3FPTRADE

MIT Level 3 Trades Academy

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs G. Matthews.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU FILL OUT THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM WHEN YOU SELECT THIS COURSE. PLACES ARE LIMITED. 

Manukau Institute of Technology  is a Trades Academy provider that works with Pukekohe High School to help students achieve NCEA Level 3 by offering vocational courses that prepare students for higher education or employment. Students spend TWO days a week at MITTA and the remainder of their week at school to fulfil their Level 3 studies towards NCEA Level 3.

  • MITTA Trades Academy classes commence in February 2025 at the MIT campus for that course
  • MIT courses are free to PHS students
  • You will attend MIT TWO days per week of your school timetable. It will be up to you to keep up with any schoolwork you miss on the day you are at MIT
  • In Term 4 -  MIT/PHS MITTA information will be sent out in a separate email upon confirmation of your placement at MIT
  • You can wear mufti to MIT. You MUST wear closed toe shoes for Health and Safety.
  • Protective clothing/ gear will be organized on site by MIT.
  • Take note of any equipment or gear you need to take with you to your course

Trades Academy student TRANSPORT is provided by Pukekohe High School - this is provided at NO cost to the student. 

  • Arrive punctually by 7:00am at the Gate 3 school entrance on Harris Road to catch the bus.
  • If you are late and miss the bus, you will be sent home to change into school uniform and attend school for the day.
  • The bus will collect you from the same drop off point at MIT at 2:50pm. You will arrive back to school by approximately 3:45pm, traffic dependent.


Please see the attached programme - MIT Trades Academy 2025 Programme Guide v4.pdf

Courses offered in the 2025 programme are pending confirmation which occurs at the end of this year.


Automotive

Construction (BCATS)

Electrical

Engineering

Building and Landscape

Study & Career Preparation (Police Studies)

Tourism

Hospitality

Early Childhood Education

Nursing, Health and Counselling

Bakery

Workplace Office Administration



Course Overview

Term 1
As per course outline for selected course.

Recommended Prior Learning

L.1 Literacy and Numeracy is recommended for all courses.

Any other subjects that may be relevant to the Trades Academy course that a student may choose is encouraged.

Students who did a course in Level 2 MITTA may have preference for the same course at Level 3 MITTA.

Applications for your chosen course are a MUST as placements are limited for each course. Make your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

As per course requirements (for the MIT course selected).

Students are not expected to wear school uniform when they come to MITTA.

Some courses require special Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and this will be provided by MITTA. Students are expected to wear the PPE during practical activities and will not be allowed in class if they are not in the appropriate PPE gear.

Pathway

A MITTA programme could be the next step before you embark on your career pathway either with further learning at tertiary level or in gaining an apprenticeship. It may lead on from the Level 2 course that you did in MITTA in Level 2 or be a new course.
Vocational Pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Levels 2 and 3 – the foundation for success in further education and the world of work.
The Vocational Pathways help you see how your learning and achievement will be valued in the ‘real world’ when you look for a job and start your career. Achieving within Vocational Pathways means you have skills and knowledge that employer’s value in their industries.
You can use the Vocational Pathways to see where and how your learning relates to study options and employment opportunities. Visit www.youthguarantee.net.nz to find out more.