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Level 2 Trades Academy

Course Description

The Top of the South Trades Academy has been established in conjunction with other local schools, NMIT and Whenua Iti. The Academy is structured around the school year and students attend NMIT for one day a week or block courses at Whenua Iti. Places in the Academy are limited and students need to demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning. 

In most instances students in Trades Academy will also need to study English and four other subjects.

Courses available for 2024 are:

  • Joinery (Level 2)
  • Carpentry (Level 2)
  • Electrical (Level 2/3 mixed) NEW
  • Mechanical Engineering (Level 2/3 mixed)
  • Automotive Engineering (Level 2/3 mixed)
  • Hospitality (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Beauty (Level 2)
  • Hairdressing (Level 2)
  • Creative Design for Hair and Make Up (Level 3)
  • Sport and Exercise (Level 2)
  • Gamification (Level 2/3 mixed) NEW
  • Art and Design (Level 2/3 mixed)

Block Courses (Whenua Iti)

  • Environmental Sustainability (Level 3)
  • Adventure Tourism Leadership (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Manaaki Tapoi (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Uniformed Services (Level 2)

 Please note that the Social and Community Services course (which is in the book) IS NOT being offered in 2024.


Recommended Entry Criteria

NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy are required. After application, students are interviewed by the College Coordinator(s), who then recommend students to the Trades Academy.

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