He Toki
He Toki - Māori Trades Training
Gain skills for employment for free with He Toki.
Using an innovative, collaborative approach to education, He Toki aims to grow the Māori workforce and ensure rangatahi are the rock stars of our economy and the first in line for the jobs of the future.
He Toki brings together iwi, industry, community and government institutions to strengthen the nature of education for Māori.
He Toki programmes are free to Māori aged between 16 and 40. Knowing your culture and celebrating its strengths is essential to the He Toki experience. As a He Toki student you’ll have opportunities to learn about and grow your understanding of te ao Māori in a safe environment that honours who you are.
Support
He Toki will connect you with the appropriate training programme to suit your individual needs and career aspirations. You’ll be fully supported by tutors, whanau ora navigators and student advisors who will guide and mentor you to realise your potential.
A He Toki support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training. For more details contact:
engagement@ara.ac.nz
Programmes
Cookery Level 3 (Dual Enrolment)
Gain cooking skills for further study or employment.
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Gain all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying.
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Get hands-on skills for a career in mechanical engineering.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry
Gain in-demand carpentry skills and apply your learning in the real world with regular work experience on actual construction projects.
Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery
Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.
Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies and Construction pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in construction.
Study and Career Preparation - Health Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study for health pathways
Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Pre-Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in engineering
Study and Career Preparation - Support Work and Social Work Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills and entry required for higher level study in support work and then social work
Study and Career Preparation - Animal Science/Veterinary Nursing Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in animal science.
Study and Career Preparation - Sports, Nutrition and Health Promotion Pathway, Level 3
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in sport science, nutrition or health promotion.
Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.
Study and Career Preparation - Pre-Health Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher level study in health and science.
Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Diploma Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher level study in engineering.
Study and Career Preparation - Business and ICT Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher-level studies in business or IT.
Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies and Construction Pathway, Level 4
Prepare for higher-level study in construction and architectural studies.
Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (Managed Apprenticeship)
Broaden your capability in the workplace, while you work.