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Cambridge High School wins building challenge
Cambridge High School have taken out the top prize in the BCITO Build Ability Challenge 2008. The team of 5 students from Cambridge High School designed and built a horse hospital for the local Riding for the Disabled group.
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Building Careers Month showcases building industry
BCITO Building Careers Month, held in August, is about showcasing career opportunities in the building and construction industry.
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New building and construction skills programme launched
A new building and construction skills programme for young people was launched in Wellington today by Hon Shane Jones, the Minister for Building and Construction.
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Ako Aotearoa commissions research into BCITO learning package
Education researcher Dr. Amanda Gilbert will undertake a research project with the BCITO to evaluate whether their self paced learning package is providing the best possible educational outcomes for learners.
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Cambridge High School wins Build-Ability Challenge
Cambridge High School have taken out first place in the BCITO Build-Ability Challenge with their outstaning purpose-built rabbit hutch for the SPCA.
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BCITO Facts and Figures
The latest facts and figures from the BCITO.
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Building Careers Week 2007
Advice on hand for budding apprentices and prospecive employers.
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Build-Ability Challenge 2007
Kiwi high school students no bunnies when it comes to helping SPCAs.
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Raglan Area School nail nationwide building competition
Raglan Area School are the reigning Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Build-Ability Challenge champions for their innovative dog kennel which the judges said illustrated all aspects of the design and build process.
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Builders have work life balance nailed
Work/life balance is a key factor when choosing a career according to 86% of New Zealanders surveyed.
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Students Gain Essential Experience during Building Careers Week
Nine secondary schools* throughout New Zealand are constructing dog kennels which will be donated to their local SPCA shelter for use by abandoned dogs and puppies. The competition is being held as part of BCITO's inaugural Building Careers Week which begins today.
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Construction Skills
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s (BCITO) introductory construction skills programme is giving secondary school students a chance to learn practical skills in the classroom.
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BCITO Celebrates 7000th Apprentice
A huge achievment for NZ building industry training was announced today with the signing up of the 7000th apprentice at any one time with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.
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Research in 3 Different Areas Proves Invaluable for BCITO
The BCITO has today released three reports. BRANZ Econometric Overview; Workbase Literacy and Numeracy Review and CBA Focus Group Research-Trade Choices.
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Industry Training in Good Shape for Building and Construction Industry
Apprenticeships within the building and construction sector have increased dramatically over the last 2 years
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BCITO Trainee Numbers Hit New High in the Wellington Region
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation [BCITO] announced today that a milestone had been reached in the Wellington region with the signing up of the 500th apprentice in training at any one time.
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