Industry Training Programmes New ZealandGough's Institute of Training
Pre-employment / Pre-apprentice Goughs Institute of Training is a nationally focused private training establishment based in Christchurch that delivers pre-employment training to young people. Our pre-employment programmes will ensure that graduates will be industry focused and prepared for entering the workplace environment. Graduates will have the best foundation for adding value to their future career opportunities. Apprenticeships Goughs is the Caterpillar dealership for New Zealand. We support a wide cross-section of industries across many markets including forestry, construction, mining, quarrying, agriculture, roading, road transport, power generation and marine propulsion. Goughs has a network of 15 branches nationwide and employs 393 staff directly in the Caterpillar Business Unit, including over 50 apprentices at any one time. We are committed to the consistent delivery of quality sales, service and product support. In order for us to support our customers, we need to prepare for the future. Goughs believe that today's Apprentices are it's future and that is why we continue to recruit and train the very best people for the job. Why be a Diesel Mechanic? World-wide, Caterpillar dealers are seeking approximately 5000 tradesmen to support their workshops. Adding to this, all other heavy machinery manufacturers are looking for Diesel Mechanics and New Zealand is no exception. Successfully completing a Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship with Goughs would almost guarantee you a job for life. Your skills will be in demand industry-wide because of continuous on-the-job training, Caterpillars technology advantage, and Goughs reputation for service excellence. Becoming a Diesel Mechanic is by no means a dead-end job - it's just the beginning of your career. The Career Map shows huge opportunities for the future. The world is your oyster! Will I get bored? Mechanical trades and especially the diesel mechanic trade, are now very high tech. It includes some very advanced electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and fuel systems. Some equipment has up to 7 electronic control units (computers) on board to manage and display information or to control systems. The awesome size and power of some of our machines will keep you interested. Some engines produce over 1000 horsepower and can do it all day, every day of the year. Some of our equipment has the power to move mountains! Unlike a car mechanic who works most of the day in a workshop on the same model of car, a diesel mechanic will work on a wide variety of equipment which could be in any location around the country or world. One day you may be working on a boat in the middle of the ocean...The next day on a generator on the mountain top...And the day after working on underground mining equipment... Post Trade/Technical In todays economic and technological environment, a competent work force is a must. Competent and knowledgeable maintenance staff will ensure:
The training needs of trades people within Goughs and industry clients can be broadly divided into two areas:
Our post trade learning programmes are developed to ensure trades people remain up to dade with technical skills and current emerging technology. Operator Development Our Operator Development Trainers offer an extensive range of courses and assessments that will provide operators with skill levels that will improve productivity, decrease downtime, reduce operating costs, and enhance safety. This will result in a positive return on your training investment. Our trainers will:
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us: Phone: (03)
983 2333 Fax: (03)
983 2335 Email: gitadmin@ggh.co.nz Physical
Address: 24-26 Amyes Road, Hornby, ChristchurchPostal Address: P O Box 16-168, Hornby, Christchurch | |||||||||||||||||||
