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About the Pathways Learning Area
Trades Academy and Gateway courses are designed to support students to transition out of school and into trades training and apprenticeships, usually in our local community. You'll need to speak with Jasmine Fitzgerald, our Careers, Trades and Gateway Coordinator, before selecting a Pathways subject. There is an in-depth interview process before students can be accepted into a Pathway course.
The West Coast Trades Academy
Learn more about the West Coast Trades Academy and view the Programme Guide. The West Coast Trades Academy gives secondary school students the chance to start training for a trade while they are still at school. Students in year 11, 12 and 13 have the option to study in a trades programme as well as working towards their NCEA qualifications. The West Coast Trades Academy provides Vocational Pathways training options.
Gateway
Read detailed information about how Gateway works here. Gateway is a secondary school programme that gives senior students access to structured workplace learning integrated with school-based learning. Students’ learning is assessed in the workplace and they can achieve NCEA credits. Gateway is designed to support school students’ transition into the workforce by offering them workplace learning while at secondary school.
Subjects in this Learning Area