NCEA L2 Top of the South Trades Academy: Whenua iti (NOT a separate subject - included on top of chosen courses)
TRA2W Course Description Recommended Prior LearningStudents undertaking the Manaaki Tāpoi course are very strongly encouraged to be studying Te Reo and/or Te Waharoa. The Manaaki Tāpoi course complements and enriches their study at school.
WHENUA ITI COURSES ARE BLOCK COURSES AND DO NOT COUNT AS ONE OF A STUDENTS SIX SUBJECTS. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM.
Top of the South Trades Academy Whenua Iti.
The courses offered by Whenua iti are block courses. These are 4 week long courses that are held in Motueka at the Whenua iti Outdoors Centre. Students taking these courses must select 6 subjects as the block courses do not count as a line in the students timetable. Travel arrangements are made by Whenua iti so these is no cost to the student. Students can select from the following courses:
Adventure Tourism Leadership
Manaaki Tāpoi
Tourism Operations
Service Industries Internships
Environmental Science
Predator Control and Conservation
Emergency and Response
.Application forms are available from the Careers and Transition off
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
Assessment is via Unit Standards which are delivered and marked by Whenua iti.
Agricultural Technician, Aircraft Refueller, Beekeeper, Statistician, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Building Insulator, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Boat Builder, Brewer, Bus Driver, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Textile Process Operator, Carpet Cleaner, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Dental Technician, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Technician, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Visual Merchandiser, Driller, Electrical Engineering Technician, Engineering Machinist, Importer/Exporter, Plastics Worker, Ranger, Health Promoter, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Plastics Technician, Recycler/Dismantler, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Historian, Heavy Truck Driver, Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Courier/Delivery Agent, Debt Collector, Chemical Engineer, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Fabrication Engineer, Print Finisher, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Buyer, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Film/Television Camera Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Counsellor, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Midwife, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Dental Assistant, Minister of Religion, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Ship's Officer, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Musician, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Event Manager, Conservator, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Storeperson, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Demonstrator, Dentist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Personal Assistant, Geologist, Economist, Electrician, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Florist, Flight Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Professional Sportsperson, Service Station Attendant, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hunter/Trapper, Upholsterer, Lighting Technician, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Glass Processor, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Adviser, Joiner, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Train Driver, Mail and Parcel Sorter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Ship's Master, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Mortgage Broker, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Optometrist, Osteopath, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Recruitment Consultant, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Stevedore, Telemarketer, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Tow Truck Operator, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tyre Technician, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere is no cost to these courses.