![A photograph of UCOL | Te Pūkenga Horowhenua Construction Students A photograph of UCOL | Te Pūkenga Horowhenua Construction Students](/NewsImages/Horowhenua%20construction/Horowhenua%20construction%20students%201.jpg?RenditionID=10)
01 June 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand and UCOL | Te Pūkenga are teaming up to make sure that construction students are ready for their apprenticeships, with a new learning initiative that helps them further develop their skills assessing and managing work risks.
![A photograph of trades faculties at the workshop A photograph of trades faculties at the workshop](/NewsImages/Plumbing%20Course_UCOL_1-Web_crop.jpg?RenditionID=10)
09 April 2021
New Zealand has more than 8,000 people working as plumbers, gasfitters, and drainlayers, but they are still not enough to meet the industry's growing demand. Ready to address the current shortage is UCOL's new pre-apprenticeship plumbing course.
![Jaydn and Liam Jaydn and Liam](/NewsImages/Jaydn%20and%20Liam.jpg?RenditionID=10)
30 November 2020
For three UCOL automotive students, the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) has given them the chance to turn a one year certificate into careers they’re thrilled with.
![Freemasons Scholarship Freemasons Scholarship](/NewsImages/Freemasons%20Scholarship%201%20web%20crop.jpg?RenditionID=10)
19 November 2020
Two experienced builders have been awarded scholarships to expand their skillsets and take their careers in the construction industry further.
![Nicholas Toyne Nicholas Toyne](/NewsImages/Nicholas%20Toyne%20web%20crop.jpg?RenditionID=10)
17 November 2020
UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui Art and Design students have been busy putting the finishing touches on their work for their multi-site exhibition.
![Kay Aish Kay Aish](/NewsImages/Kay%20Aish.jpg?RenditionID=10)
15 October 2020
Aish was one of seven UCOL Manawatū students to receive scholarships at a recent ceremony. She was awarded the UCOL Scholarship for Effort and Achievement and the Soroptomist International Scholarship.
![http://www.ucol.ac.nz/NewsImages/AG Contract.png http://www.ucol.ac.nz/NewsImages/AG Contract.png](/NewsImages/AG%20Contract.png?RenditionID=10)
04 August 2020
However, 2020 has served up a doozy for many kiwis, especially those who have served our guests from around the globe. If this is you, know that your experience is not only desired, but is needed by the NZ Food and Fibre sector.
![UCOL Students UCOL Students](/ProgrammeImages/Certificate%20in%20Tertiary%20Study%20Skills%20Level%201.jpg?RenditionID=10)
18 June 2020
The offer of two years fees free trades training from Government is a golden opportunity for New Zealanders wanting to get ahead, according to UCOL Chief of Operations Linda Sissons.
![Andrew Neilson, Darren Shadbolt, Campbell Grieg, James Cole, Shane Tooley, Danny Reilly and Cameron Isles at the scholarship ceremony. Andrew Neilson, Darren Shadbolt, Campbell Grieg, James Cole, Shane Tooley, Danny Reilly and Cameron Isles at the scholarship ceremony.](/NewsImages/Freemasons%20Willson%20Lewis%20Scholarships%202019%20(web%20crop).jpg?RenditionID=10)
14 November 2019
Three Manawatū construction workers have received scholarships to help them advance their careers thanks to UCOL, Manawatū Kilwinning Lodge No. 47, and Registered Master Builders.
![A person talking to an exhibitor at UCOL Open Day 2018 A person talking to an exhibitor at UCOL Open Day 2018](/NewsImages/Open%20Day%202018.jpg?RenditionID=10)
28 July 2019
UCOL Manawatū is set to open its doors to potential students with its winter-themed Open Day on 7 August.
![Ford Technical Trainer Don Rubie with the prototype Ford Mustang. Ford Technical Trainer Don Rubie with the prototype Ford Mustang.](/NewsImages/Ford%201%20web%20crop.jpg?RenditionID=10)
10 July 2019
Continued partnership between UCOL and Ford has brought a new addition to the automotive workshop: a prototype Ford Mustang to serve as a teaching aid.
![Students Baljot Singh, Shujaat Aziuzullah, Muhammad Yari, and Trizia Castillo enjoy a shared lunch for the Construction and Architectural Technology classes Students Baljot Singh, Shujaat Aziuzullah, Muhammad Yari, and Trizia Castillo enjoy a shared lunch for the Construction and Architectural Technology classes](/NewsImages/Construction%20and%20Architectural%20Technology%20Students.jpg?RenditionID=10)
04 July 2019
UCOL’s NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology and NZ Diploma in Construction classes have a distinctly international flavour this year, with 11 different nationalities represented.
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