What we do

FITEC was established under the Industry Training Act 1992, the Tertiary Education Reform Bill 2002 and the Industry Training (Amendment) Act 2002.

FITEC is owned by our industry partners and charged with ensuring excellence in all aspects of education and training.

FITEC’s responsibilities are

• Providing leadership within the industry on matters relating to skill and training needs
• Designing national qualifications, setting and quality assuring national standards
• Arranging the delivery of industry training

FITEC also

• Promotes the value of training to industry
• Promotes the wood industries as an exciting career choice
• Supports and coordinates the Modern Apprenticeship Programme
• Champions best practice in health and safety 
• Monitors future skill requirements