Competenz

Huge shoutout to our bakery apprentice Lianna MacFarlane at U-Bake in Timaru, who is heading into the 2026 Apprentice Pie Maker competition on June 10. 👏

Lianna took second place in 2024 with her mince and cheese pie and chicken and leek gourmet pie and now she's back with even more experience behind her. She's already qualified in bread baking, mid-way through her cake and biscuit strand, and has her sights set on completing her apprenticeship with the pastry strand.

Good luck, Lianna! 🥧

Read more below.
https://www.hospitalitybusiness.co.nz/timaru-apprentices-heat-up-competition-for-pie-glory/

What makes a great training partnership?

At Competenz, we know real success comes from strong partnerships.

Apprenticeship training works best when it’s a true three-way collaboration between:
✅ The employer
✅ The apprentice
✅ The Competenz training advisor

Together, we build skills, grow confidence, and shape successful careers.

With the right support at every step, employers see results, learners stay on track, and industries thrive.

Thinking about taking on an apprentice?

Now’s the time to partner with Competenz and invest in the future of your business.

🔗 Click below to find out more about how Competenz can help.

https://www.competenz.org.nz/employers?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69c0881f656cb3ad95c9c25b

Updated fire protection training is now available🔥

We've updated our New Zealand Certificates in Fire Protection to better reflect current industry practice. That means clearer learning, easier to follow assessments, and training that's built around real on-the-job work.

Whether you're starting out in the industry or looking to formalise your skills, there's a pathway for you.

Real skills. Recognised qualifications. Built for today's fire protection industry.

Head to the link below to get in touch
https://www.competenz.org.nz/industry/fire?utm_source=QR%2C+flyer%2C+poster%2C+event&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=fire+page&utm_id=flyer%2C+poster%2C+event