Bethlehem College
NCEA Level 2 Futures Academy
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Exelby.
Futures Academy (previously known as Trades Academy)
Prerequisite: Entry to this course is only on the approval of the Careers Advisor in consultation with Year Level Deans. Students must meet with the Careers Advisor prior to selecting this subject. Students must demonstrate an interest in a trades or vocational career, and the ability to study independently.
The programme aims to motivate students to stay engaged in learning by providing them with more options for study. It also aims to provide students with hands-on learning and clear pathways post-school by giving them a head-start on vocational qualifications.
Students study one day a week at a tertiary institution like Toi Ohomai in their area of vocational interest. They can gain from 18 to 25 Unit Standard credits towards their NCEA Level 2. They will be at school the other four days a week and will have 3 to 4 supervised periods to catch up on the work missed in their other timetabled school subjects on the days they are out of school.
Students cannot take Futures Academy together with Gateway.
Futures Academy Courses available in 2025 (may be subject to change):
- Level 2 Automotive Engineering
- Level 2 Build a Go Kart
- Level 2 Engineering (Mechanical)
- Level 2 Hair, Beauty & Retail
- Level 2 Barbering
- Level 2 NZ Certificate in Food or Beverage Processing
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Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.
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