Wood Training

What Wood Training does

Wood Training, operating as a trade name of M&O Pacific Limited, was a New Zealand Private Training Establishment (PTE) registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that provided health and safety training and consultancy services for over 30 years. Headquartered in New Plymouth with a single physical training facility, the company offered 14 distinct course categories — asbestos, aviation, crane operations, driving and machinery, fire extinguisher, fire fighting and breathing apparatus, first aid, gas testing and confined spaces, hazardous substances, health and safety, heights, marine, online training, and permit to work — alongside professional consultancy services. The company held the unique distinction of being the only OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation) accredited training provider in New Zealand, granting it exclusive authorization to deliver offshore petroleum industry-recognized training programs within the country.

The underlying technology was modest: a content website featuring course catalogue downloads, an online booking calendar, and a self-paced e-learning platform hosted at woodtraining.online. There was no evidence of proprietary AI, ML, or advanced digital infrastructure. Distribution was single-country (New Zealand only) via on-site delivery at customer locations, public courses at the New Plymouth facility, and the online learning platform.

The business model combined three revenue streams: one-time fees for in-person classroom training (public courses and private group bookings), subscription or recurring revenue from the online training platform, and professional services fees for consultancy engagements. The customer base was concentrated in enterprise accounts across oil and gas (OMV, Beach Energy), agriculture (Ballance), forestry (Taranaki Pine), and general industrial sectors (Intergroup, PHI, Cunning), served through a direct field sales motion with no public pricing. As of 1 April 2026, M&O Pacific Limited T/A Wood Training ceased operations with immediate effect.

Name

Wood Training

Legal name

M&O Pacific Limited

Website

https://woodtraining.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wood Training was a New Zealand Private Training Establishment providing health and safety training across 14 disciplines to enterprise clients in oil and gas, aviation, marine, and industrial sectors. The only OPITO-accredited provider in New Zealand, it ceased operations in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Health and safety training
• Occupational safety courses
• First aid training
• Offshore safety training
• Workplace safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Classroom/In-Person Training Courses: Revenue generated from public and private training courses across multiple disciplines including asbestos, aviation, crane operations, fire safety, first aid, confined spaces, hazardous substances, heights, marine, and permit to work.
2. Online Training: E-learning platform providing self-paced online training courses accessible through woodtraining.online
3. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services for workplace health and safety, regulatory compliance, and competency assessment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wood Training delivers classroom, on-site, and online health and safety training across 14 course categories including asbestos, aviation, crane, fire fighting, first aid, gas testing and confined spaces, hazardous substances, heights, marine, and permit to work. It supplements these courses with professional health and safety consultancy, competency assessment, and compliance support for industrial customers. Courses are aligned with NZQA-registered standards and OPITO-accredited offshore petroleum training programs.

Product overview

Wood Training is a New Zealand-based training and consultancy organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health and safety training courses. The portfolio includes 14 distinct training course categories (Asbestos, Aviation, Crane, Driving & Machinery, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Fighting & BA, First Aid, Gas & Confined Space, Hazardous Substances, Health and Safety, Heights, Marine, Online Training, and Permit to Work) complemented by Consultancy Services. The company operates as a single unified service offering with both in-person and online delivery modes. Wood Training serves industries including oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, aviation, and marine sectors, providing competency-based training aligned with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) standards and OPITO accreditation requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asbestos Training Courses Specialized training courses focused on asbestos identification, handling, removal procedures, and safety protocols for workers exposed to asbestos hazards.
• Aviation Training Courses Aviation safety and competency training programs for personnel working in or around aviation environments, covering crew safety, emergency procedures, and first aid.
• Crane Training Courses Crane operation training covering safe lifting practices, load calculations, and equipment handling for various crane types.
• Driving and Machinery Training Courses Training programs for safe operation of vehicles, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Fire Extinguisher Training Courses Training on proper use, selection, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment.
• Fire Fighting and BA Training Courses Breathing apparatus (BA) and fire fighting training for emergency response personnel, covering fire suppression techniques and safety procedures.
• First Aid Training Courses First aid certification and training programs covering emergency medical response, CPR, and workplace first aid procedures.
• Gas Testing and Confined Space Training Courses Training on gas testing procedures, confined space entry protocols, and atmospheric hazard assessment for safe workplace operations.
• Hazardous Substances Training Courses Training on identification, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances in accordance with safety regulations.
• Health and Safety Training Courses General occupational health and safety training covering risk assessment, hazard identification, and workplace safety compliance.
• Working at Heights Training Courses Working at heights training covering fall protection systems, harness inspection, and safe elevated work practices.
• Marine Training Courses Marine safety and competency training for personnel working in maritime environments, including survival skills and vessel safety procedures.
• Permit to Work Training Courses Training on permit-to-work systems, hot work permits, and formal authorization procedures for high-risk work activities.
• Online Training Courses Remote learning versions of training courses delivered through the woodtraining.online platform for flexible, self-paced professional development.
• Health and Safety Consultancy Services Professional health and safety consultancy providing expert guidance, risk assessments, competency assessment, and regulatory compliance support for organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive NZQA-registered training programs meeting New Zealand regulatory requirements

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)coreOthersWood Training is a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA, the New Zealand government agency responsible for qualifications and quality assurance in vocational education. This regulatory registration enables them to deliver accredited training programs.
• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPITO is the global offshore energy industry training organization. Wood Training is the only OPITO accredited training provider in New Zealand, enabling them to deliver OPITO-standard training programs for offshore petroleum operations. This accreditation represents a unique competitive positioning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Skills: NZ Industry Training Organisation delivering vocational and workplace-based training across multiple sectors. Comparable business model and regulatory positioning as an NZQA-recognised training provider, but with a broader trade portfolio.
• Competenz: New Zealand Industry Training Organisation providing vocational credentials and workplace training across multiple trades. Comparable as a registered NZ training establishment serving enterprise customers, though broader in scope than Wood Training's safety specialism.
• RelyOn Nutec: International safety and emergency response training provider operating OPITO-accredited centres across multiple geographies. Comparable in offshore/oil & gas training accreditation, course portfolio, and enterprise energy-sector customer base, but at much larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Safety 'n Action: New Zealand workplace health and safety training provider offering accredited courses across multiple industries. Directly comparable to Wood Training's core HSEQ training portfolio and target customer verticals within the NZ market.
• Vertical Horizonz: Trans-Tasman safety, emergency response, and high-risk work training provider operating across Australia and New Zealand. Comparable course catalogue (heights, confined space, first aid, fire) and overlapping offshore/energy industry customer base.
• Site Safe New Zealand: NZ not-for-profit focused on construction and infrastructure sector health and safety training and consultancy. Directly comparable in delivery model (in-person + on-site corporate training) and in the construction/industrial vertical.

Others

• St John New Zealand: NZ provider of workplace first aid training and certification. Overlaps with Wood Training's first aid course line as an adjacent training category, though St John operates as a broader ambulance/health charity with a far larger scale.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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