Learning With Us

We are committed to providing a platform that enables any school leaver from Rangitīkei College to pursue their dreams and aspirations.  We really do believe in ‘no limits’.

For some, that will mean assisting them to find employment as soon as they leave school.  We have strong relationships with local employers who often provide pathways into employment into the local area.  For other students some form of tertiary education is more appropriate – this may be university or another tertiary institution.  Again, we liaise closely with these institutions to provide the best information and advice we can to our leavers.

Gateway

Students in Years 12 and 13 have the opportunity to spend time in workplaces in the community, usually one day a week from Term Two, to gain experience in career possibilities.  They also have the opportunity to gain credits in First Aid, Health and Safety and other areas that assist them to become ‘work ready’.

Trades Academy courses

These are courses provided in association with tertiary organisations such as UCOL and AGC training that provide students with the opportunity to attend UCOL or AGC one day a week to develop industry relevant skills and earn credits towards NCEA at the same time.  Examples of courses that are offered include:

• Agriculture
• Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Collision Repair
• Business
• Conservation
• Early Childhood
• Hair, Beauty and Retail
• ICT innovation
• Medical
• Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage
• Police
• Tourism and Travel

Enrolment is based on application, and numbers are limited.

Building Academy

In 2021 Rangitīkei College partnered with AGC Training to establish a building academy onsite.  What this means is that students selected for the academy work two days a week on building a house onsite.  The AGC tutor closely monitors their learning and assesses them for NZQA credits.  One house is built every year.

For students out of school on vocational courses for two days a week, they will develop an individualised learning programme focusing on learning that assists their pathway. This may involve attending regular classes for the days they are at school, but may also involve more personalised courses.

University Entrance

Unless they are 21 years old, students planning to attend university must have achieved the University Entrance award.  As well as gaining Level 3 NCEA, students have to have achieved 14 credits in at least three UE-’approved’ subjects (refer University Entrance » NZQA for further details).

Therefore, while at school, Year 12 and 13 students must be careful in their selection of subjects if university is a possibility.