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Want to stay at school? But try something different? Trades Academy lets you enjoy both worlds. Enjoy the benefits of staying at secondary school but learn new skills at Trades Academy.
It’s easy as 3-2-1
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days at school
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days of practical learning
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programme to learn new skills
Trades Academy allows you to experience a different way of learning. _ Earn NCEA credits _ Fees free and subsidised transport costs _ You’ll be coached by industry professionals keen to share their expertise _ An excellent opportunity to start learning real skills for your career
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What is Trades Academy? Wellington Trades Academy partners with local secondary schools, WelTec and Whitireia to provide year-long training programmes that allow you to achieve NCEA Level 2 and get ready for employment or higher-level studies.
How you’ll benefit Trades Academy makes a positive difference to your education and can be a great move for your future career. There are many advantages of enrolling for Trades Academy: _ Productively use your time. Learn actual career based skills while achieving NCEA Level 2 _ Stay enrolled at school and continue to participate in extra- curricular activities you enjoy like sport, music and cultural events _ Allows you to make new friends and keep in touch with your school mates _ Check out tertiary learning. See how it’s different and if it’s a good choice for you _ There are lots of different subjects you can choose from _ Sample a career path. Work out if it suits you _ Pursuing something you enjoy will increase your chances to succeed
How does it work?
_ Check the choices available _ Total achievable credits are shown with each option _ Courses are either taught in Petone (at WelTec) or Porirua and Kāpiti (at Whitireia) _ Classes run Thursday and Friday Morning session: 9am – 12pm Afternoon session: 12.30pm – 2.30 pm _ Attendance at both sessions is compulsory _ Allocation of credits supports students school based learning by contributing to achievement of NCEA Level 1 and 2, with a Vocational Pathway award. 5
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choices With Trades Academy, you select one subject for hands-on learning, two days a week.
There are a range of subject options for 2016* Animal Care
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Construction Trades
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Trades Skills
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Engineering and Automotive
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Engines and Electricity
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Early Childhood Studies
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Fitness
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Hair and Beauty Salon Support
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Health and Community Support
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Hospitality
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Hospitality Services
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Salon Environment
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For more details, talk to your school’s Careers Advisor, visit www.wta.ac.nz or email info@wta.ac.nz * Offerings are subject to change 7
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I N T R O DU CTO RY A N I MA L CAR E Petone Level
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Learn to look after animals in this introductory course and get an insight into working in the animal care industry. You’ll study animal anatomy and physiology and how to keep animals in hygienic conditions. Handle and care for a range of small animals from birds to reptiles, rabbits to fish, cats and dogs. After doing this course, you can go on to further study in this field.
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CON ST R U C T IO N T R A DE S Petone Level
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Gain introductory skills to start working in the construction industry. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, understand project planning and health and safety, plus learn skills in painting, glazing, plumbing and roofing. The course will prepare you for entrylevel roles in carpentry or other trades (bricklaying, paving and landscaping, painting and decorating, electrical, plumbing and plastering), or you might decide to keep building on your skills and do further training.
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TRADES SK ILLS Porirua Level
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If you’re interested in the construction and infrastructure industries, this programme will provide you with an insight. Try your hand at building and plumbing. Gain practical hands on experience while learning about the health and safety requirements of each trade. This programme is a great introduction and taster for what it’s like to work in this industry.
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ENGINEERING AND AUTOMOTIVE Petone Level
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Start your career working with cars and engines. In this course, you’ll learn all the theory and put it into practice on practical projects. You’ll cover different areas from auto electrical to metal work and welding, steering and suspension to vehicle servicing, engine operation to wheels and tyres.
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ENG IN ES A ND E LE C T RIC I T Y Porirua Level
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This programme provides knowledge and practice of working safely in the motor industry and an electro technology environment. Gain practical hands-on skills in automotive and electrical engineering along with practical engineering skills. Train in our onsite workshops and prepare yourself for a career in these fields.
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EARLY CH ILD H O O D ST UDI E S Porirua Learn about child development and the health and wellbeing of Credits Level young children. Gain knowledge of the Early Childhood curriculum, Te WhÄ riki. This programme is a great first step towards an early Level 2 and also some Level 3 units which childhood teaching career. are part of the National Certificate in
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Early Childhood Education and Care, 41 credits total
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FIT N ESS Petone Level
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Want to work in the fitness industry? You’ll learn about working in a fitness environment and how to coach a client, plus you’ll develop your knowledge of anatomy, nutrition and the correct use of gym equipment. Your study will be largely based in the gym and you’ll learn hands-on. Master ropes courses, rock climbing and experience adventure based learning.
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HAI R A ND BE AU T Y SA LO N S UPPO RT Petone Begin your career in hair and beauty. You’ll gain the skills and Level Credits knowledge to work in a salon support role by covering elementary hairdressing services, professional customer service and communication skills, and elementary beauty services. You’ll also learn photography to build your own portfolio and gain experience. Learn about the retail environment and what motivates customers.
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HEALTH AND CO MM U NI T Y S UPPO RT Petone Want to work in health or with the community? You’ll gain an Level Credits understanding of what’s needed for a career in health by exploring adolescent health, how people can manage change and how to enhance people’s wellbeing. You’ll also get an introduction to working with youth, the elderly, people with disabilities or in an emergency response role. Get a basic grounding so you can specialise further in an area of your choice.
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HO S P ITA LIT Y Petone Level
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Begin your career in the hospitality industry. You’ll learn basic culinary skills and methods of cookery. You will also learn valuable front-of-house skills and knowledge, such as restaurant service and how to set up and service a function. The course is very hands-on and you will gain the necessary skills to progress further in this industry.
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H O S PITALIT Y SE RVICE S Porirua Level
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Gain insights into the hospitality and tourism industry. Learn the art of making a good coffee and cooking skills that can be used in a café environment. You’ll learn about customer service and health and safety for the industry. Gain hands-on experience in our on-site training café, practice what you learn on real customers.
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SALO N E NV IR O NM E N T KÄ piti Level
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Gain skills for a career in a beauty or hairdressing salon. Learn about salon requirements, sustainability, stock management, fashion trends as they relate to hairdressing and beauty therapy and about good customer service. Gain practical insights into this creative industry.
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How to enrol
Entry criteria You should preferably have 60 credits at NCEA Level 1 including literacy and numeracy. Application for special entry may be considered for students who hold fewer than the recommended NCEA credits.
Enrolment process There are a fixed number of places available so enrolments that meet the criteria are accepted in the order that they are received.
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Application form and reference Fill in an application form and get a reference from your school. Send it to us.
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Interview Once we receive your application form and reference, we will invite you for an interview. You can bring family and whanÄ u or other support people with you.
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Start learning skills for your career
This interview helps to ensure that you understand the programme, are making the right choice and starts the process of planning for your year here.
For more details, talk to your school’s Careers Advisor, visit www.wta.ac.nz or email info@wta.ac.nz
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Contact us W E LT E C Petone Campus 11 Kensington Avenue, Petone W HI T I R E I A Porirua Campus 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua KÄ piti Campus Corner KÄ piti Road and Milne Drive, Paraparaumu 04 830 0164 info@ wta.ac.nz wta.ac.nz