Choose from the following activities to build your knowledge of NorthTec.
From the Forest to the Drawing Board
Inviting Year 12 & 13 students who are interested in the following areas:
- Carpentry
- Boatbuilding
- Architectural Technology
- Forestry
Come along and participate in a workshop for the day in one of the programme areas listed above (boatbuilding and carpentry may be joined together as one). This will be a hands-on practical day to
assist students to get a better understanding of what is involved in these courses and what it would be like studying with us.
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: Friday 9 June 2012
Course length: One day
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: FREE - Lunch will be provided!
Venue: Future Trades Campus, Dyer Street, Whangarei
Have you considered studying a Trade?
Do you have a passion for boats or cars, buildings or structures?
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 Year 12 and 13 secondary school students
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 2012 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
For Far and Mid North Schools
Thinking about your future and where to go from here?
Are you taking your students south for their yearly careers trip?
Would the students like a break, a stretch of their legs, morning tea and careers information?
Come and check out NorthTec. We will provide you with an interactive information session to help you 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 environment.
Suggested timetable:
- Welcome to NorthTec
- Slide Show / DVD
- Tour
- Questions & Answers
- Morning Tea provided
Inviting Principals and Senior Deans to: NorthTec Executive Management Day
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: NorthTec Raumanga Campus
- You are invited to attend an information session held in our ILC (Interactive Learning Centre)
- Find out about the programmes that we deliver that are a National Certificate Level 4 or higher
- Lunch will be provided at the Apprentice Restaurant
- Programme Managers on-hand to talk about their courses
- Tour of the facilities
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.
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.
- Tour the campuses
- Take part in the activities
- Listen to the tutors
- Talk to the students
- Its YOUR choice!
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.
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 NorthTec’s Hospitality and Tourism Block, Raumanga Valley Rd, Whangarei 27th & 28th May 2012.
NorthTec's Kitchen Rules - Student for a Day
Come in and experience a working restaurant
When our Apprentice Restaurant delivers its lunch time service, senior hospitality students are able to experience front of house, table service and cookery skills.
What to wear? School uniform, long trousers, closed shoes
Date: TBC
Course length: One day
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Maximum 6 students per table service day
NB: Open to Year 12 & 13 hospitality students only
Student for a Day
Thinking about a career in Sport & Recreation?
We offer courses with us here in ASB Stadium, Kensington
Level 3, 5 and 6 (certificate and diploma) as well as a Level 7 AUT degree.
Date: 11 May, 8 June, 3 & 24 August 2012
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:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Outdoor Recreation
- Exercise Labs
- Video Analysis
- Fitness Development
What to bring: Your lunch. There is a cafe on site. We ask that you only purchase pre-made food on display as the break is only half an hour
What to wear? 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.