MA-ORI AND PASIFIKA TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE · including getting your driver’s license, site safety or first aid certificates.. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA You need to meet the

MA-ORI AND PASIFIKA TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

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Māori and Pasifika students looking to learn a trade can apply for a Māori and Pasifika Trades Training scholarship, which is a government funded scholarship to cover full fees and course-related costs.

The Tamaiti Whāngai team will support you with mentoring and goal-setting. Our job brokers can help you find and prepare for work, including getting your driver’s license, site safety or first aid certificates..

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIAYou need to meet the entry criteria for the programme you are enrolling in and be:

• of Māori or Pasifika descent

• 16-40 years old at the start of your study

• a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident

• able to meet the entry requirements for your programme

We want you to be passionate and show that you are motivated to succeed.

Nau mai, haere mai, Kia ora; Talofa lava; Malo e lelei; Kia orana; Talofa ni; Faka’alofa atu; Ni sa bula vinaka; Mauri; Talofa; Halo

Olgeta; greetings and welcome

We thank our iwi partners, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira for the support they provide to Māori Trades Training Scholarship students

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MENTORINGOur Māori and Pasifika mentors will support you throughout the year. We will give you every opportunity to succeed.

GOAL SETTINGWe help you set goals and then provide guidance so that you successfully achieve them.

JOB BROKERSYou will have access to our jobs broker service. We will help you find employment.

GRADUATION CEREMONIESCelebrate your success at graduation with your friends and whānau.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIESHave fun at our sports days and social events. Make new friends.

GETTING YOU READY FOR WORKPrepare for work with our Passport to Work. Get help with putting together a CV. Get what you need for work. Your New Zealand drivers licence. Site Safety certification, or first aid certificate.

PROGRAMME SELECTION ADVICENot sure what to do or thinking about further study? We can help you choose the right training for you.

PASTORAL CAREIf you have any problems – in your study or in your personal life – we can help you.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTYou will benefit from our connections with iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Ātiawa (including Tamaiti Whangai), the Pasifika community, Industry Training Organisations and employers.


New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive RefinishingLevel 3

Duration 1 year, full-time

Location Petone

WelTec

Gain foundation spray-painting and collision repair skills, ready to build skills in your specialisation. Learn in our professionally fitted workshops. Our industry partners have helped us develop the perfect facilities for panel and refinishing training.Entry CriteriaDomestic – NCEA Level 1 Literacy.

AutomotiveNew Zealand Certificate in Automotive EngineeringLevel 3


Location Petone, Porirua

Whitireia WelTec

Develop foundation skills in engine repair and performance, servicing, electrics as well as basic engineering tasks and welding. Work on light and diesel vehicles. Apply your skills with work experience. Progress to the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Managed Apprenticeship).Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy or equivalent skills and knowledge. A pre-entry interview may be required.

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry)Level 3



Whitireia WelTec

There’s high demand for carpenters. Gain core skills from setting out and levelling to framing and roofing. Learn in the workshop and on the building site where you’ll construct a house that will become a family’s home. Learn to apply safe work practices and build a solid CV for entering an industry apprenticeship.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy or equivalent evidence of ability to undertake the physical requirements of the programme based on application and interview.

Construction Trades

Azaria is doing a cadetship with construction firm, Hawkins.

“It’s pretty intense working in the industry, but I’m definitely in the right place. At the moment I’m working on apartments in Mount Victoria.” Azaria (Samoan) studied the pre-trade Certificate in Carpentry qualification. “We learnt the basics of carpentry. It got us used to using the tools that I use now on the job.”“My tutor put my name forward for Hawkins. I did work experience for three weeks and then they hired me.”“I’d like to encourage more females into trades because our abilities as women are underestimated.”

AZARIACarpentry cadetship

I received a tools grant which is part of the scholarship


Construction TradesNew Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering TheoryLevel 3



Whitireia WelTec

Designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship. Learn basic electrical theory and regulations. Build practical skills such as circuit wiring and how to use power instruments. Train in our workshops where you’ll diagnose and fix electrical faults.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four subjects – including at least 12 credits in Numeracy. If you do not meet the maths entry criteria you maybe able to study a lower level maths course while studying the NZDE to achieve the required maths entry level or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and DrainlayingLevel 3

Duration 22 weeks, full-time

Location Petone

WelTec

Designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship. Train in our workshops and drainlaying pit. Learn how to use and maintain tools. Develop skills in brazing and soldering. You’ll identify methods for weatherproofing and safely install plumbing systems, drains and gas pipes.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy, or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Tiling)Level 3


Location Petone

WelTec

Develop skills to go straight into work in the industry. Learn about tiling techniques and design for indoor and outdoor installations. Use different materials like ceramics, stone, glass and terracotta. Train in our workshops. Gain safe worksite skills so you’re ready for industry.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy, or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Painting and Decorating)Level 3


Location Petone

WelTec

Learn to professionally prepare surfaces and paint interiors and exteriors. Develop your decorating skills by learning wallpapering and spray painting. Gain safe worksite skills so you’re ready to work in industry. Get the opportunity to practise your skills in the workshop and on real projects.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy, or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

Noaese has completed the Level 3 plumbing programme, and has continued onto an apprenticeship.After finding it difficult at the start, Noaese (Samoan/Tokeauan) came to really enjoy the plumbing programme, and learnt alot. “I’ve picked up a range of skills this year, including welding, pipe outs, and installing drains.” “I didn’t know what I wanted to do at the start of the programme, but now I do. I want to work towards becoming a fully qualified plumber.”Noaese’s mentor praises him for the progress he has made. “He’s found his feet and has set himself goals for the future.”

NOAESEPlumbing student

Through the scholarship all my fees are covered, I’ve gained a drivers licence, and received plenty of support


HospitalityNew Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 3


Location Porirua, Cuba St CBD

Whitireia WelTec

Whether you’re passionate about Bread baking or delicate pastries, you’ll gain a solid foundation in baking skills. Our experienced professionals will teach you the how’s and why’s to create, finish and present beautiful bakery items. Work as a trainee baker or progress to further training.Entry CriteriaDomestic – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 Numeracy or equivalent skills and knowledge.

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical EngineeringLevel 3


Location Petone

WelTec

Gain skills to build, maintain and operate mechanical engineering equipment and plant. Learn maintenance fitting, welding, machining, sheet metalwork and fabrication. Use the machinery that is used in the industry. Work on your own projects to develop your skills further.Entry CriteriaDomestic – NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Literacy and 10 credits at Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended), or equivalent skills and knowledge and evidence of ability to undertake the physical requirements of the programme.

Mechanical Engineering

Caelym works as an apprentice at a mechanical engineering firm in Petone, carrying on a family tradition.

“It’s what my old man does so I knew a bit about it, and now I’m building on the things he taught me.”Through the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship, Caelym (Ngāti Kahungunu) learned welding and fabrication skills. “We got to work on things too. I made an outdoor oil heater, a seat and a toolbox.”“Now I work at a general engineering shop so we do anything and everything. We roll stainless tube, we do road signs, aluminium, stainless tube forming, machining, drilling, welding.”

CAELYMMechanical engineering apprentice

It’s great if I want to get my own business and do my own thing one day


New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)Level 3


Location Te Auaha CBD, Porirua

Whitireia WelTec

Learn essential skills such as reception duties, shampooing, applying treatments or colours under supervision, and styling. You’ll also be introduced to cutting. Develop experience working as a team member in our salon. Work backstage on the World of Wearable Art Awards Show and take the opportunity to work on other productions and high fashion events.Entry CriteriaDomestic – NCEA Level 1, or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

New Zealand Certificate in Barber SkillsLevel 3


Location Te Auaha CBD

WelTec

Learn haircuts, clipper work, cutting and shaving, sales and the crucial social skills needed in barbering. Benefit from industry masterclasses each week. There is also a work experience component. Train in our barbershops open to the public and begin building your clientele – you’ll have done hundreds of haircuts by the time you’ve finished. Entry CriteriaDomestic – NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits at Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction)Level 3


Location Te Auaha CBD

WelTec

Gain an introduction to basic beauty services, communication, professionalism and sales strategies. Learn practical skills from skincare and maintenance through to classic and trending makeup looks.Entry CriteriaDomestic – NCEA Level 1 or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.

Hair, Beauty and Makeup

Jasmine loves working at Colours Hair Design in Plimmerton as a hairdressing apprentice, but hairdressing wasn’t always her first choice.

“I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do so I thought I’d give hairdressing a go and see how I liked it,” says Jasmine.“The best part is the creative side of hairdressing.”Through the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training initiative, Jasmine (Ngāti Raukawa) was able to gain an apprenticeship.“The Māori student mentors would come into class to see how we were going, to catch up and help with things like finding models to practice our work on.”

JASMINEHairdressing apprentice

It reduced my fees significantly which makes a big difference, especially being a student


WHO CAN APPLY You must be:• Of Māori or Pasifika descent• 16-40 years of age at the start of your study• A New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident• Able to meet the entry criteria of the programme

SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants will be chosen because they:

• Show a genuine desire to succeed in their chosen trades programme

• Are committed to completing both the practical and theory components of the programme

• Are keen to get employment in one of the industries our programmes prepare students for

• Are committed to Pasifika group, hapū, iwi and/or Māori workforce development

SELECTION PROCESSThe selection panel will create a shortlist from the information you provide in your scholarship application based on the selection criteria listed above. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

SELECTION CONDITIONS • Scholarships will be awarded on the basis that the

information supplied is true and correct. WelTec or Whitireia can withdraw the scholarship if the information is proved to be inaccurate or incomplete.

• If you turn down the scholarship, or do not accept the scholarship by the required date, the selection panel may offer the scholarship to another applicant. The scholarship is for study in 2020.

• The decision of the selection panel is final.

HOW TO APPLY• Complete an Application to Enrol form for the chosen

trades programme at WelTec or Whitireia.• Complete this Scholarship Application Form and post

to WelTec or Whitireia.• Postal and delivery address are noted on the back of

this form.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Legal surname or family name(s)

Street address

Date of birth Postcode

Legal first or given name(s) Preferred name

MA-ORI AND PASIFIKA TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Home phone Mobile

Email

Date of birth

Day Month Year(you must be between 16-40 years of age at the start of your study)

Age (at start of programme) Which iwi or Pasifika group do you belong to?


PROPOSED STUDY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DECLARATION BY APPLICANT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DECLARATION BY APPLICANT

Who are you enrolling with? (Please tick one box)

WhitireiaWelTec

Which programme are you enrolling in?

What job do you want to do?

Please tell us about this job and how the trades programme you have chosen will help you get this job.

What will you do to make sure you successfully complete your study on this trades programme? (Describe skills and experiences you have had or will seek that will help you succeed)

Is there any additional information that you wish the selection panel to consider?

Signed

(Applicant signature)

Date

Please ensure you have answered all of the questions on this application form so it can be assessed in full. This application, together with any supporting material, should be sent or hand delivered to either WelTec or Whitireia (see back page for contact details).

I acknowledge that:The personal information provided in my application is collected by and will be held by WelTec (Wellington Institute of Technology) whose address is Private Bag 39803, Lower Hutt 5045 and/or Whitireia (Whitireia Community Polytechnic), DX Box: SX33459, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua 5022. The information provided in my application will be used for the purpose of administering and assessing my application. Failure to provide all the information requested may mean the selection panel is unable to fully consider my application.

My name may appear in reports and publicity material published by WelTec and/or Whitireia or government agencies if I am successful in receiving a scholarship. WelTec and Whitireia have agreements with Ngāti Toa, Te Atiawa and Mafutaga Faifeau Samoa to provide in-work mentoring. Contact information may be shared with these organisations to enable support to be provided. I have a right under the Privacy Act 1993 to obtain access to and request correction of any personal information held by WelTec and/or Whitireia regarding myself.

I have read and understand the application guidelines and confirm that the information provided by me is true and correct. If successful for a Māori Trades Training Scholarship, I acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

1. I will actively attend and engage in my programme of study2. My progress will be monitored by WelTec or Whitireia staff and

if any issues arise, they will be discussed with me3. On completion of my programme of study with WelTec

or Whitireia, I intend to enter into employment and will be committed to ongoing training via a New Zealand apprenticeship or cadetship


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