C4 Group is a Category 1 NZQA Private Training Establishment and our motto is ‘Training for Resilience’.
We deliver a wide range of training across the Security and Emergency Management sectors. Highly respected by peers, clients, government agencies, workforce development councils, and most importantly, our learners, we create learning environments that respond to the demands of a challenging and changing world.
There are no off-the-shelf programmes at C4 as we provide tailored training solutions.
Have a specific training need? Talk to us about developing a bespoke solution.
Why we established C4 Group
With backgrounds in Policing and Nursing, founders Chris Lawton and Kathy Wright shared a passion for teaching, seeing it as a powerful way to help others improve their lives.
This shared vision led to the creation of C4 Group in 2011. Since then, they’ve built a team of instructors, administrators and managers who reflect their values and commitment to learner-focused education.
Chris and Kathy have never lost sight of what matters most – the learners. Their energy and drive have seen C4 grow and evolve, with new programmes developed regularly to meet the needs of our core industries.
They agree: it’s a privilege to serve communities by helping people become the best version of themselves.
Resilience is our Essence
In today’s unpredictable world, resilience is essential – whether it’s responding to risk, adapting to change, or supporting those around us.
Our training is centred around developing resilient individuals and communities. C4 empowers people with tools and skills that help them grow, adapt and thrive – in their careers, families, and wider networks.
We build strong, capable, and confident learners equipped to face life’s challenges head-on.
📎 Read more about what guides us here.
Our C4 Heart
At C4, we’re driven by a deep commitment to people. What we aim to achieve goes far beyond course content, it’s about building confident, knowledgeable, and empowered communities.
From our admin team and instructors through to senior leadership, we create supportive, engaging and meaningful learning experiences. We are proud to be a learner-first organisation, where education is delivered with integrity, energy, and care.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
– Meri Ngaroto (Te Aupouri wāhine rangatira)
This philosophy is at the core of who we are, our C4 Heart.
Our Commitment to you the learner
Our number one priority is your success and ensuring your journey with us is smooth, supportive, and effective from start to finish.
As a registered NZQA Private Training Establishment, we follow the codes and practices required to uphold the highest possible standards. This commitment is why we’ve maintained our Category 1 status for eight consecutive years, placing us in the top 5% of NZQA providers nationwide.
📎 Curious about how we support our learners?
Read our 2024 Domestic Code Self-Review here
Read our 2023 Domestic Code Self-Review here.
Read our 2021 NZQA External Evaluation Report here.
Read our 2017 NZQA External Evaluation Report here.
IPSQA Accreditation – Setting Global Standards
We’re proud to be New Zealand’s first IPSQA Accredited Testing Centre (ATC).
IPSQA (International Public Safety Qualifications Authority) develops global public safety standards and delivers independent certification for professionals working in emergency services and high-risk industries.
As an ATC, we’ve met IPSQA’s rigorous quality assurance standards, giving us the ability to offer internationally recognised certifications that are practical, relevant, and transferable.
What This Means for You
Through our partnership with IPSQA, we now offer certification pathways not previously available in New Zealand, including:
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Stab Resistant Vest User (now enrolling)
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Tactical Communications
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Self-Defence for Public Safety Responders
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Retail Crime Response Training
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Incident Management
This ensures our learners gain not just national recognition, but global credibility too.