to support your employees in their professional learning and development. It's a two-way thing; what's good for them is ultimately good for your business and the future of the industry.
Supporting an employee through on-job training, as an apprentice or trainee, will give you confidence in their ability and help your business grow its talent through the development of a skilled and qualified workforce.
You can enrol an employee into a MITO qualification/training programme at any time. Simply complete the enrolment form and we’ll arrange your MITO Training Advisor to visit your workplace and meet with you and your employee.
Everyone I’ve dealt with at MITO has been great. The follow up and encouragement is really good. I thoroughly recommend it.
Kenny Brighton, Service Manager at Mexted Motors
Ready to take on a MITO apprentice?
Follow this checklist to make sure you have everything in place:
✅ Do you have a signed employment agreement with the apprentice?
✅ Will the apprentice be working in a full-time capacity (30+ hours)?
✅ Has the appropriate training programme been selected? View information on all our industries and programmes here.
✅ Will the core function of the apprentice's role enable them to gain the skills and experience they will need to achieve success in their training programme?
✅ Will the learner have access to a device with an internet connection in order to complete their assessments? Will they be able to collect photographs and other learning evidence from the workplace?
✅ Has a qualified or suitably experienced supervisor been appointed who is willing to train, support and verify the learner's work?
Our Industries and Programmes
Explore the training programmes and micro-credentials available by selecting your industry from the below:
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Apprenticeship Boost is a payment to employers of apprentices in their first or second year of training, available until 30 June 2028. The scheme provides employers of apprentices with a payment of $500 per month per apprentice in the first and second year of their apprenticeship. The Government has announced that the scheme will have changes to eligibility from 1 January 2025 - it will be available to employers of eligible first-year apprentices only. The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free policy will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025. If your employee isn't eligible for the Government's Fees Free scheme then MITO will charge you an annual training fee which covers all training and assessment costs. You can view the annual training fee per programme on this website, or please contact MITO with any questions. Your employee, as a MITO learner, can expect help and support from various sources — on and off the job. The employer or supervisor provides the main support during the training. They demonstrate the skills of the job and oversee the training. The local MITO Training Advisor is involved throughout their training with a minimum of four visits annually (often more). When learners start their training, the Training Advisor meets with them and their employer to explain the process. During Training Advisor site visits they: The majority of MITO's programmes have the theory component delivered through eLearning. This allows learners to access online learning resources, including videos, interactive simulations and online theory assessments, at any time with an internet-enabled device. Real-time results and progress reports are available through MITO’s online Portal to both the learner and their supervisor. The majority of MITO's programmes also have the practical requirements delivered online. Learners are required to collect and collate practical evidence and upload this online. When the learner has captured all of the evidence requirements, (this could be photos of jobs they have completed or copies of invoices to show the work carried out) they submit this to their supervisor through the Portal for verification. Learners are provided with a training folder which has detailed information on the training programme to help track progress and achievements, including: The resource materials are designed for ease of use and to allow a step-by-step approach to achieving a qualification. MITO has internet-enabled devices available to support learners who do not have their own adequate device to support them in their eLearning and submitting practical assessments online. This programme provides mentoring services through an experienced or knowledgeable person guiding learners through the technical components of their programme. While on-job training is delivered within the workplace by skilled technicians, the Industry Mentor programme is designed to be supplementary to support that learning process. MITO is committed to supporting the educational aspirations of Māori and Pasifika employees in our industries by facilitating opportunities to participate in industry training and helping to achieve successful learning outcomes. 13% of MITO’s learners are Māori and 6% Pasifika. With a large proportion of New Zealand’s population growth in the next 20 to 30 years expected to come from Māori and Pasifika communities, there are wide-ranging opportunities for Māori and Pasifika people to participate in industry training and achieve career success. We are working to: MITO works alongside a range of industry stakeholders, including the Māori and Pasifika Trades Consortia, to encourage Māori and Pasifika people to train for employment and connect them with local employers. The Kaiwhakamanawa programme is additional support designed to complement the on-job learning support that a learner already receives. It is intended to provide mentoring services with an experienced or knowledgeable person to provide and support the cultural capability, Māori culture, values and Tīkanga of Māori learners. The Kaiwhakamanawa will also assist Māori learners with components of their programme that they are struggling with. A key aim of the programme is to enable Māori learners to develop their own skills, strategies and capability so they are able to successfully navigate and complete the requirements of their training programme. This includes meeting the expected credit achievement requirements and to achieve their qualification within expected duration. Kaiwhakamanawa are supporting Māori learners to develop the skills and confidence to operate their programmes independently I.E. the support is intended to be supplementary. Similar to Kaiwhakamanawa and Industry Mentors, the Pasifika Mentoring programme is additional support designed to complement the on-job learning support that a learner already receives along with cultural advice and support. This programme is currently only available in the Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions and is facilitated by an external provider. Study hubs are designed to engage first-year automotive apprentices at the commencement of their training. The study hubs are run over three nights and cover an induction refresher, use of their online portal, eLearning and practical assessments and give them a chance to create a community with other first-year apprentices in their region. Learners may need to attend off-job training at a polytechnic or training provider. This is either because it’s part of their training programme, or if the workplace cannot support a particular part of the learning requirements. Off-job training can include block courses, day release courses, theory support, online workshops and specialist industry courses. MITO learners (excluding secondary school learners) have access to a free counselling service. This is offered throughout New Zealand by a provider called Vitae. As well as being free, it’s completely confidential and available 24/7. Appointments with a counsellor can be conducted face to face, through Zoom or similar, or by telephone. To make an appointment, your learner can fill out the form here or they can call 0508 664 981. There are numerous advantages to taking on an apprentice or trainee. Not only will you be giving back to your industry by increasing the skill level of the overall workforce, but you’ll also be bringing new skills to your workplace while keeping up to date with the latest industry developments. So where do you start? An apprenticeship/traineeship/on-job training is an excellent way to support your employees, introduce new skills to the workplace and boost productivity and staff loyalty at the same time. MITO lists current job vacancies on our website. If you’re looking for your next apprentice or trainee, you can advertise it on this website! View the profiles of jobseekers looking for roles in your industry and your location. Like what you see? Get in touch with them directly! By becoming a StartUp®, ShiftUp® or RockUp® employer through MITO, you will offer interested and engaged students the opportunity to spend one day a week at your workplace where they will gain valuable work experience. You may even find your next employee! Do you have staff with supervisory or management potential? Help them to prepare for the next step up the ladder with MITO's business skills training programme. MITO's nine-month First Line Management programme offers a professional development opportunity for people aspiring to management excellence. It provides insight into how effective businesses work and earns graduates a New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) - a nationally-recognised qualification that can enhance long-term career prospects.Fees Free
Annual training feesIn the workplace
MITO Training Advisor
MITO eLearning support services
Resource materials
Loan devices
Industry Mentors
Māori and Pasifika
Kaiwhakamanawa
Pasifika Mentors
Study hubs/peer networking groups
Use of off-job training/block courses
Free, confidential counselling support
Enrol an existing employee
List your job with MITO
Register on the MITO Job Hub
Support our school programmes
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management):