What is Vocational Education?
Vocational is practical, applied learning. It’s degrees, apprenticeships, pathway qualifications, post-graduate study and so much more! If it is hands-on, industry-led, career-focused training – it’s vocational learning.
Guide to start your vocational journey
If you: |
Consider starting with: |
| Are still at school and want to start learning career skills | Attend Taster Days, STAR and/or enrol in Trades Academy |
| Are 16-19, have left/considering leaving school, but don’t have the relevant qualifications or skills for your programme | Certificates (Level 2-4) |
| Are over 20 but don’t have the relevant qualifications or skills for your programme |
Certificates (Level 2-4) Diplomas (Level 4-6) |
| Have NCEA Levels 2-3 |
Certificates (Level 2-4) Diplomas (Level 4-6 ) Degrees (Level 7) |
| Have NCEA Level 3/University Entrance |
Certificates (Level 2-4) Diplomas (Level 4-6) Degrees (Level 7) |
| Have a Bachelors Degree | Graduate and Postgraduate (Levels 8-9) qualifications |

