Level 2 Otago Secondary Tertiary College
12OSTC Course DescriptionTeacher 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. Assessments are determined by the course chosen.
Courses available in 2024 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 Polytech on a Friday
Term 2
Students attend Polytech on a Friday
Term 3
Students attend Polytech on a Friday
Level 3 Cookery Class will be two days a week at Polytech (Monday and Friday)
Term 4
Students attend Polytech on a Friday
Level 3 Cookery Class will be two days a week at Polytech.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Assessments will be determined by the course each student has chosen. Unit Standard numbers will be available on course information sheets.
Level 3 Gateway, Level 3 Otago Secondary Tertiary College
Career PathwaysLocksmith, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Roading Construction Worker, Roofer, Building and Construction Manager, Scaffolder, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Engineer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Plasterer, Welder, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Furniture Finisher, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Hairdresser/Barber, Joiner