Wellington Trades Academy

The Wellington Trades Academy provides students at Year 12 and 13 with the opportunity to study in a tertiary environment while maintaining school based study and activities. The Trades Academy is operated by WelTec / Whitireia with programmes delivered at campuses in Porirua. Petone and Wellington Central. Programmes operate two days a week which mean students take a reduced load of subjects at school. Trades Academy students a supported by the Careers and Transition Department.

Trades Academy programmes are fees free. This means all transport, equipment and personal protective gear are provided for students.

Wellington Trades Academy Guide 2023

To talk more about opportunities with the Wellington Trades Academy please contact Hamish Davidson.

Animal Care L3

Level 3

42 credits

Monday & Tuesday

WelTec Petone Campus

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Barbering L3

Level 3

38 Credits

Thursday & Friday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Construction Trades

Level 2

49 Credits

Monday & Tuesday, or

Thursday & Friday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Cooking Café Service L2

Level 2

44 Credits

Thursday & Friday

Hospitality Campus, Cuba Street

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Cookery L3

Level 3

up to 60 Credits

Thursday & Friday

Hospitality Campus, Cuba Street

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Creative Technology L2

Level 2

43 Credits

Thursday & Friday

Te Auaha Campus, Dixon Street

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Engineering & Auto L2

Level 2

Credits

Monday & Tuesday, or

Thursday & Friday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Engines L2

Level 2

50 Credits

Thursday & Friday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Health Science L2

Level 2

23 Credits

Wednesday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Health Science L3

Level 3/4

21 Credits

Wednesday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

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Salon Environment L2

Level 2

40 Credits

Monday & Tuesday

Thursday & Friday

Whitireia Campus, Porirua

Thursday & Friday

Te Auaha Campus, Dixon Street

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