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About EarnLearn

EarnLearn is a national work-based training partner supporting the growth of New Zealand’s infrastructure and trades workforce. We specialise in apprenticeship and traineeship programmes that combine real on-the-job experience with structured off-job learning, ensuring learners develop the practical skills and industry knowledge they need to succeed.

We design and manage industry-aligned training

EarnLearn works closely with industry to design programmes that reflect the realities of the job. Apprentices complete most of their learning in the workplace, supported by supervisors, verifiers, and structured assessment resources that ensure skills are demonstrated safely and correctly.

Electrical

Plumbing

Gasfitting & Drainlaying (PGD)

Scaffolding

Industrial Measurement & Control

Crane Operation

We make workforce development easier for employers

Employers partner with EarnLearn to grow effective, skilled teams. We support businesses by:

Mapping the skills required for each role
Setting up training agreements
Providing assessment materials and guidance
Monitoring apprentice progress
Supporting verification and assessment quality
Helping navigate block courses, licensing steps, and qualification pathways

Our Account Managers stay connected with both apprentices and employers to keep training on track and resolve issues early.

We support learners every step of the way

On-job training

Hands-on skills taught and demonstrated in the workplace

Off-job learning

Theory and practical block courses delivered by contracted training providers

Assessment

Evidence collected in the workplace, supported by feedback and verification

Progress tracking

Online access to modules, resources, and assessment status

The support network around every apprentice

Every EarnLearn apprentice is supported by an experienced network, including:

Account Managers who visit workplaces, explain programme requirements, and help keep learners progressing
Supervisors and verifiers who demonstrate tasks, check competence, and sign off practical skills
Learning support for literacy, numeracy, study skills, and exam preparation
Access to online tools and resources to track assessments and learning requirements

We’re available throughout the journey to answer questions about training, block courses, assessments, or next steps.

Two apprentices in hi-vis vests discussing notes inside a workshop.

Our team is nationwide

Our nationwide team of dedicated EarnLearn Account Managers (AM) are your ‘go-to’ for all things related to your or your apprentice’s training. They help coordinate off-job and on-job learning, and can provide support from enrolment through to completion.

We check in on our apprentices every 8 weeks throughout their training to ensure they are supported in all ways.

If you have any questions, give them a call.