Your dreams grow with you. "It was a good steppingstone for me. Going into it was like the halfway point between a full-time job and school. It made the transition a lot easier. When I was done, Morgan Engineering was happy to take me on as an apprentice, and I knew for sure it was what I wanted to do." Like many Kiwi boys, Jorden Olsen had dreams of being an All-Black. However, as he got older and "a bit distracted by life," it was the trades, and engineering in particular, that held his interest. "I had a little bit of experience in engineering when I was at school, and I liked it. To be honest, I didn't really look at too many other options when it came to a career. I enjoyed welding and enjoyed making things from scratch. It's been a really great career for me so far." "I planned to go into an engineering apprenticeship as soon as I finished school. I came down to Morgan Engineering and asked them to take me on. They recommended I go. and do the pre-trade course with NorthTec first." Since starting at Morgan Engineering in 2011 Jordan has moved from apprentice to tradesman before being promoted to a Lead Hand which is a senior tradesman position. He's since stepped up again to Workshop Manager. He also didn't give up on rugby, making the Northland team and becoming Captain of the Northland Taniwha before taking a year off to focus on family this year. "Every tradie I talk to is after a good apprentice or good tradesmen. There is obviously still a big demand it. The trades are a great career choice in my opinion." 0800 162 100 northtec.ac.nz Jorden Olsen - NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) 2023 is time for change. At NorthTec | Te Pkenga we can open you up to a whole world of opportunities and set you on the path to the job of your dreams. If you're ready to do something new, perfect something old, or start off in the right direction, we can help. We offer on-campus, online, and in-work options with courses across 24 different pathways. Whether you want to learn full-time, part-time, or paper by paper, we can help. shape your learning around your life. Book a Careers Krero Need help with learning goals and options? Book a Careers Krero! KAITAIA KERIKERE KAIKOHE WHANGAREI DARGAVILLE Degrees: 67% Diplomas: 30% Certificates: 15% % increase more than the median income AUCKLAND Pay Rates We offer a range of study options, from short courses to bachelor degrees and everything in between. Increase your knowledge, learn a new trade, or find a new hobby. Whatever your reason, we've got the course for you right here in Te Tai Tokerau. Stay Close, Go Far. Te Pkenga North Tec TAI TOKERAU WANANGA Your dreams grow with you . " It was a good steppingstone for me . Going into it was like the halfway point between a full - time job and school . It made the transition a lot easier . When I was done , Morgan Engineering was happy to take me on as an apprentice , and I knew for sure it was what I wanted to do . " Like many Kiwi boys , Jorden Olsen had dreams of being an All - Black . However , as he got older and " a bit distracted by life , " it was the trades , and engineering in particular , that held his interest . " I had a little bit of experience in engineering when I was at school , and I liked it . To be honest , I didn't really look at too many other options when it came to a career . I enjoyed welding and enjoyed making things from scratch . It's been a really great career for me so far . " " I planned to go into an engineering apprenticeship as soon as I finished school . I came down to Morgan Engineering and asked them to take me on . They recommended I go . and do the pre - trade course with NorthTec first . " Since starting at Morgan Engineering in 2011 Jordan has moved from apprentice to tradesman before being promoted to a Lead Hand which is a senior tradesman position . He's since stepped up again to Workshop Manager . He also didn't give up on rugby , making the Northland team and becoming Captain of the Northland Taniwha before taking a year off to focus on family this year . " Every tradie I talk to is after a good apprentice or good tradesmen . There is obviously still a big demand it . The trades are a great career choice in my opinion . " 0800 162 100 northtec.ac.nz Jorden Olsen - NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering ( Level 3 ) 2023 is time for change . At NorthTec | Te Pkenga we can open you up to a whole world of opportunities and set you on the path to the job of your dreams . If you're ready to do something new , perfect something old , or start off in the right direction , we can help . We offer on - campus , online , and in - work options with courses across 24 different pathways . Whether you want to learn full - time , part - time , or paper by paper , we can help . shape your learning around your life . Book a Careers Krero Need help with learning goals and options ? Book a Careers Krero ! KAITAIA KERIKERE KAIKOHE WHANGAREI DARGAVILLE Degrees : 67 % Diplomas : 30 % Certificates : 15 % % increase more than the median income AUCKLAND Pay Rates We offer a range of study options , from short courses to bachelor degrees and everything in between . Increase your knowledge , learn a new trade , or find a new hobby . Whatever your reason , we've got the course for you right here in Te Tai Tokerau . Stay Close , Go Far . Te Pkenga North Tec TAI TOKERAU WANANGA