The Development Programmes Faculty provides students the opportunities to take vocational subjects at school and participate in vocational education and training at various Auckland tertiary providers as well as in the workplace.
Vocational education and training is education/training that prepares people to work in a trade, in a craft, as a technician, or in support roles in professions such as engineering, health and computing. Vocational learning experiences are usually based on manual or practical activities and are traditionally non-academic but related to a specific trade or occupation. Associated qualifications are traditionally at certificate and diploma levels.
Students choosing vocational (unit standard assessed) subjects and undertaking vocational training whilst at school will...
This subject is designed for students who are uncertain of their further education and/or employment goals. In addition to exploring career options, the programme aims to develop the range of skills and experiences to assist students in their transition to further education and employment.
In the classroom, students will complete five Level 2 unit standards that count for 11 credits towards Level 2 NCEA. All standards are internally assessed.
Students will earn further credits towards their NCEA qualification by given opportunities to attend STAR funded courses offered by tertiary providers and participate in the college’s Gateway Work Experience Programme. Such experiences will be linked to individual student career options and workplace requirements.
A vocational course for students with an interest in pursuing a career in the retail industry. The subject content focuses on providing students the opportunity for learning in frontline customer service skills.
This course is offered in partnership with Wellington Institute of Technology.
Students are offered seven Level 2 unit standards that count for 25 credits towards Level 2 NCEA and the National Certificate in Retail – Level 2. Furthermore, all unit standards contribute to the NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathways Award in Services Industries. All standards are internally assessed.
A vocational course for students with an interest in pursuing a career in the retail industry. The subject provides Level 3 unit standards that offer learning towards working in customer service environments where you may be responsible for managing customer interactions that are outside of basic customer service skills.
This subject is offered in partnership with Wellington Institute of Technology.
Students are offered seven Level 3 unit standards that count for 28 credits towards Level 3 NCEA and the National Certificate in Retail – Levels 2 & 3. All standards are internally assessed.
A vocational subject for students with an genuine interest in New Zealand Tourism, especially students considering a career in this growing industry.
Students will undertake travel and tourism modules which have been developed to meet standards established by the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO). The course content focuses on New Zealand as a tourist destination, world travel geography outside New Zealand and essential customer service skills.
This subject is offered in partnership with the New Zealand School of Tourism. Students are offered seven Level 2 unit standards that count for 24 credits towards Level 2 NCEA and the National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory Skills) – Level 2. Furthermore, all unit standards contribute to the NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathways Award in Services Industries. All standards are internally assessed.
A vocational subject for students with a genuine interest in New Zealand Tourism, especially students considering a career in this growing industry.
Students will undertake travel and tourism modules which have been developed to meet standards established by the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO). The course content focuses on New Zealand and Australia as a tourist destinations and the significance and impacts of tourism on the New Zealand economy.
This subject is offered in partnership with the New Zealand School of Tourism.
Students are offered five Level 3 unit standards that count for 23 credits towards Level 3 NCEA and the National Certificate in Tourism (Introductory Skills) – Level 2. All standards are internally assessed.
Quote from a Gateway student: “most of us are afraid of getting our first job or deciding what we want to do in the future. Parents and teachers are always talking about our future when we haven’t had a second thought about it. Gateway helps kids to realise what’s out there and what us, as the next generation can achieve. Go for it!”
Gateway is a programme funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) which enables a limited number of senior secondary school students to experience real workplaces. Through the programme students spend time in workplaces with local employers (usually one day a week) enabling them to learn about the industry which they are interested in as a career. There is no cost to employers or students.
The programme is designed for students who have shown a particular interest in an industry and is targeted primarily to students who are less likely to go to university. The Gateway Co-ordinator (Mrs Sue Caiger), in consultation with Deans and teachers, will identify students who could benefit from the programme. The students are required to apply with a CV and cover letter, which will be followed up with an interview with the Gateway Co-ordinator.
The co-ordinator works with local employers to place students in a workplace during the school week and/or holidays. By participating in Gateway, students are expected to achieve a minimum of 20 unit standard credits towards their NCEA qualification. These credits are in addition to those gained in their school subjects.
For employers, their involvement in the programme is an opportunity to bring an extra pair of hands into the workplace, to show case an industry and workplace, to give something back to local communities and to access potential employees.
The Development Programmes Faculty has established partnerships with several tertiary education providers, allowing our senior students to undertake vocational education and training ‘short’ courses at their campuses.
These tertiary short courses aim…
Furthermore, students have the opportunity to earn industry-related credits towards their NCEA qualification. These tertiary courses are fully-funded by the college.
Examples of vocational education and training courses that our students have attended; automotive engineering, motor body trades, beauty servies, baking and pastry, hospitality barista skills, computer hardware, computer networking, outdoor first aid, Coastguard 'Day Skipper', audio/sound engineering.
