Z Forecourt Concierge Gateway Training
Fuel your Retail career with Z!
Learn the ropes from New Zealand’s famous service experts – you’ll be looking after customers, looking after cars, and looking after yourself by gaining skills that can get you on the road to an exciting career in retail.
The Z Forecourt Concierge Certificate is a Gateway Programme that gives students a great opportunity to gain both valuable work experience plus NZQA credits that can be used towards a nationally recognised New Zealand Certificate in Retail.
They’ll be supported and learn important skills in line with industry standards including: customer service; health and safety; effective communication; personal presentation; product knowledge and teamwork.
A career in retail offers loads of possibilities, from customer care and sales and marketing through to management.


How it works
Selected students will receive a 10 day work experience placement over a 10 week period within a Z site and will be supported by a Z Coach and a ServiceIQ Coordinator who liaise with store management to make sure they get an all-round understanding of the world of Z. Students will receive learning resources and e-learning logins to the Z Academy.
A clear development plan will be set and their work experience will be assessed in-store and through the Coordinator who also keeps the school up to date with progress.
Benefits for students
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get an introduction to an exciting career within retail
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gain credits towards a nationally recognised qualification
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get real experience in a real workplace
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enjoy the camaraderie from working as part of a team
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learn great industry skills and knowledge essential for a retail career
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learn valuable life skills in a supportive environment.
Programme details
The programme involves 10 days' work experience over a 10 week period.
Schools to provide safety boots – as per Z Health & Safety guidelines.
It costs $450 +GST ($500 +GST from 01 January 2019) per student and results in a Z Forecourt Concierge Certificate. The certificate is made up of a set menu of NZQA credits (see below) which may be used towards a nationally recognised New Zealand Certificate in Retail.
| Unit | Unit standard title | Level | Credits |
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57 |
Provide customer service |
2 | 2 |
|
62 |
Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact |
2 | 3 |
|
9677 |
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective |
2 | 3 |
|
11938 |
Assist customers to select goods and/or services |
2 | 5 |
|
11971 |
Use safe work practices in a retail environment under supervision |
2 | 3 |
|
24871 |
Complete complex forms |
2 | 2 |
|
28145 |
Interact with customers in a service delivery context |
2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
How to apply
To sign up to this great programme, please click on the link below and fill in your details. Your Workforce Engagement Team will be in contact with you shortly.
| Region | Contact | Mobile |
| Northland / Kaitaia / Whangarei | Sue Coleman | 021 195 2817 |
| North Shore / Whangaparaoa/ Silverdale | Lisa Compton | 021 665 368 |
| Central / West Auckland | Heamoni Taani-Fahiua | 021 195 0280 |
| East / South Auckland | Heamoni Taani-Fahiua | 021 195 0280 |
| Waikato / Taupo / Whitianga | Tania McCarthy | 021 195 7156 |
| Hamilton | Janice Clough | 027 748 8482 |
| Bay of Plenty | Carolyn Vincent | 027 752 0155 |
| Gisborne | TBC | |
| Hawke's Bay | TBC | |
| Taranaki | John Hudson | 027 488 2467 |
| Whanganui / Feilding / Palmerston North | Tracey Jarman | 022 064 5045 |
| Masterton | Shelley Pender | 027 458 8678 |
| Kapiti Coast | Elly Williams | 022 368 7166 |
| Wellington | Ruth Asiata | 027 221 8546 |
| Nelson / Marlborough | Tara Stewart | 027 292 7972 |
| Blenheim | Hannah Neville | 021 195 7594 |
| Greymouth (West Coast) | June Griggs | 027 376 7878 |
| Christchurch | Hannah Neville | 021 195 7594 |
| Canterbury | Hannah Neville | 021 195 7594 |
| Otago / Southland | Tui-Susan Hill | 027 517 4080 |
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