Gateway in Years 11 to 13

The Gateway programme is an exciting option offered to our senior students – years 11 to 13. It offers a pathway from school to the world of work through structured workplace learning. Students take work placements, in an industry that interests them, for typically one school day per week, for a minimum of 10 weeks.

The programme encourages students to achieve a target of 10 Unit Standards that are industry specific and will also contribute towards their NCEA results. The school’s Gateway coordinator finds suitable work placements, and helps students to build their individual learning programmes (selecting relevant Unit Standards).

The Gateway programme gives students opportunities to try out potential careers and build links to industry training and/or Modern Apprenticeships. The programme is free to eligible learners, and costs are covered for transportation and any workplace equipment/safety gear required by students.