New Zealand Trade Academy

Building Futures in the Primary Industries

A smooth transition for students from school to work - in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and wood processing

What is the New Zealand Trade Academy?

• A new opportunity for senior secondary school students to experience working in the primary industries
• Combines senior secondary classroom study with on the job learning
• National Certificate credits count towards NCEA
• Parallel academic and vocational learning, adaptable to individual students
• 1 day per week in the workplace in Year 11 to up to 3 days in Year 13
• A joint initiative of high schools, primary industry training organisation and employers

Click on the links below for further information

What are the Benefits for Students?

What are the Benefits for Employers?

How do Students Qualify?

Click here to download a copy of the New Zealand Trade Academy Brochure or

Click here to download a copy of the New Zealand Trade Academy 8 page booklet

For more information contact:

Derek McCullum

Freephone: 0800 467 844

Phone: 03 964 4736 or 029 770 2855

Email: derek.mccullum@hortito.org.nz

Agriculture - Horticulture - Forestry and Wood Processing