Building Workforce Capability
We create future career pathways and lift competency levels within our own workforce, as well as the workforces of our clients. Our own internal trainers provide formal job qualification training, assessment and recognised certification to up to 300 people a month. This is especially evident in the Civil and Infrastructure Industry where we are a significant supplier of staffing and training services to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Contractors.
Training Programmes
The theoretical and practical training programmes we offer include:
Temporary Traffic Management – Skills Standard 40233
Site Safe – Construction/Civil Passport
ConstructSafe – Tier 1
Forklift Operators Certificate – OSH Certificate, Unit Standard 1085
Wheels, Tracks, Rollers Endorsement – Unit Standards 16701, 16702, 16703
Dangerous Goods Endorsement – Unit Standard 16718
Working at Heights – Unit Standard 23229
Confined Spaces – Unit Standard 18426
What Our Employees Say
Hear from Whitney, who talks about her first Traffic Management course with AWF’s trainer.
Industry Recognition
Finalist – 2023 Connexis Civil Training Awards
In September 2023, we were proud to be announced as a finalist in the Connexis Civil Training Awards at the Civil Contractors NZ Annual Conference. These awards recognise employers that provide opportunities for their staff to gain skills and knowledge through a nationally recognised qualification.
Winner – 2025 SEEK SARA Awards – Innovation in Recruitment
This award recognised our innovative approach to recruitment, demonstrated through strong commitment to workforce training and Health & Safety, building skilled talent pools in order to deliver greater value to our clients.
Finalist – 2025 RCSA Awards – Excellence in Business Innovation
This nomination acknowledged AWF’s innovative approach to lifting Health & Safety standards in recruitment and partnering with businesses to deliver industry standard training, facilitating pathways to employment for candidates across New Zealand.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re a client looking to explore our offering, a prospective trainee or an AWF employee, get in touch with us today to chat about your options.