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Skillsec, Kensington (Dunedin)

Private Training Establishments · Trades and Services · Kensington, Dunedin

A family-owned private training establishment (PTE) based in New Zealand, operating for over seven years. It offers fees-free vocational courses and employment programmes, with rolling enrolments accepted throughout the year.

Last checked 14 October 2026

At a glance

TypePrivate Training Establishments
LocationDunedin
RegionOtago Region
Provider informationMinistry data only
Ministry ID9392

About Skillsec

Skillsec is a privately owned training, education, and employment provider (PTE) based in Ōtepoti | Dunedin. It has operated for over seven years and is owned and managed by Norman and Leisa Roos, who took over the business in January 2016 after relocating from farming in Central Otago.

The organisation offers fees-free courses and training, along with Studylink-approved programmes, and accepts enrolments at any time throughout the year. It runs a dedicated alternative education programme for students under 16, as well as adult programmes including a 14-week tiny house building course (Build A Bach) and a jobseeker support service (Reskill).

Skillsec describes itself as family owned and community focused, with an emphasis on whānau relationships and a student-centred approach.

Programmes

Skillsec offers free and StudyLink-approved programmes in Dunedin. The following named programmes are listed:

  • Tū Tika — alternative education programme — no duration stated
  • Reskill — no qualification or duration stated
  • Build A Bach — Level 3 Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades — no duration stated

Curated by the KuraData team from Skillsec's own website, reviewed 14 October 2026.

Subject area: Trades and Services

The Ministry of Education groups Skillsec under Trades and Services — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.

Trades and Services

Address

Where Skillsec is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.

  • Street14 Bridgman Street
  • SuburbKensington
  • CityDunedin
  • Postcode9012
  • Territorial authorityDunedin City
  • RegionOtago Region

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