Our objective is to support the achievement of chartering (or equivalent) for all graduates, through the planning of appropriate training and workplace experiences, and the enhancement of learning through the mentoring system.

This will then lead to:

• A contribution to the national development of the various professions covered by the graduate training programme
  
• The recognition of our Graduate Training Programme by the relevant professional bodies.  (Such as the training scheme approved by The Institution of Civil Engineers)
  
•  A positive impact on the retention of graduates and on their return to us following overseas experience
  
• An adequate supply of competent and professional staff to meet business requirements 
  

The cadetship programme is a supported progressive learning process that integrates both workplace training and study.  The time required to complete the requisite course of study is obviously longer than full time tertiary study, however it allows a far greater appreciation of engineering and its associated disciplines through the workplace experience.

The mentor will act as a coach and advice on training and workplace experience placement as well as monitoring advancement toward the specific qualification selected.