Gateway opens a pathway from school to the world of work. This course offers Year 11–13 students one day a week in an industry work placement, which gives an opportunity to blend school study with workplace learning and experience. It delivers a hands on approach to learning that leads to nationally recognised industry qualifications.
 

• To develop individual skills for employment
• To allow students to experience work in the real world
• To give students the opportunity to try out potential career options
• To build links with industry training organisations
• To customise learning to meet their needs.

Compulsory units include a mixture of level 1, 2 and 3 on topics including health and safety, first aid, managing a career and producing a targeted CV.

During the year, students chose individual units from specific Industry Training Organisations. Students are required to achieve a minimum of 10 industry based unit standards. Students undertake assessments for National Qualification Framework credits.  

Students who wish to apply for acceptance on the Gateway programme must submit an application form and attend an interview with the Careers team. Prior to a work placement, students need to demonstrate to the Careers team a level of responsibility and a work ready attitude.

Gateway is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Read more on the Tertiary Education Commission website.

Nelson College runs two trade programmes: Trade Building (Yr 12 & 13) and Automotive and Industrial Engineering (Yr 11-13) are popular with students. Contact Simon Croft and Jeremy Classen to find out more.