Gateway is a TEC funded programme that provides students with structured workplace learning across a range of industries and businesses around New Zealand, while they continue to study at school Students are given the opportunity to explore a vocational pathway that they are interested in. They do both theory and practical unit standards that contribute to NCEA and the NZ Vocational Pathways Award.
You must be a NZ Citizen or permanent resident. You also need to be 16 years of age. Acceptance into this course will be confirmed after an interview with the Gateway Co-Ordinator. Acceptance is also dependent on NCEA results and attendance. Hornby High School currently has 25 Gateway placements available to students studying in either Year 12 or 13.
All of these standards are internally assessed. There is no resit opportunity for the First Aid and Health & Safety assessments.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Software Developer, Beekeeper, Arborist, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAny required safety equipment and clothing will be paid for by school. There is no charge to students for participating in gateway.