The West Coast Trades Academy gives secondary school students the chance to start training for a trade while they are still at school.

Students in year 11, 12 and 13 have the option to study in a trades programme as well as working towards their NCEA qualifications.

FREE! There are no fees to pay.

Training Options 2024

The West Coast Trades Academy provides you with the following Vocational Pathways training options in 2024:

  • Check out the 2024 Programme PDF Guide here!
  • Talk to your school Trades Academy co-ordinator or careers advisor

Apply Online Today

Cookery Café Skills Employment and Life Skills Automotive Engineering and CAD Computer Programming and Web Design Civil Construction/Earthmoving Building and Construction Uniformed Services Agriculture Conservation and Earthcare Manaaki Tāpoi Adventure Leadership Hair and Beauty Construction and Infrastructure Social and Community Primary Industries Service Industries Manufacturing and Technology