This course builds the links between school and businesses, and allows schools to offer workplace learning opportunities for their students. 

The programme will develop students’ vocational skills while still at school. They will be able to get first-hand experience of what it is like in the workforce, and also to begin acquiring the qualifications required for today’s job market.

Students involved in NCEA Levels 2 and 3, will have the opportunity to pursue these qualifications while also starting a trade or career-specific qualification. Choosing Gateway indicates that it is their final year at school.

Since there are only 85 placements available, students must go through an interview process to be considered.

All necessary tools and workplace clothing will be loaned to the student for the duration of the placement. In the event of a successful appointment, these items can be purchased from the school.

STP includes STAR, Trades Academy, 3+2 and tertiary study and are held in conjunction with WITT. 

This is your first step in pursuing education outside of the school. Please see the Future Pathway team if you are interested in enrolling in one of the courses below. 

These courses are in high demand so please express your interest early.

STAR allows students to explore options and make choices related to the world of work or further education through short taster-style courses. 

STAR courses are taken in addition to regular school courses. Students must commit to the full duration of the course. 

Courses can range from 1 week to 9 weeks and offer NCEA credits.

Taranaki Trades Academy is the exclusive vehicle that will take students along a future pathway towards a vocational qualification while they are still at school.

Students can remain engaged in education, be assisted in transition from a secondary to tertiary learning environment, and gain credits towards NCEA Level 2 and/or Level 3. 

Students will have one or two (depending on the course) full days studying at WITT.

Students must attend an interview and create a personal education plan. 

3 + 2 courses are where students spend three days at school and two days at WITT working towards a New Zealand Certificate (L3) in one of five subject areas.

Before committing to a 3 + 2 course, students should check with the HoD Future Pathways that credits offered have not already been embedded in the school programme.

We recommend that students choosing a 3+2 course take a study class and choose the Future Pathways subject to help reduce the workload at school.

Start your tertiary study while still at school. Study one day a week at WITT and complete one course of your degree or diploma.