Responsive
Trade Education
RML’s trades training division Responsive Trade Education (RTE) is an NZQA registered and accredited Private Training Establishment which delivers free innovative, targeted training through its Youth Course and Employment Services programmes.
Since its formation in 2004, RTE has put hundreds of students through its training centre, helping young and adult learners gain qualifications & employment.
Along with the trades industry, RTE also accommodates a variety of other industries with employment placement, assistance and support through our training programmes. Industry Staff Training, Literacy, Numeracy, Communication and English proficiency are provided by way of Workplace Literacy & Numeracy programmes.
RTE Programmes
Youth COURSE
A 39-week programme for 16-19-year olds who are not engaged in employment, education or training, or those are looking for an alternative option than school to gain qualifications. NCEA Level 2.
Employment Services
An Employment Services Programme for Work and Income clients on a range of benefit types. We also offer life skills to ensure your success both in and out of the workplace.
Workplace Literacy & Numeracy
Our WLN programmes are designed for employees to up skill in areas of literacy, numeracy and communication within the workplace. After initial assessments and a needs analysis, qualified tutor’s design customised programmes relevant to the company’s and employee’s needs.
Responsive Trade Education’s core purpose is
To empower our people into career pathways that will support our communities
RTE Graduates
Tipene, Qualified Vinyl and Carpet Layer
TIPENE
Before going to RTE Tipene had been on the benefit, had tried going to three different providers and was employed in a couple of short term jobs, all of which didn’t work out for him. He was looking for a building construction programme that he would feel comfortable at and would help build his confidence and get him into the workforce. After seeing RTE advertised at Work and Income he enrolled and once attending classes immediately felt comfortable and welcomed by all staff.
“The staff get you to believe in your dreams no matter how far-fetched. They encouraged me to go for it (when I got my job opportunity) and to do my best. They build up your confidence cause when you’ve been rejected time and time again (when on the benefit) it has an effect on you but RTE help you to believe in yourself again.”
Tipene has now completed an apprenticeship and is a qualified Vinyl and Carpet Layer at RML subcontractor Spencer Flooring. In the future, he is looking to become self-employed.
Tamati, Registered Electrician
Tamati
Tamati started at Responsive Trade Education after pulling out of school. Tamati heard about RTE through a neighbour whose house had burnt down, and her children had been shown great support during this time when they attended RTE.
“School didn’t work out for me. Getting to RTE I really liked the hands-on learning, the practical projects and small classes. It was a cool learning experience where I learnt good skills and I wouldn’t be where I am now without RTE. I’m now a qualified electrician, have got a work van and am part of a small tight knit team”.
The environment at RTE allowed Tamati to excel and he became the first ever student within RTE to complete not one but two certificates, receiving his NC BCATS Level 2 and NCEA Level 2. RTE staff found a placement for him at Voltz Electrical (RML Subcontractor) where after 3.5 years and challenging hurdles around the written components he has successfully completed his electrical apprenticeship and has recently become a registered electrician.
Tamati has now been with Voltz for 6 years and looks forward to giving back to the community he grew up in and assisting the customers of Housing New Zealand.