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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.

Small lectures, not huge lecture halls

Practical, industry-relevant qualifications

Local campuses with purpose-built facilities

Specialised tutors focused on your success

Vibrant campus communities

Great academic, cultural and pastoral care.

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

Find out how to apply