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year 12 trades

Otago Secondary-Tertiary College (previously Trades Academy)

Year 12 – 13 students (Year 11 in exceptional circumstances) who are interested in a career in a ‘trade’ may be able to combine study at the Otago Secondary-Tertiary College, run by Otago Polytechnic, with NCEA studies at school. Students attend OSTC one or two days a week with students from other secondary schools in the region.

In order to be selected, school attendance should be at least 80% and students should demonstrate mature behaviour around their peers, act safely in practical contexts and be willing to catch up on missed school work. Students fill in an enrolment form provided by Otago Polytechnic and may be required to attend an interview with Mrs Borrie. Otago Polytechnic makes the final decision based on advice from the school. Places are limited. An evening meeting will be held for interested students and parents in Term 3. Students and whānau are strongly encouraged to attend to register their interest.

course outline

OSTC will be one subject of a student’s NCEA programme. Students attend Otago Polytechnic Cromwell Campus one or two days a week to study vocational unit standards and attend school the remaining days to complete the rest of the NCEA qualifications.

possible courses

Automotive Level 2
Automotive Level 3 (2 days)
Hospitality Level 2
BCATS (Building and Construction) Level 2
BCATS (Building and Construction) Level 3
Beauty Therapy Level 2
Beauty Therapy Level 3
Sports Turf Management Level 3

(The availability of programmes depends on adequate student enrolment numbers.)

possible careers

Apprenticeships, further study at Polytechnic. The opportunity to make positive career choices.

course costs

Course costs, including uniform, are covered by Otago Polytechnic

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