Te Ara Poutama – Māori and Pasifika Trades Training
*Māori and Pasifika Trade Training applications are currently closed.
Applications for MPTT 2027 will open by the end of October. Thank you for your interest in Māori and Pasifika Trade Training at Toi Ohomai.
Ready to kick-start your trades career and start working towards a great future for you and your whānau?
MPTT provides free study for Māori and Pasifika students to gain valuable knowledge and skills, pathway onto an apprenticeship, employment or higher level of study.
If you are:
• of Māori and/or Pasifika descent;
• a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident;
• 16-40 years of age at the start of your study;
• committed to actively participating in MPTT activities
...and intending to enrol in one of the courses below, we’d love to hear from you!
| Course Name | Duration | Next intake |
|---|---|---|
| Cert 4 Fitness (Level 4) | 1 year | Mar 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) | 39 weeks | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4) | 36 weeks | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) | 1 year | Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) | 1 semester | Feb 2027 |
MPTT Scholarships include:
- Payment of your compulsory course fees
- Pastoral care and practical support to help you stay engaged, overcome barriers and progress through your studies
- Opportunities to build skills, confidence and connections that support your future pathway, and career and pathway support to help you explore and prepare for employment, apprenticeships or further study.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
MPTT scholarships are limited so we encourage you to get in early to explore study options and entry requirements. Other support can be found on our Māori and Pacific Learners page.