Level 3 Trades Academy
13TRD Course DescriptionContact Person: A. Coombs-King.
Entry RequirementsOpen 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.
Trades Academy courses are hands on, with a focus on developing relevant practical and personal skills essential in the workplace. They are a good option for students 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 students in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hairdressing, Beauty, Creative Design for Hair and Make Up, Art and Design (Digital Technology), Hospitality, Carpentry, Joinery, Electrical, Gamification, Sport and Exercise, Environmental Sustainability, Uniform Services, Adventure Tourism Leadership, and Manaaki Tapoi courses. Most courses are at Level 2 but some offer Level 3 standards. More information will be provided to students during their interviews.
Students need to have a positive attitude, be committed to attending and willing to learn new skills. The students will still be enrolled at NCG in 5 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
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