Te Arataki Ki Te Uru Trades Academy

Make your education work for you


At Trades Academy courses, students gain practical skills, earn NCEA credits, experience study at a tertiary institution while completing NCEA at school and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

Read more about what is involved in being a Trades Academy student below and check out our range of courses.  At Trades Academy courses, students gain practical skills, earn NCEA credits, experience study at a tertiary institution while completing NCEA at school and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

Read more about what is involved in being a Trades Academy student below and check out our range of courses.  


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Te Arataki Ki Te Uru Trades Academy

What you need to know

  • Attend your trades course one day a week and spend four days a week at school

  • Courses run from Term 1 till the end of Term 3

  • Gain 25+ unit standard credits which count towards NCEA

  • Study for free - no cost to you 

  • Experience an adult study environment - courses take place at a range of tertiary providers