Y AKORANGA MAHI Ā-REHE

Y TRADES TRAINING CENTRE
ZERO FEE COURSES

Y-Trades Training Centre

Formally Gisborne Development Incorporated 

Our training programmes are designed to provide a progressive pathway for learners/akonga to integrate into a wide range of trade-related occupations, with a focus on Building and automotive.

Y-Trades Training Centre is an approved site under Y Education, accredited as PTE with NZQA.

Contact 

161 Carnarvon Street PO Box 1178, Gisborne

Phone 06 867 9259 EXT #9

Email info_ygdi@ymcagisborne.nz

​​​​​​​Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM

Youth guarantee programmes

Automotive Level 2 &3

40 week programme.

Real and first-hand experience of day to day operations and expectations of a automotive workshop with a focus on work ethics and quality.
Experienced and qualified tutor. Various and interesting projects provided. 

Building and Construction Level 2 & 3

30 week programme.

Basic construction and woodcraft in a workshop environment. Learn skills and tool proficiency. Preparation for an apprenticeship or workplace.
Apply the skills you learn to hands-on projects such as building furniture, sheds and other various projects.

Pre-Trades Course 

We provide literacy and / or numeracy training that is specific to your needs. Our programmes utilise trades foundation skills and relevant learning tasks that may cover the following: Carpentry, Joinery, Metal work, small motors, Painting and decorating, Health and Safety, Technology skills, Problem solving, Goal Setting.