This programme is run out of the newly renovated Phoenix Centre. This offers students a whanau based environment and training opportunities that are unique which allows them to select and move between various study options.
Students develop and regularly review individual learning plans that address their learning needs, career goals and training objectives. This programme is designed to help you prepare for tertiary level study.
Core Elements
NCEA English
NCEA Maths
Foundation Skills
Employment Skills
Business Administration and Computing
First Aid
Early Childhood Education and Care
Hospitality
Hair, Beauty and Grooming
Carpentry
Automotive
Digger School
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the employment skills to apply for entry level positions.
Further Study Paths
Graduates will have the skills and confidence to go onto further training at Tai Poutini Polytechnic or other tertiary institutions.
Entry Requirements
Open entry to students who are not yet able to study at Level Two.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Pathways to Employment (Training Opportunities Programme)
This programme offers training options from foundation skills to higher level generic and industry skills. Students develop an individual training plan that identifies their career goals, learning needs and specific training objectives, and work towards achieving these through participation in one or more training modules, as appropriate.
Core Elements
Computing & information technology
Business administration
Employment skills
Hospitality skills
Work based training
Certificates available include:
National Certificate in Computing Level 2 & 3
National Certificate in Business Admin & Computing Level 2 & 3
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 1 & 2
National Certificate in Employment Skills
Certificates of Achievement in Hospitality
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the employment skills to apply for entry level positions.
Further Study Paths
Graduates will have the skills and confidence to go onto further training at Tai Poutini Polytechnic or other tertiary providers.
Entry Requirements
Be 18 years of age or over.
Meet training opportunities eligibility criteria (we will check for you).
Be keen to work towards gaining unit standards-based qualifications.
Be keen to develop an individual training plan that moves you towards vocational
training or employment.
Application Process
To Enrol on this programme please contact the Westport Campus - 03 789 5360
For more information, please see the Enrolments page.
Level
1, 2 and 3
Credit Value
L1, L2, and L3 up to 100
Award(s)
Students work towards one or more qualifications that fit their goals
Location
Westport
Study
Flexible programme based on negotiated Training Plan - up to 44 weeks
This programme offers training options from foundation skills to higher level generic and industry skills. Students develop an individual training plan that identifies their career goals, learning needs and specific training objectives, and work towards achieving these through participation in one or more training modules, as appropriate.
Core Elements
Computing & information technology
Business administration
Employment skills
Hospitality skills
Work based training
Certificates available include:
National Certificate in Computing Level 2 & 3
National Certificate in Business Admin & Computing Level 2 & 3
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 1 & 2
National Certificate in Employment Skills
Certificates of Achievement in Hospitality
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the employment skills to apply for entry level
positions.
Further Study Paths
Graduates will have the skills and confidence to go onto further training
at Tai Poutini Polytechnic or other tertiary providers.
Entry Requirements
Be aged 16 or 17 years, and have left school.
Meet Training Opportunities eligibility criteria (we will check for you).
Be keen to work towards gaining unit standards-based qualifications.
Be keen to develop an individual training plan that moves you towards vocational training or employment..
Application Process
To Enrol on this programme please contact the Westport Campus - 03 789 5360
For more information, please see the Enrolments page.
Level
1, 2, and 3
Credit Value
L1, L2, and L3 up to 100
Award(s)
Students work towards one or more qualifications that fit their goals.
Location
Westport
Study
Flexible programme based on negotiated Training Plan - up to 44 weeks
