1. Introduction to Polytechnic courses and On job training

2. Overview Local Polytechnics – Whitireia, Weltec Getting in touch with someone helpful Open Days / Evenings Industry Training Organisations Modern Apprenticeships Using the web Employment Trends

3. Whitireia Porirua, Kapiti, also Wellington City Certificate, Diploma, Degree courses Prospectus available from school Careers Area.

4. Whitireia Open Day Watch Notices Open Door Policy as well, pop in at any time Porirua: includes Wineera Campus Trade courses, mid-day – 7pm, Classes operating, Food available

5. Making Contact at Whitireia Phone 0800 944 847 -Ask for school/faculty you are interested in. eg Computing, Service Industries & Trade - Ask for Schools Liaison person.

6. Weltec Petone and City Campus Certificate, Diploma, Degree courses Getting to Petone – train (x2) or car Open Door policy rather than Open Days. Can arrange to visit any time, see facilities and classes in action.

7. Making contact at Weltec Phone 0800 935 832 - Ask for specific school/faculty interested in Eg Business, Hospitality etc OR - Ask for Leanne O,Neil, Schools Liaison Leanne can organise you to visit a few areas.

8. Weltec or Whitireia? Your ability to get to the training centre Some courses only available at Weltec eg Electronics and Electro-technology

9. Modern Apprenticeships Over 50 different ITOs and Apprenticships Examples: Glazing, Tiling, Roofing, Aluminium Fabrication, Carpentry, Masonry, Sports Turf management, Horticulture, Forestry, Telecommunications Pharmacy Technician, Retail, Hairdressing, Public Sector – Administration.

10. Modern Apprenticeships – Ways of Entry Pre-trade course 6mths or 1 year then to an apprenticeship using contacts made via Polytechnic/course provider. Weltec has Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator. Directly into an Apprenticeship with a company. Work as a ‘labourer’ or contractor until get App. Via an Industry Training Organisation

11. Other employment and routes Short course at Polytechnic, eg 6 mths then out to employment market, directly or via Recruitment firm. Examples: Chef, Call Centre, Receptionist Skills course, Certificate in Computing, Hairdressing, Certificate in Beauty Services, Certificate in Care of the Elderly

12. Other employment and routes 1 - 2 year Diploma at Polytechnic, then out to employment market. Examples: Hotel Reception, Accounting Technician, Engineering – Computer, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications Technician, Horticulture, Retail, Beauty Therapy Software Engineering,

13. Web sites for Information www.tec.govt.nz www.worksite.govt.nz www.in-transit.govt.nz www.labourmarket.co.nz www.kiwicareers.govt.nz www.studylink.govt.nz www.breakout.org.nz

14. Skill Shortages Engineering Trades – Mechanical Engineering: Machining – Fitting and Turning, Toolmaking. Fabrication – Light (aluminium) and Heavy (welding) Jobs include: Sheet metal worker, Welder, Toolmaker, Fitter/turner

15. Skill shortages continued Construction Trades – All trades in the Construction Industry: Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Glazier, Tiler, Plasterer, Painter, Joiner etc

16. Entry Criteria Certificate level (2/3/4) : Level 1 NCEA New ‘Technician’ qualification 1- 2 year Diploma at Polytechnic Direct Entry to Diploma with NCEA Level 2, credits in Maths, and a Science Can staircase into Diploma (Level 5/6) from Certificate (Level 4)

17. DVDs – On Careers and related “things” Available to watch at a lunchtime. Upstairs in the library See if there is one to suit you, ask Mrs Thomson!