Māori & Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT)

MPTT is a fees-free scholarship offered exclusively for Māori and Pasifika people aged between 16 and 40. Learning with NZQA accredited training organisations Western Institute of Technology Taranaki (WITT) and Land Based Training, with extra support from a dedicated Taranaki Futures MPTT Coordinator.

mptt student benefits

• MPTT scholarships for 2021 approved by Taranki Futures - course fees paid.

• Support from a dedicated coordinator to help you on campus and into a job, apprenticeship or further studies.

• Fun cultural development opportunities and events.

• Be part of the MPTT group of students – make new connections.

• One-on-one access to Learner Support Funding, to get you set up with what you need to succeed in employment.

• An Independent Learning Plan.

• Extra workshops to support your learning and get you work-ready.

Call NOW for a place - contact Mel on 021 192 6355 to find out more. Courses available include:

• Agriculture - Farming Systems*

• Agriculture - Primary Industries Operation Skills*

• Automotive Engineering

• Beauty Therapy

• Introduction to Infrastructure Works

• Construction Trade Skills

• Bakery

• Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying

*Available in South Taranaki with Land Based Training

Taranaki Futures COVID-19 Requirements

February 2022 Update

The health and well-being of our staff, students on our programmes and employers at the organisations we work with is a top priority. We are following Ministry of Health Guidelines COVID-19 guidelines and responding to the individual requirements of the businesses, workplaces and kura we're involved with as they advise us.

Students enrolling in 2022 programmes may be asked to show Vaccine Passes to enable access to workplaces and to be able to participate in our programmes. We continue to be guided and respect these requirements to secure support for learning in workplaces and access to resources and the expertise of workplace employees.