Vocational Pathways

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Achieving success in a Vocational Pathway means that as a student you have developed skills and knowledge in areas that employers value and are relevant to their industries. If students are wanting to complete Level 2 and Level 3 outside of secondary school there are a list of tertiary providers provided below. 

• If you are aiming for a career in a particular sector, the Vocational Pathways Tools and Youth Guarantee Vocational Pathways Tools and Initiatives can help you to see which subjects and standards you should do to get to where you want to go. 
• If you are undecided on a career, the pathways can help you see how your strengths and interests match up to an amazing range of jobs and study options available.
• The Profile Builder provides information about jobs and study options. Use the 'Profile Builder' tool to identify whether or not you have met the requirements for literacy and numeracy to gain NCEA Level 2 and 3.  Use this link: 
•  The Occupation Outlook shows where the real job opportunities exist. Use this link to explore career and study options.

LEVEL 2 & 3 TERTIARY COURSE OPTIONS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

There are links to tertiary providers who offer full time courses at Level 2 and 3 for secondary school aged students. .

A variety of tertiary providers for full time ‘Vocational Pathway Courses’ (16 years plus) listed here:

• Ara Institute of Canterbury (Ara) - A large variety of courses
• International Travel College (ITC) - Tourism and Flight Attending
• NZ School of Tourism (NZST) - Tourism and Flight Attending
• Lincoln University - Diplomas in Agriculture or Horticulture
• MAINZ - Music and Audio Production
• National Trade Academy (NTA) - Primary Industries
• NZ Institute of Sports (NZIS) - Sport, Exercise and Recreation
• New Zealand Management Academy (NZMA) - Floristry, Hospitality, Information Technology and Sports
• Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) - Construction and Automotive Trades, Hair and Beauty
• Vision College (Vision) - Computing, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, Music, Security and Ultimate (foundation courses) 
• Yoobee Colleges - A large variety of graphic and web courses with film making, make-up artistry and graphic design