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ENTRIES OPEN 5 MARCH - 12 APRIL

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Apprentice of the Year is New Zealand’s leading national competition for carpentry apprentices who want to back themselves and step up.

Delivered by Master Builders in partnership with CARTERS, it’s an industry-led programme that puts real skills to the test.

Back yourself Why enter?

HOW IT WORKS

STAGE 1

Written Application
Practical Challenge

Show how you think and how you build. Submit a real project, then take on a live, timed practical challenge where precision and composure set you apart.

Stage 1 explained

STAGE 2

Site Visit
Interview

The Top 10 apprentices in each region progress to a workplace visit with the judges to assess standards, your professionalism on site, and to discuss your growth as an emerging industry leader.

What the judges look for

AWARDS EVENTS

Regional Awards
National Final

Top apprentices are recognised regionally before advancing to a two-day National Final – another build, national interviews, and a gala awards night where the winner is announced.

See past winners

WHY ENTER APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR?

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BUILD
CONFIDENCE
Back your skills and prove what you’re capable of.
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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Stand out and be recognised by industry leaders.
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CAREER
MOMENTUM
Open doors and take your career to the next level
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WIN AMAZING
PRIZES
Cash, tools, event tickets, and more…

KEY DATES

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Entries
Open
5 March
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Entries
Close
12 April
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Regional Practical
13 June
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Regional
Awards
August
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National
Final
7-9 October

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR.

Back yourself and build skills that fast-track your career.

How it works

 

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