The ESI Trainers Forum brings together trainers from across New Zealand’s electricity supply industry to strengthen training practice and support better learning outcomes. Over two days, participants will explore learner-centred training, mentoring, communication, and assessment approaches that help learners succeed in technical environments.
Overview
The ESI Trainers Forum brings together trainers from across New Zealand’s electricity supply industry to share ideas, strengthen training practice, and support better learning outcomes.
This two-day forum focuses on the skills trainers need to help learners succeed in technical training environments. The programme explores how mentoring, communication, and learner-centred approaches can improve safety, competence, and workforce capability across the sector.
The forum is designed for trainers, assessors, training managers, and others involved in workforce development in the electricity supply industry.
Participants will hear from experienced practitioners, take part in practical workshops, and contribute to discussions that will help shape future trainer development across the industry.
The forum will also help build a community of practice for trainers, supporting stronger collaboration and shared learning across organisations.
Why Attend
- Improve how you support learners during technical training
- Strengthen mentoring and communication skills
- Learn practical approaches to learner-centred training
- Explore better assessment and competency practices
- Hear directly from apprentices and trainees about what helps them succeed
- Share ideas and experiences with trainers from across the electricity sector
- Contribute to shaping future professional development for trainers
Who Should Attend
- Workplace trainers
- Assessors
- Training supervisors
- Training managers
- Learning and development professionals
- Technical specialists who support training programmes
Networking Opportunities
- Informal networking during breaks
- Pre‑dinner drinks
- A networking dinner hosted by EEA
- Community of practice discussions across both days
Programme
- Day 1 – Begins at 10am
- Day 2 – Begins at 8.30am and finished 3.00pm
The flyer is available here to view and/or download: ESI Trainers Forum 2026 – Flyer
Registration
Member rate: $900 + GST per person (two‑day forum)
Registration includes:
- Attendance at all forum sessions
- Morning tea, lunch, and refreshments
- Pre‑dinner networking drinks
- Networking dinner
Follow the link below to register for this forum.
