Other Courses

The Health & Safety in Employment Act requires every company to have at least one First Aid trained staff member for every 25 employees (for every shift). Once gained a First Aid Certificate must be refreshed every two years.

Mahurangi Technical Institute offer the two day First Aid Certificate and a one day refresher course.

This qualification has been developed specifically for those who are working in, or wish to work in, the companion animal industries. It is New Zealand’s first species based pet industry qualification. The Certificate in Companion Animal Services is delivered by distance learning. On successful completion candidates will be awarded the Certificate in Companion Animal Services and the Mahurangi Technical Institute ‘Companion Animal Industry Training Passport’ – a comprehensive record of learning to show to potential employers – and ‘Graduate Badges’ to identify you to the pet buying public as being knowledgeable, competent and qualified.

Successful completion of this programme will provide you with practical skills and applicable species based understanding/knowledge needed to service the companion animal industry.

Hospitality courses for all levels and all ages – whether you are in the industry already, wanting to enter the industry, or just looking to expand your knowledge – we’ve got a course for you! Training is conducted in our purpose-built classrooms, with professional equipment at your fingertips, giving you the best hands-on experience possible.