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Next, the call for a new national portal, to make it easier for trades apprentices to qualify and find placements.
It comes from the general manager of Seven Electrical, based in Wellington. And part of a nationwide chain of electrical and other trades services, Aotea Group.
Seven Electrical general manager Peter Couchman says the proposed portal could provide real-time access to training progress, safety credentials, assessment timelines, and support resources, effectively closing the gap between the classroom and worksite.
He said it could be a gamechanger, at an exciting time for the trades, which are increasingly at the cutting edge of sustainable technology.
Peter Couchman, General Manager of Wellington's Seven Electrical Photo: SUPPLIED
