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Manufacturing and Technology Pathway

In the Manufacturing and Technology Vocational Pathway you’ll be producing things and making them work. It’s hands-on, project based and great for people who enjoy technology. The manufacturing side covers putting products together, servicing, shipping, purchasing and quality control; all of the processes needed to turn out finished products. The technology side applies innovative and creative ideas and knowledge to manufacturing. If you like the idea of using maths and science to solve problems this may be for you. Please see Youth Guarantee for a comprehensive list of vocational opportunities in this Pathway.

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The information below shows your opportunities in the manufacturing and technology pathway.

year 11-13 star experiences

Year 11 and 12 Waikato Trades Academy

Year 12 and 13 Waikato Trades Academy

other experiences

Year 11-13 STAR experiences

Try a quick STAR experience to get an idea of what study and work in this industry will be like.

Manufacturing and technology industries STAR programmes:

Please note, students will need to be at least 15 years of age to enter our trades workshops due to health and safety requirements.

Year 11 and 12

Year 1 at the Wintec WTA: Commit to spending a whole school year at Wintec coming one day a week, as part of your regular school programme.

Vocational Pathway - Manufacturing and Technology Sector (Level 2)

Year 12 and 13

Year 2 at the Wintec WTA: Loved year one at WTA? Come back for a second year to narrow down your learning within a particular field.

Certificate in Educational Achievement in Mechanical Engineering (General) (Level 3)
Credits towards NCEA Level 2/3
Certificate in Education Achievement in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Credits towards NCEA Level 2/3
Certificate in Electrical Engineering (NCEA Level 2)
Credits towards NCEA Level 2/3

Other experiences

Want to try something else?

You are able to come on a campus tour, attend an information session or taster, attend a Wintec youth guarantee programme, complete the Wintec career choice 'Future You' quiz, or come onto campus and try being a student for a day.

Next steps

You've now finished school, what will you do next? Start a job or apprenticeship, or come back to Wintec and learn some more.

Check out your options in Trades, Engineering, or Information Technology.

Certificate in Computing (Level 3)

Fees-free ($3,670)*

Hamilton City Campus, Online delivery

Students in this programme will learn intermediate computing skills to prepare for work or further study. Students will learn skills in project management, web development, branding and design, as well as professional ethical practice, security risks, and common hardware and software problems.

Automotive Engineering 3

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

Students in this course gain valuable hands-on experience working on a range of vehicles. They spend four-days-a-week on campus participating in variety of projects. They are encouraged to find industry work experience for the fifth day to practice the skills gained in class. Students learn to test and diagnose procedures, study fuel-injected motors, and work with vehicles, trucks, and test equipment.

New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3)

Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This programme is a starting point for those interested in a career in science and/or engineering. This programme provides a pathway for entry into higher-level science programmes, or to the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering, for those students who don’t already meet the academic entry requirements.

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This course provides students with technical knowledge about the construction industry as well as helping to build their practical, hands-on skills and overall confidence. It covers key aspects such as health and safety, trade calculations, hand tools, and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry.

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This course gives students a good foundational knowledge of the electrical industry - including electrical theory as well as training on electrical tools. On completion, students will have the skill base, knowledge, and confidence to move into an apprenticeship within the electrical trade sector.

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

In this course, students develop the skills necessary to succeed as mechanical tradespeople (such as fitters and welders). Theory projects are designed to challenge and develop their skills with powered industrial equipment, technical drawing, measurement, and hand tools.

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This course is designed for those who aspire to become apprentices and eventually practice as plumbers, gasfitters, and drainlayers. Upon completion, students will be equipped with confidence through their technical knowledge of the industry as well as the hands-on skills they have learned, that will help them gain apprenticeships.

Carpentry 4

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

Rolling start-dates

This course is a managed apprenticeship programme where students study part-time towards becoming qualified while working in a full-time job. Students are supported by a licenced builder gaining hands-on knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in the construction industry.

Mechanical Engineering Level 5

Online delivery

Rolling enrolments

This course is ideal for experienced tradespeople wanting to progress into advanced positions in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries. Designed for those who have already completed a mechanical engineering-related Level 4 trade, it provides students with further opportunities to develop their technical and/or operational knowledge, and skills within their chosen discipline.

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

Hamilton City Campus

This programme will provide students with a broad understanding of the core concepts and skills in information technology, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development.

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support

Hamilton City Campus

This programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills for a career in information technology. It is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, so if students choose to progress to the degree they will only need to undertake another two years of study.

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)

$8,030* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This two-year programme will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge for working on the design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure, from roads and bridges to harbours, water, and wastewater facilities.

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)

$8,030* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Mixed delivery

In this programme, students will gain the core knowledge and practical skills needed for working in electrical engineering, such as industrial automation, power industry, and consumer products.

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)

$8,030* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

We increasingly rely on modern appliances, communication devices, IT hardware and other electronic equipment in our personal lives, and in industry. This programme will teach students how to design, install, service, and maintain those devices.

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)

$8,030* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

Students will learn the core knowledge and practical skills required to meet industry needs in mechanical engineering.

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

$8,027* per year

Hamilton City Campus

Students in this programme will gain a strong foundation of knowledge across a broad range of different information technology skills, as well as an advanced level of expertise in a selected specialisation.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

$8,027* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This programme is for those seeking a career in civil engineering. Students will learn theory and practical skills choosing between two civil engineering pathways: Water and Water Waste Engineering or Roading and Transportation Engineering. Students can tailor the project module to their workplace if they are employed.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

$8,027* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This programme is for those who want a career in electrical engineering. Students will learn theory and practical skills using modern technology in the Wintec engineering labs. If students are employed, the project module can be tailored to their workplace.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)

$8,027* per year

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

This programme is for those who want a career in engineering. Students will learn theory and practical skills using technology in our engineering labs. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). As a mechanical engineering technologist, you will design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools.

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