Level 2 Trades Academy
12TRD Course DescriptionContact Person: A. Coombs-King.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen to Year 12 or 13 students who have gained NCEA Level 1. Students are required to go through an interview process in order to be accepted into this programme. There are limited places.
Trades Academy are hands on, with a focus on developing relevant practical and personal skills essential in the workplace. They are a good option for ākonga who are seriously considering a trade when they finish school.
Training is based one day a week at NMIT or in residential blocks at Whenua iti Outdoors.
Places are available for ākonga in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hairdressing, Beauty, Art and Design (Digital Technology), Hospitality, Carpentry, Electrical, Aquaculture and Marine Conservation, Gamification, Sport and Exercise, Environmental Sustainability, Future Farming, Uniform Services, Adventure Tourism Leadership, and Manaaki Tāpoi courses.
Ākonga need to have a positive attitude, be committed to attending and willing to learn new skills. The ākonga will still be enrolled at NCG in 6 subjects, while working towards a National Certificate in a Trade and a minimum of NCEA Level 2. Different credits are available for each course, and this can be discussed with the Trades Co-ordinator - Mrs Coombs-King.
Trades applications must be completed on line by August 1st.
Learning Areas:
Pathway Contributions and Equipment
A great attitude and lots of enthusiasm