Level 3 Otago Secondary Tertiary College

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.