Development Programmes

The Development Programmes Faculty provides students the opportunities to take vocational subjects at school and participate in vocational education and training at various Auckland tertiary providers as well as in the workplace.

What is Vocational Education and Training?

Vocational education and training is education/training that prepares people to work in a trade, in a craft, as a technician, or in support roles in professions such as engineering, health and computing. Vocational learning experiences are usually based on manual or practical activities and are traditionally non-academic but related to a specific trade or occupation.  Associated qualifications are traditionally at certificate and diploma levels.

Why choose Vocational Programmes?

Students choosing vocational (unit standard assessed) subjects and undertaking vocational training whilst at school will...      

• earn credits towards their NCEA qualification
• earn credits towards National Certificates e.g., apprenticeship training qualifications
• enhance their entry into tertiary courses/programmes on leaving school
• develop practical skills and undertake real workplace experiences.

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