Thames High School Thames High School

Waikato Trades Academy Level 3

TRA3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Keet.

Recommended Prior Learning

A commitment to completing the standards is required as the school will be covering the cost of these standards.

A good level of safety is required.



This course is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue a career in any of the trades. These include Automotive, Engineering, Building, Plumbing, Electrician etc.

Students CAN ONLY select this course if they have pre-approval from Ms Watts or Ms Donovan.  If you have not discussed a Trades class with one of them, this course will be removed from your selection.

Students will be at Wintec for 1 day a week and this course runs in the other two days in the students time table.

Students will complete Unit standards on line with the program.  They have the opportunity to work with the teacher during this time

There are practical tasks to complete which will be done during the time at school.

A range of unassessed skills  will also be covered.

IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR APPROVAL FROM MS. WATTS OR MS. DONOVAN, YOU CANNOT SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE.



Course Overview

Term 1
Students work on an individual learning program.

Term 2
Students work on an individual learning program.

Term 3
Students work on an individual learning program.

Term 4
Students work on an individual learning program.

Learning Areas:

Trades Academy


Assessment Information

The MITO Micro-Credentials program offers 21 credits at level 3
Standards are marked and moderated through MITO start up program.
Practical tasks are assessed by the teacher and evidence is sent to MITO
Please see Mr Slaney for details

Career Pathways

Copywriter, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Landscape Architect, Signmaker



			


				

Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.