13OSTC

Level 3 Otago Secondary Tertiary College

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Duncan.

Students will be required to submit an application form if selecting OSTC.  This can be obtained from Ms Duncan

Otago Secondary-Tertiary College (OSTC) is practical, career-focused learning for students in Years 12-13 who want to get a head start on life after school. There is the opportunity to develop hands-on skills and experience to help you prepare for further study, on-the-job training and employment. This course involves being at school for four days and at Otago Polytechnic for one day a week. Credits gained contribute to NCEA Level 2 or 3.

 You must be motivated. You need to be keen to pursue a career pathway related to the programme. Ideally you should have achieved NCEA Level 1 including English and Mathematics.

Courses  available in 2022 are:

Level 2

  • Automotive 
  • Construction (students will gain the NZ Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades level 2)
  • Beauty Therapy (level 2)
  • Salon Skills-Hairdressing (level 2)
  • Manaaki Tauira (level 2, run by Kokiri Training Centre)
  • Beekeeping (The NZ Certificate in Apiculture)

Level 3

  • Cookery (students will gain the NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 3)
  • Sport and Exercise (level 3)
  • Construction level 3 (this is held in Balclutha)
  • Police Pathways (level 3)

Please see Ms Duncan for further information on each of these courses.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students attend Otago Polytechnic on a Friday.

Term 2
Students attend Otago Polytechnic on a Friday.

Term 3
Students attend Otago Polytechnic on a Friday.
Cookery Course will be two days a week at Polytechnic (Monday and Friday)

Term 4
Students attend Otago Polytechnic on a Friday.
Cookery Course will be two days a week at Polytechnic (Monday and Friday)

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Assessments will be determined according to the course student is taking. The names and numbers of Unit Standards will be available on course information.

Disclaimer

this information may vary