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Vocational pathways
Vocational pathways
The Vocational Pathways helps students identify current and future programmes of study that support their career pathways, while also demonstrating a vocational profile to tertiary providers and employers. Vocational Pathways map level 1-3 assessment standards to six industry sectors to show how NCEA learning and achievement are valued by employers.
Each course in this booklet is colour coded based on a vocational pathway. Some topics may have one or more Vocational PathwayS. http://www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/students-and-whanau/
You can keep track of how you’re doing by logging on to the learner's page on the NZQA webpage, parent portal, on Career Central.
To receive a Vocational Pathways Award, a minimum of 20 Level 2 credits must be from Sector-Related standards e.g. Primary Industries, with the remaining from recommended standards to make up 60 pathway credits in total.
University Entrance and Scholarship
University Entrance and Scholarship
University Entrance
University Entrance
This is the minimum requirement to enroll in a degree course at any New Zealand tertiary provider. To qualify you need each of the following:
NCEA Level 3
14 credits in each of three level 3 subjects from the approved list
Literacy, 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 reading credits and 5 writing credits
Numeracy, 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Most other courses require NCEA Level 2 entry.
Approved Subjects List 2023
Approved Subjects List 2023
Scholarship
Scholarship
There are many scholarships available for undergraduate/first year students. Below are links to the scholarship pages of the main New Zealand universities/polytechnics: Please be aware that most of these scholarships will require a reference from the college. If you apply for any scholarships please ensure that you advise Mrs Kelly in plenty of time (2 weeks minimum) so a reference can be organised.
There are many scholarships available for undergraduate/first year students. Below are links to the scholarship pages of the main New Zealand universities/polytechnics: Please be aware that most of these scholarships will require a reference from the college. If you apply for any scholarships please ensure that you advise Mrs Kelly in plenty of time (2 weeks minimum) so a reference can be organised.
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS
MASSEY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS
MoneyHub
MoneyHub
MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success.
For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page
Gateway, Trades Academy and STAR
Gateway, Trades Academy and STAR
Gateway
Gateway
Year 12 and 13 students have the opportunity to build skills for employment and working in a real workplace. They will try out potential careers and build links to industry, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. This requires up to 8 days in the workplace. This is usually undertaken one school day a week for 8 weeks. There is no cost to the student and any work gear and transport costs are met by the Gateway programme.
To be accepted into the Gateway programme, students need an interview with the Gateway Co-ordinator or the Head of Careers and need to choose Careers Academy as a subject in their course selection process.
Secondary-Tertiary Programmes (Trades Academy)
Secondary-Tertiary Programmes (Trades Academy)
Trades Academy courses aim to equip students with the vocational skills and training they need to gain future employment. The partnership between school and tertiary institutions allows students to continue at school while learning new skills at a tertiary provider.
How it works:
You will gain NCEA credits
Study fees free with subsidised transport costs
Spend 3-4 days at school and 1-2 days each week all year studying at a tertiary provider (Te Pukenga - UCOL, Whitireia, Primary ITO
If you are interested in a Trades Academy Programme, you must see the Head of Careers.
STAR
STAR
STAR funding is used to support students to explore career pathways and help them make informed decisions about their schooling and future work or study. It is used to enable students to attend courses which will better respond to students’ needs, motivate them to achieve, and facilitate their smooth transition to further education, training or employment.
Examples of STAR short courses that students have been involved in:
Yoobee Design holiday programmes
First Aid
First Responder
Health and Safety
New Zealand School of Tourism – Hotels, Flight attending etc
Queenstown Resort College School holiday programme
Elite Beauty
University of Canterbury Stage One papers in Maths
Barista training
Short courses at Te PukengaWeltec/Whitireia including Plumbing, DJ, Carpentry, Business Admin, Photography, Journalism, Radio, Automotive Engineering, Songwriting and more.
Papa Taiao Earthcare courses – Environmental Leadership and Trapping
Kapiti Island Maori Tourism
Bartenders ABC
Drug and alcohol awareness
See Mrs Shelley Marshall our STAR Co-ordinator if you are interested in one of these courses
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