Choose from the following activities to build your knowledge of NorthTec.
Future Trades Day
Come and spend the day with us at our world-class Future Trades Campus in Whangarei.
We’ll provide you with some hands on experience and the chance to learn more about what Trades programmes we offer and what it would be like studying with us at NorthTec. This day is designed for secondary school students (Yr 12 and 13 only) who are interested in a trade based career.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in two x 2 hour workshops that give them practical, hands on and stimulating introductions to the respective trades.
Numbers are limited to 8 per school and we would like to encourage you to send only those students who are already showing a keen interest in trades.
What to wear? Closed, comfortable hard-wearing covered shoes. No loose hair (must be tied back if long). No baggy clothing. No dresses / skirts. (Recommend: Jeans, t-shirt and sneakers)
Date: This will be offered in Term 3 2013 date to be confirmed
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm (schools need to be at Future Trades by 9:00am)
Cost: FREE - Lunch will be provided!
Venue: Future Trades Campus, Dyer Street, Whangarei
Places are limited
Careers Campus Visit (For Far and Mid North Schools)
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Thinking about your future and where to go from here?
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Are you taking your students south for their yearly careers trip?
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Would the students like a break, a stretch of their legs, morning tea and careers information?
Come and check out North Tech with an interactive information session. Find out what programmes are available and what it would be like studying with us.
Fill up on information and wash it down with morning tea in a relaxed carefree atmosphere.
Suggested timetable:
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Welcome to North Tec
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Health & Safety
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All about North Tec
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Slide Show
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Tour
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Questions & Answers
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Morning Tea
NorthTec Executive Day
Inviting Principals and Senior Deans to: NorthTec Executive Management Day
Date: Far North Schools Term 1 – Whangarei Schools Term 3 Dates To be confirmed
Time: Lunch or Dinner
Venue: NorthTec Raumanga Campus
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You are invited to attend an information session
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Find out about the programmes that we deliver that are a National Certificate Level 4 or higher
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Lunch or Dinner will be provided in the Apprentice Restaurant
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Programme Managers on-hand to talk about their courses
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Tour of the facilities
Out and About
Bringing NorthTec to you and your students
It’s easy: Visit the Out and About webpage and follow the steps
Our Youth Relations office will liaise with you and the tutor/s. The tutor will come to your school enabling your students* to meet the tutors and listen to them talk about course content, entry requirements and to answer any questions the students have.
*Please note a minimum of 10 students is required for the presentation.
Taste of Tertiary
Offering you the ideal opportunity to spend the day experiencing tertiary study in the friendly atmosphere of NorthTec’s campus.
An interactive day touring and experiencing at the Raumanga, Kensington and Future Trades Campuses.
After your days’ experience you will be ready to make the right decision about your future, based on the first hand information you would have received from our Taste of Tertiary Life day.
Northland Salon Culinaire 2013
The Northland Salon Culinaire is a unique opportunity to see around 30 competitions over two days featuring the very best emerging talent in Northland’s hospitality industry.
Competition covers specific areas of professional kitchen and food & beverage with the aim of creating both, an individual and team approach. The classes are in-line with national competitions that will allow the competitors to further their success. Class medal winners will know their results on the day of competition and medals will be awarded at the prize giving held late afternoon on the final day.
We welcome you to join us in celebrating some culinary and hospitality action at North Tec’s Hospitality and Tourism Block, Raumanga Valley Rd, Whangarei 19th May 2013.
Sport and Recreation
Student for a Day
Thinking about a career in sport & recreation?
Here’s the chance to learn more about what we offer in the sport and recreation programmes and what it would be like studying with us.
We offer courses at level 3, 5 and 6 (certificate and diploma) as well as a Level 7 AUT degree with us here in Kensington.
Dates offered:To be announced
Time: 9.00am -3.00pm
Venue: Assemble at the ASB Leisure Centre main entrance at Kensington Park on Western Hills drive at 8:55am.
Programme:
The day will work on a rotational basis briefly covering some of the topics;
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Outdoor Recreation
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Exercise Labs
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Video Analysis
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Fitness Development
What to bring:
Your lunch. There is a face on site however we ask that you only purchase the pre-made food on display as the break is only half an hour.
Dress:
Clothing suitable for exercise (t-shirt and shorts are preferred) with footwear optional.
Registrations will close on week prior to the day offered.
Numbers are limited so register now to ensure a place!
These days are designed for Year 12 and 13 secondary school students who have a keen interest in this area.
SCHOOLS ARTS EXHIBITION – Toi Te Pito
There are many talented and creative young people in Northland and we want to capture and showcase this talent in the form of a Northland Secondary Schools Arts Exhibition. Using the Geoff Wilson Gallery at NorthTec selected senior students will be able to showcase their art work. This exhibition will be open to the public for viewing as well as school groups. Prizes will be awarded including scholarships to study the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts) at NorthTec.
Date: To be confirmed
Time: Daily 10.00-3.00pm for two weeks
Venue: Geoff Wilson Gallery, NorthTec, Raumanga Campus