It’s a no brainer that training is the way to make sure you and your workmates or staff go home safe every day. That’s why MinEx regularly publishes the Train Brain– our email newsletter to keep you up informed of all the latest training opportunities around the country.

With the new safety legislation now in place, training has got more demanding. Until recently, renewing your CoC was a once every 5-year cakewalk. Now, new competencies are demanded and you must keep up to date with your continuing professional development.

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MITO will be running a Level 2 programme starting 13 February 2025. This programme is designed for those entering the extractives sector, providing foundation skills and the initial step in a rewarding career pathway. 

All workshops are interactive and are conducted online reducing the amount of time workers are absent from the workplace.

This programme is a great start for a career path in mining, tunnelling or quarrying and covers the following:

Please contact https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/ready-to-sign-up/ or your local MITO Training Advisor for further information and to enrol.

Fees free

Starting study in 2025?

Learners starting study or training for the first time in 2025 may be able to get Fees Free for their final year of study or final two years of work-based training, up to $12,000.

To get Fees Free for your final-year of study or training in 2025 you must:

• complete a qualification in a programme that’s eligible for Fees Free, and
• meet the residency criteria, and
• meet the prior study and training criteria, and
• not have already used Fees Free.

This policy is currently being developed. You can find more information and follow the announcements here.