Secondary School - Dual Enrolment (STP)

Dual Enrolment - Land-Based Trade Academy (LBTA)

Secondary school students can dual enrol with both their school AND National Trade Academy. 

NTA delivers land-based trades and technology programmes for young people Years 11-13, in partnership with contributing schools, industry organisations and tertiary education providers,

The Land-Based Trade Academy provides the opportunity for students to learn the knowledge and practical skills of a land-based vocational career while remaining in school.

Students can continue with their core NCEA subjects while studying towards an entry-level qualification providing access to higher levels of study at NTA, other tertiary providers or through a relevant Industry Training Organisation while in employment.

  • Courses are free to year 11 - 13 secondary school students
  • Students receive assistance with travel costs

Download the Dual Enrolment - Trade Academy brochure

Dual Enrolment LBTA Programme Includes:

  • Dual enrolment at school and the NTA Land-Based Trade Academy (STP)
  • Study toward achieving NCEA and vocational pathways qualification
  • (must have already achieved, or be working towards achieving literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1)
  • 1:12 tutor/student ratio
  • Work experience on local farms, Arion Farm Park, Arion Riding School, NTA Commercial Nursery and local businesses.
Programme Information (Programme PDF)
Programmes

Trade Academy Partner Providers

The National Trade Academy is a Lead Provider for the Land Based Trades Academy "Secondary Tertiary Programmes"
Along with our own programmes we also partner with;

Avon City Ford Training Services

  • Automotive Workshop Practices

Ag Challenge

  • Equine 
  • Agriculture
  • Building & Construction

Vision College

  • Psychology 
  • Early Childhood Education 

Papa Taiao Earth Care

  • Land Based Sustainability

Individual programmes can be arranged for Schools on request.
Contact us for further information on any of the above Providers or Programmes or visit their website or facebook page.

Dual Enrolment LBTA Entry Criteria

Students' applications must be supported by the school, with the school signing the endorsement form section. Once an application is received, an appointment time will be set up for the student and their family/whanau to meet with us to discuss the programme.  After this, a recommendation will be made to accept or decline the student onto the programme.  This is based on suitability and numbers.

Land-Based Trade Academy - Student Application Form (PDF)

Contact:
Kate Rattray, Marketing & Recruitment Executive
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 360 2192

We have many excellent land-based farming, agriculture, horticulture, equine, animal care and other courses to choose from.

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