Secondary Students
Get a taste of Aoraki STAR and Gateway
programmes
You can be a student at Aoraki even before you leave
school.
Aoraki Polytechnic offers secondary school students the
opportunity to try Aoraki programmes to extend their hands-on
learning experience and have the opportunity to see what it is like
to be an Aoraki student. Our STAR and Gateway programmes cover a
diverse range of subject areas and industries.
STAR
The STAR programme is designed to help Year 11-13 students move
smoothly from school into tertiary study or work. Schools are given
a certain amount of funding for STAR, so the programme and what
courses are offered can vary.
STAR can be a good option if you're thinking of leaving school
early, because you may be able to pick up skills that will help you
into a job or further study later on.
Gateway
Aoraki Polytechnic offers several courses to complement Gateway
students' learning in an industry. Aoraki Polytechnic has Industry
Assessors available who may assess you in the workplace.
Student for a Day
This option brings you to campus for a day to find out what a
programme is really like before committing to study it. It is free,
fun and highly recommended for anyone considering studying at
Aoraki Polytechnic.
If you are a secondary student who would like to find out more
about our STAR and Gateway programmes please talk to your school
careers advisor or STAR and Gateway co-ordinator.
If you are a school career's advisor, STAR and Gateway
co-ordinator or teacher who would like to find out more about our
STAR and Gateway programmes then please download our STAR brochure
or contact our STAR and Gateway Co-ordinator Beryl Parke directly
on 03 687 1953 or email beryl.parke@aoraki.ac.nz
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NZ Skills Shortage
Some 44 per cent of Kiwi employers in the annual Manpower Talent
Shortage survey say they're having trouble filling critical
positions, a rise of 14 per cent on the previous year.
To cater for these growing skill needs, Aoraki Polytechnic has
designed its portfolio for 2012 with a focus on areas of national
and international skills shortages.
For example, to directly cater for the Christchurch rebuild,
Aoraki Polytechnic is offering more places and programme options in
Trades across several of our campuses than ever before.
What does this mean for you?
If you are considering your career options it may be a good idea
to look at which industries have the greatest skills shortages and
focus your study choices towards a career in those industries.
So where are the shortages?
Top 10 skills shortages
(Click an option to find out more about which programmes Aoraki
offers in this area):
Leaving School?
Continuing study at school is not always the right choice for
all students. Make sure you have all the information about the
options available to you if you are leaving school early or looking
for alternatives to direct entry to university or employment.
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If you are leaving school or exploring your tertiary study
options then Aoraki Polytechnic can help you decide on the right
study and career directions for you.
You can even start your degree without leaving home. Find out more
here.
Start by downloading our prospectus or exploring the programme
options on this site.
You may also like to organise a careers info session with one of
our student advisors - you are welcome to bring along your parents
or whanau to help you make these important decisions.
Freephone: 0800 426 725
Email: study@aoraki.ac.nz
Youth Guarantee Scheme - Tuition fees paid for
you
Youth Guarantee Scheme - All fees paid for you
The Youth Guarantee scheme is a government initiative
providing 16 and 17 year olds with an opportunity to participate in
a range of vocational courses free of tuition costs.
To qualify for the Youth Guarantee scheme, an applicant
must:
- be 16 or 17 years of age, and not be turning 18 years within
three months of starting study
- enrol in a full-time course for a minimum of one year
- The programme of study must be between Levels 1, 2 and 3
Youth Guarantee spaces are limited, apply early to reserve
a place.
Please note - Students who are approved on a course under the
Youth Guarantee scheme will notbe eligible for any part of the
Student Loan. Students may be eligible for the Independent
Youth Benefit or Independent Circumstances Benefit
but will need to meet the criteria specified for the benefit. For
full details go to
www.tec.govt.nz/Funding/Fund-finder/Youth-Guarantee/Eligibility/
Aoraki Polytechnic provide Youth Guarantee places on the
following programmes
February start
Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) Including City & Guilds
Level 3
Certificate in Hairdressing(Level 3 year one)
National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) (Level
3)
Certificate in General Engineering (Level 2)
Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2)
Certificate in Motor Industry (Cars/Motorcycles) (Level 3)
Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering (Level 3)
Certificate in Motor Body Trades (Collision Repair/Refinishing)
(Level 3)
Certificate in Pre-Employment Brick, Block and Paving (Level
3)
National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
National Certificate in Agriculture (Introductory Skills) (Level
2)
Transport available for students from Ashburton, Geraldine,
Oamaru and SH1 pick up points near Waimate to the Timaru
Campus.
Youth Guarantee spaces are limited, apply early to
reserve a place.
Click here for more information.
Scholarships
Aoraki Polytechnic only offers scholarships to students already
enrolled at Aoraki. However, there are a large number of
scholarships for secondary school students that you may be eligible
for throughout New Zealand.
To find out more about the scholarships that you may be eligible
for, make sure you talk to your schools career advisor. You may
also be able to access the BreakOut website (a central database of
all scholarships available) through your local library or school.
Go to the BreakOut website to find out where you can access the
service free of charge.
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