Trades Training
Bridging education and industry
Trades at School
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Trades at School (TAS) is a two year programme for Year 12 and 13 secondary students. We offer trades training at the OCA training centre in either the National Certificate in Building and Construction (Level 2) or the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2).
We work with 22 Auckland secondary schools to recruit students with an interest in trades, and both qualifications are the year one equivalent for an apprenticeship in ten different trades.
Trades training element
During Year 12 and 13 students attend the OCA training centre one day a week, and complete work experience placements in industry during school holidays. NCEA credits gained through TAS can be applied to either tertiary study or year 1 of an apprenticeship.
Mentoring element
While studying a trade at OCA, students are mentored and supported throughout. OCA believes in walking alongside students and empowering them to succeed. Students receive help in an innovative and positive way to cross the bridge between school and exposure to industry, into productive jobs and careers in a trade of their choice.
Key life values and skills we focus on
- Work ethic
- Team building
- Leadership training
- Financial literacy
- Business dynamics
- Personal development
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness
TAS also includes group activities in school holidays to strengthen student relationships with mentors and other students. These activities include work experience, camps/outdoor activities, visits to community facilities, dinners and breakfast clubs along with opportunities to hear successful business people share their own experiences.
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Basic mechanical engineering skills for machinery and engineering apprenticeships.
This Level 2 course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required to succeed in the mechanical engineering or fabrication industries. This programme looks at all of the areas of engineering and provides the entry skills for an apprenticeship in the engineering sector.
Build up essential skills and knowledge to take on a range of apprenticeships in either tool making, general and maintenance engineering or manufacturing and design. Learn core skills in drawing, design, fabrication, calculations, workshop theory and practice, maintenance engineering and first aid.
What You Learn
You will learn on real machinery including mills, lathes, drills, surface grinders and spark eroders. We work closely with the manufacturing industry, machine shops and toolmakers which means you keep pace with current technologies.
- Engineering Drawing
- Engineering Fabrication
- Engineering Trade Calculations
- Engineering Workshop Theory
- Engineering Workshop Practice
- Maintenance Engineering
- First Aid
Quick Facts
| Study method and duration | Full time – 2 years, 1 day per week |
| NZQA level | 1 and 2 |
| Credits | 41 |
| Equivalent | Year one apprenticeship for engineering / machinery based trades |
| Cost | FREE for eligible students |
| Start dates | July 2015 or February 2016 |
| Enrolments | Open now |
| Further study | Level 3 |
| Career opportunities | Formal apprenticeships leading to careers as qualified tradespersons, machinists, machine setters, maintenance engineers, quality controllers, production planners, forepersons, technical representatives CNC or programmers. |
Our Students and Alumni
Student - Beni Temu
Studying: Level 3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and Construction
Beni is an OCA student currently enrolled at Alfriston College, completing a level 3 Certificate in Construction and Mechanical Engineering. Beni is currently looking for apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland in the construction industry available from 20 September 2015.
Alumni - Cedric Tata
Working as: Engineering Apprentice, NZ Steel
22 year old Cedric is “pretty happy” with the choice he’s made in trades training. As a kid Cedric was always hands-on, so when his older brother, Jesse took up an apprenticeship at New Zealand Steel, Cedric saw this was an opportunity.
"The Trades at School Programme has been successful in delivering results since 2009.
Our approach is different to others in that we provide what industry is demanding."
Available Jobs in the Industry
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Builder Apprentice
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Structural Steel Fabricator
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Kickstart your career now and enrol in the Building Construction Programme. For more information please call 0800 12345678
