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
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
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
Practical learning
• Build mini-bikes, sleep outs, do manicures, pedicures, make soups, sandwiches• Project based learning• Hands on• Industry relevant
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
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
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