This programme is ideal for students who want to enter the manufacturing or cabinet-making industry.

Key Reasons:

• Learn practical skills used in kitchen manufacturing plants
• Understand workplace safety and production processes
• Quick pathway into entry-level manufacturing jobs
• Opportunity to progress into cabinet making or higher-level manufacturing qualifications

Programme Structure / Subjects

The programme consists of 4 main courses:

1. Manufacturing Health & Safety (5 credits)

• Workplace safety practices
• Hazard identification

2. Manufacturing Practices & Processes (10 credits)

• Understanding production workflows
• Basic manufacturing operations

3. Kitchen Manufacturing Fundamentals (15 credits)

• Cabinet/kitchen unit basics
• Materials and tools

4. Kitchen Manufacturing Project (10 credits)

• Practical project applying learned skills

Disciplines / Specialisations

This is a foundation-level programme, covering:

• Kitchen Manufacturing
• Cabinet Making Basics
• Manufacturing Operations
• Workplace Safety

Highlights

• Hands-on training in a real workshop environment
• Learn entry-level manufacturing skills quickly (12 weeks)
• Gain NZQA-recognised qualification
• Strong pathway into:
  • Cabinet making
  • Manufacturing careers
  • Higher-level trade programmes

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Entry-Level Roles:

• Factory Worker (Manufacturing)
• Kitchen Manufacturing Assistant
• Cabinet Making Assistant
• Production Line Worker

Special Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Laptop recommended
• Willingness to participate in workshop-based training

Students also get:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Microsoft 365 access
• Learning support services

Latest Updates / Key Insights

• Manufacturing sector in Auckland employs ~83,000 workers
• Contributes significantly to regional economy
• Growing demand for entry-level manufacturing workers

Final Summary

This programme is ideal if you want to:

• Start a career in manufacturing or cabinet making
  
• Gain hands-on workshop experience
  
• Complete a short, practical course (12 weeks)
  
• Build a pathway to trade qualifications