Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund

The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) makes it easier for kiwis to train in industries where demand is expected to grow as New Zealand recovers from COVID-19.

A selection of programmes in these areas are covered by the fund:

Engineering and Trades
Horticulture
Viticulture and Winemaking
Aquaculture
Maritime
Information Technology
Conservation.

Upcoming start dates

Aquaculture	Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3)	21 February 2022
Aquaculture	Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4)	21 February 2022
Automotive Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment)	01 October 2021
Automotive Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)	01 October 2021
Automotive Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)	01 October 2021
Civil Engineering	New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering)	21 February 2022
Computing & Information Technology	New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)	21 February 2022
Computing & Information Technology	New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)	21 February 2022
Computing & Information Technology	New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)	22 February 2022
Construction & Joinery	New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)	01 October 2021
Construction & Joinery	New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills	21 February 2022
Horticulture	New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)	19 October 2021
Horticulture	New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Nursery Production)	14 February 2022
Maritime Commercial Fishing	Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited	14 February 2022
Maritime Commercial Fishing	Fishing Vessel Crewing – Advanced Deckhand Fishing	28 February 2022
Mechanical Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication	01 October 2021
Mechanical Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with strands in Fitting and Machining and General Engineering	01 October 2021
Mechanical Trades	New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)	21 February 2022
Viticulture & Winemaking	New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3)	18 October 2021
Viticulture & Winemaking	New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Fruit Production) - Viticulture	24 January 2022

View all fully funded programmes

Visit the Learner FAQs(external link) for eligibility criteria and more information. This funding is available for domestic students only and you must meet and required entry criteria.

* Some costs may also apply, details will be made available during enrolment.