Secondary Tertiary (STP)

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This course is designed for boys who enjoy learning by doing. It aims to get boys outside of the classroom and working as part of a team to advance their practical skills and knowledge. It involves three subject lines on the timetable so is a significant commitment. One line focuses on building and construction, one line on welding and fabrication, and one line on personal development and growth.

Students will be given the privilege and responsibility of spending one day per week at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology to give them additional skills within their chosen area of study (Engineering, Automotive, Building/Construction and Farming/Agriculture).

It aims to provide students with the skills and confidence to transition from Year 12 into further tertiary study (predominantly a 1 year full time pre-trades level 3 course at Topi Ohomai - fees free), gain an apprenticeship, or gain full time employment. Returning as a Y13 student in 2026 is an option for those students who have demonstrated excellent commitment to the course.

During class time students will complete one major building project (The Garden Shed) on the construction site. In the technology workshop students will focus on welding and fabrication with the major project being a portable barbeque and utensils. 

In regards to gaining NCEA level 2 students will gain approximately 25 credits from the Toi Ohomai component of the course and up to 25 credits across the three STP lines. The remaining credits will come from the three remaining school subjects (approximately 18 in each subject) to gain the 60 credits total required for NCEA Level 2.