VHG - About Us

Vertical Horizonz Group (VHG) was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998.

We have a large accreditation range and offer over 70 short courses within five core business areas: Transport & Crane Operations, Rural Operations, Industrial Safety, Health & Safety and Professional Development

We specialise in the delivery of practical, skill based training, of high quality, to industry clients wanting some consistency in training throughout the country. We have have a true national reach.

We also deliver training on behalf of a large number of Industry Training Organisations and other Tertiary Education Providers.

We employ more than 50 staff and contractors and manage these through the rigorous application of a robust Quality Management System overseen by a specialist Academic Manager, enforced by a dedicated Compliance Manager and supported by a Quality Assurance Coordinator. All Unit Standard based courses and assessments are standardised and pre-moderated. NZQA state that they are 'Highly Confident' in the educational performance of VHG.

In addition to our core business we also provide consultancy and management support services on an as and as when required basis in such areas such as risk assessment and security, organisational resilience and capacity building and human resource development and training.

We have a Registered Training Organisation in Australia, Vertical Horizonz Australia, which provides the opportunity to extend similar training and services to those companies operating in both countries, share resources, benchmark outcomes, and, in some cases, enable VHG to award dual qualifications.

Dependable

When we undertake a job we ensure it gets done
We promise prompt and efficient service from all staff members
We have 50 trainers based strategically around the country, which ensures coverable in those 'hard to reach places'

Flexible

We currently offer over 70 relevant industry based short courses
Training can be delivered 24 / 7 your place or ours
Specific courses assessed by NZQA Unit Standards can be constructed to meet YOUR needs
If the NZQA unit standards do not exist we can design course assessments specifically for you
We can access funding on your behalf given certain eligibility criteria

Quality Assured

NZQA is Highly Confident of the Vertical Horizonz Groups educational performance
Our national coverage ensures standardisation of training throughout the country
Where possible we ensure your courses are assessed against premoderated NZQA unit standards ensuring your training is part of the National Qualification Framework
Our Trainers and Assessors have proven industry credibility, 'they know what they're talking about'
We ensure our Trainers and Assessors have the correct qualifications to train and assess
We ensure compliance under the Health and Safety in Employment Act

Simple Processes

We have an 0800 number for the booking of all courses throughout NZ
Our friendly staff can assist you on any training related matter or will put you in contact with someone who can
We have access to subject matter experts who can advise you of industry best practice

Our trainers are recognised subject matter experts in their areas of expertise. They have gained experience from dealing with "real" situations in varying environments and conditions. They are flexible and can tailor the course to meet your specific requirements. They can offer advice and assistance on a broad range of industrial related matters.

All VHG trainers are accredited Workplace Assessors, hold a NZ Certificate in Adult Teaching and, where possible, are Industry Training Organisation vetted Trainer Assessors. We aim to exceed ITO registered assessor standards.. Our Quality Management System is overseen by a specialist staff including an Academic Manager, Compliance Manager and a Quality Assurance Coordinator. NZQA state that they are 'Highly Confident' in the ability of the Vertical Horizonz quality management process.