Trade Training

Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation (PAMPITO) (Level 1 -5)

PAMPITO sets the standards for plastics training and qualifications, and arranges for delivery of training and assessment across New Zealand.

Training in both plastics materials, and the various processing streams is based upon Unit Standards that are registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority in National Certificates at Levels 1-4. Most training is carried out and assessed on the job, but some such as mathematics and communications, is through polytechnics or the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (correspondence) or other provider organisations.

The Plastics and Materials Processing ITO has developed Unit Standards on the national qualifications Framework in Plastics Materials, and the processing streams of Blow Moulding, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, Blown Film Extrusion, Cablemaking, Extrusion, Injection Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Film Conversion and Slitting, and Vacuum and Pressure Thermoforming.

A learning booklet and associated assessment material is available for individual use with most Unit Standards when undergoing workplace training in plastics materials or processing. Each can be purchased from the Plastics and Materials Processing ITO at a small charge. There are National Certificates in Plastics Processing Technology and Plastics Engineering at Levels 1 to 4, and National Certificates in Plastics Production at Levels 1, and 2.

Each series of certificate is inter-linked in a seamless process, and some credits are transferable across qualifications. For those who do not achieve a national qualification but gain a minimum of 20 Framework credits including Plastics Materials 1 (PM1), and one plastics stream module, e.g. Thermoforming 1 (TP1), the Plastics ITO will issue an industry recognised certificate.

The Plastics ITO also administers all plastics apprentices, and arranges for their block courses at local polytechnics.

For further information go to www.pampito.org.nz.

Pampito Launches New Level 5 Plastics Qualification - March 2011


Industry Training & Technology (ITAT)

Welcome to ITAT, New Zealand's premier supplier of easily accessed and cost effective quality training for the Mechanical and Plastics Engineering Industries.

In today's competitive marketplace the impetus is toward greater efficiencies, better understanding and elevated skills and enterprise levels.

For those industries willing to rise to the challenges ahead, the opportunities are limitless.

It is essential therefore that company and personnel are kept abreast of the very latest techniques and developments through properly managed and professional training. It's vital.


ITAT - Will come to you

One the decision has been made to engage company personnel in a comprehensive and professional staff training programme, what's next? What does it involve? Simply pick up the phone and call ITAT. They will come to you and eliminate the logistics of transporting staff to an unfamiliar environment. The advantages are significant.

  • No travel expenses
  • No lost time in travel
  • Familiar surroundings
  • Train on your own specialised equipment
  • Flexible training hours
  • Training programme content, tailor made to a company's individual circumstances.

For further information on upcoming courses in 2010 please contact ITAT

  • Competitive Manufacturing
  • National Certificate in First Line Management
  • Train the Trainer
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Die Setting
  • Distance Learning
  • Literacy & Numeracy
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

For further information please click on the link


Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT)

The Trade Innovation Institute - Plastics & Polymers Centre
The Plastics & Polymers Centre at CPIT in Christchurch provides the opportunity for the best start for a career in the plastics and polymer industry with one of the pre trade programmes. On completion of a pre trade programme, you can move into employment as an apprentice and work towards a higher trade certificate to become a fully qualified tradesperson.