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