Why should I study at the Waikato Trades Academy in 2015?
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Why should I study at the Waikato Trades Academy in 2015?
For more information:
Visit www.wintec.ac.nz/wta
Speak to your career adviser/teacher in charge of Trade Academy
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Courses cover multiple career options
Manufacturing and Technology• Mechanical engineering• Automotive/collision repair• Electrical engineering
Construction and Infrastructure• Building and construction• Plumbing and gas• Electrical engineering• Architecture and interior design
Primary Industries• Agriculture (Taratahi Agriculture)• Horticulture• Arboriculture
Service Industries Sector • Hairdressing• Hospitality• Beauty therapy• Tourism
Social and Community Services• Health care• Community services
Find out more here:www.wintec.ac.nz/wta
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Achieve NCEA Level 2 & 3
Most WTA courses are two years in length and offer:
• 1 day a week of study at Wintec• Between 25 – 40 credits • Unit standards• Level 2 credits in Year 1• Level 3 credits in Year 2• Sector related standards – working
towards your vocational pathway endorsement
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Practical learning
• Build mini-bikes, sleep outs, do manicures, pedicures, make soups, sandwiches• Project based learning• Hands on• Industry relevant
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Improve your confidence
“I’ve learnt heaps going to Wintec on Fridays. It has encouraged me to be more independent and I have gained experience in what I might want to do, or not. I’m way more focussed this year and I feel going to Wintec has helped me believe I can have a good future in my life.”
Codie – Construction and Infrastructure
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Transition into apprenticeships or higher level study
• Study alongside apprentices and full time students
• Access to level 3 and above Wintec programmes after finishing school
• Presentations from employers and industry training organisations about apprenticeship opportunities
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Enrolments open 13 October 2014
Open evening for all WTA courses 2015Tuesday 21 October5pm – 7pm Wintec, Rotokauri Campus
Girls interested in a Career in Engineering?Open afternoon for Girls Engineering ProgrammeTuesday 25 September1pm – 3pm Longveld, 153-157 Ellis Street Frankton
Visit www.wintec.ac.nz/wta
Speak to your career adviser/teacher in charge of Trade Academy