Māngere College Pathways Academy (MCPA)

Pathways Academy 

Focus: Is to provide senior secondary students access to a broad range of trades or vocational pathway opportunities to ensure they stay engaged in education.

The program is delivered through partnerships developed between schools and tertiary education organizations. The program is full time (25-30 hours per week) for students already enrolled at school and:

• consists of learning in secondary and tertiary settings
• may include work experience where this forms part of the tertiary or secondary program.

Purpose

The purpose of our Pathways Academy is to:

• motivate more students to stay engaged in learning and training by providing them with a greater number of options for study.
• provide clear post-school pathways by giving students a head start on training for vocational qualifications and smooth access to employment.
• improve the responsiveness of schools to business and economic needs and building relations.  

Outcomes

• The program must lead to a worthwhile qualification at a minimum of NCEA Level 2 for enrolled trades academy students.

  Students must also be working toward a nationally transferable trades-related tertiary qualification at Level 2 or 3 (depending on your year level) as part of the program.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Here is a list of potential courses that we may offer depending on student interest and our external providers. It is crucial that students who select MCPA show commitment, clear communication, and cooperate with our Careers & Pathways Department and external providers. 

Construction/ Engineering L2 & L3 - Construction is a vital industry, creating buildings and spaces that connect communities, providing jobs, and improving society. This course prepares you with basic skills and knowledge you’ll need to assist with various stages of construction/ engineering under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. A career in construction requires an in-depth knowledge of building and construction principles, great people skills, and an aptitude for organization.

Electrical L2 & L3 - Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power. (preapproval into course)

ECE (Early Childhood Education) L2 & L3 - Early childhood education is focused on the critical developmental milestones, skills, and concepts that children attain during this period of their lives, from social-emotional skills to the beginnings of numeracy, literacy, and critical thinking. 

Uniformed Services (GATEWAY Package) - Uniformed services will prepare you for the police, the NZ Defense Force and more! This course will expose you to new ways of thinking and how to develop stronger academic processes - key fundamentals if you choose to follow on to higher studies. This can lead to possible career paths such as Police, Defense Force, Fire and Emergency, Search and Rescue, Department of Corrections or the NZ Customs Service. 

Automotive engineering L3 - is a branch of mechanical engineering and an important component of the automotive industry. Automotive engineers design new vehicles and ensure that existing vehicles are up to prescribed safety and efficiency standards.

Nursing, Health and Counselling L3 - in this course students will undertake project driven interactive workshops, attend a wananga and Talanoa sessions that promotes youth health leadership in relation to Nursing and Health and Counselling, cultural identity, resilience and identity. From this course students can pathway onto fulltime health programmes offered at MIT or Counties Manukau Health. 

Building & Landscape L3 - You will learn how to prepare the ground and lay concrete and paving stones. You will build structures such as pergolas, planter boxes and bench seating, and how to design and construct attractive gardens. 

If you are interested in enrolling in MCPA you will need to submit an exemption through school point and wait while our careers and pathways team assess your eligibility for our program.