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Our Projects

BCTF continues to investigate, support and deliver a range of training and other activities

for its association members. These initiatives include:

Governance Training

As part of its commitment to the construction sector, the BCTF has committed to a 3 year programme of assisting in building the Governance skills of its association members. BCTF has partnered with the Institute of Directors to facilitate and deliver a one day course targeted at Governance for Not For Profits organizations. The 3 year commitment provides opportunities for new Board members to gain further training in governance and pass this experience onto others in their association. These courses have been followed by workshops with the BCTF Board on barriers and challenges faced in the sector and the strategic direction of the BCTF. The first two courses held in 2023 have been well attended by representative of BCTF members.

(attendees at the Governance Courses and workshops)

Further Study Scholarships

A new program that has been launched by BCTF providing financial support to individuals who are completing further study in courses aligned to the construction sector. The scholarships are provided to individuals to have successfully completed study up to Level 4 (NZQA) and are currently or wish to complete further study helping them and the industry improve and lift standards.

  • "This is really great news and awesome timing as I’ve just applied to start the next block of work. I really appreciate this. I have been wanting to do some further education for a while. I also found can be quite hard to work out a path of career progression in the trades not having been on the tools – but HR ended up making so much sense for me and for the business. It’s awesome to be able to do some academic study and also be in construction."

    Jess

  • "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the BCTF Scholarship Committee, for the approval for the Scholarship they have granted for me. Receiving this news fills me with joy and appreciation. Thank you for awarding me the $3,000 scholarship, which will undoubtedly alleviate the financial burdens associated with studying. I am more than willing to fulfil all the requirements requested. Once again, Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Your belief in my potential means everything to me and will undoubtedly play a significant role in my academic success."

    Jo

  • "After almost 10 years of study prior to this, it would be the first time receiving a scholarship which I am extremely grateful for. Looking forward to focusing on the application of BIM in construction and increasing my capabilities with design."

    Daniel

  • "I feel honoured and grateful to be selected for BCTF scholarship. Your generous support is not only a financial relief but a huge encouragement for me to continue my journey in higher education in Quantity Surveying. I will prove that it is never too late for women to start working in the construction industry at any age."

    Pai

  • "I want to express my deep gratitude and appreciation for this. This will greatly help me to succeed in my studies and build my career in the Building and Construction industry down the track."

    Carlo

Advocating for our association members

The Minister of Vocational Education and Training Hon Penny Simmonds recently launched the Redesign of the vocational education and training system. This included a set of proposals for public consultation that were issued in early August 2024 and closed on 15th September 2024.  The BCTF and its Association Members and other stakeholders provided submissions to this consultation.
 
                 Below are the Redesign Proposals from the Ministry of Education, submissions from BCTF, its Association Members and other construction industry stakeholders.

VET Redesign Proposal for Public Consultation

BCTF positioning statement (July 2024)

BCTF submission (September 2024)

Apply for further study scholarships here
We are here to provide support to the members of the BCTF….