About Ignite
Our Vision is to develop the highest performing, inspirational tertiary college, offering programmes of study that lead to strong employment opportunities and a brighter and fulfilling future for our students and their families.
Why Study with us?
Who is Skills Ignite?
Skills Ignite is a high-quality tertiary college delivering training that’s practical, industry-relevant and focused on employment.
What sets us apart is the personal touch we offer to all our students. We know every student by name and we know their hopes and dreams for the future. We are committed to and motivated by supporting each of our students to achieve their personal and career goals. We are owned by Skills Group. For the last 30 years Skills has been delivering workplace training across 23 different industries. This means that together we can offer lifelong training and development opportunities for people, whether that takes place face to face, online or within the workplace.
If you are looking to upgrade your skills or try a new career path – we’ve got you covered.
Why study with us?
At Skills Ignite we dream big. And we’re here to help you dream big too! We have a strong reputation for providing excellent employment outcomes. That’s because we offer programmes focused on industries with high employment demand such as:
- Healthcare
- Cookery
- Hospitality
- Police and defence force preparation and
- English with digital literacy.
Our NZQA rating
Our NZQA rating
NZQA APPROVED CATEGORY ONE EDUCATION PROVIDER
All our courses are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and taught by industry experts. Skills Ignite has the highest possible quality rating from NZQA.
We are a Category 1 provider – rated Highly Confident in Educational delivery and Highly Confident in Self Assessment of our programmes and programme delivery. That means that you are in good hands when you study with Skills Ignite.
Our last review was in 2021. Read the full report.
Code of Practice
Code of Practice
Students studying in New Zealand are protected and supported by The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2024 (The Code).
The Code specifies the roles and responsibilities of education providers in ensuring learner wellbeing and achievement. Skills Ignite is a signatory to The Code, and we try our best to ensure our students are learning in a safe and welcoming environment. we have conducted self-reviews on how well we are practicing the Code on a regular basis, you can refer to the latest report here.
If you have any queries, feel free to contact Skills Ignite 0800 023 345 or visit NZQA website for more information on the Code: Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice.
Vision and Values
Values
Disability Action Plan
Disability Action Plan
It’s our goal to offer equitable and inclusive services to all learners and provide an opportunity for disabled learners to access and participate in education and training that accommodates their different needs. Our Disability Action Plan will be the foundation on which to build a robust pathway to achieve equity and inclusiveness for our disabled learners. We are committed to increasing diversity, and engagement of learners that study with us, and reflect our values and vision for learner success.
Student Handbooks
Student handbooks
This handbook includes the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Skills Ignite as well as information to assist you in settling into studying at Skills Ignite.
Student Services Fee
Student services fee
The student services fee for 2024 has been set at $200 (GST Inclusive) per full-time student for study less than 120 credits. Study of over 120 credits is set at $400 (GST inclusive). The fee funds key services for students to assist their success, retention and overall well-being while studying at Skills Ignite. SSF is compulsory for provider-based intramural enrolments, and optional for other types of learner situations, such as work-based trainees, or those studying extramurally. Learn more.
Fees Free
Fees Free
The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free policy will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.
If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.
For more information about the transition from first-year Fees Free or the final-year Fees Free policy, visit FeesFree.govt.nz.
Our Location
Our location
Our cutting-edge facilities, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and convenient central location make Skills Ignite the ideal place to train for your new career. We are right by public transport so you don’t even need a car!
We are located at 98 Kerrs Road, Manukau.
