Māngere College Pathways Academy (MCPA)

Pathways Academy is focused on providing 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 a Pathway 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.

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 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 - is the activity of putting together different elements, using a detailed design and plan, to create a structure for a certain location. When you construct large structures, you need to have a clear plan of how you're going to do that. You also need to know the specific location. Architects and engineers design and build the structure with that location in mind. 

Scaffolding L3 - Scaffolding is widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be difficult to get to it is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repairs of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures. 

Travel & Tourism L3 - is about having the inside knowledge on destinations, you will also learn about customer service and get insight to the best places to see and the best deals so that your clients can have an amazing experience! 

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. 

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. 

Logistics L3 -Logistics refers to the overall process of managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to their final destination. Logistics management involves identifying prospective distributors and suppliers and determining their effectiveness and accessibility.

Horticulture L2 & L3 - Horticulture is the cultivation of plants in gardens or greenhouses, as opposed to the field-scale production of crops characteristic of agriculture. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, seeds, flowers, and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants. It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture, ornamental trees and lawns. 

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.

Pre degree in Construction management L3 - involves planning, budgeting, coordinating, and supervising construction projects from start to finish. As a construction manager, you may work on various construction projects, including buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures.

Hairdressing L2 -  occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques. 

Pathways Academy supports trades and vocational pathways for senior secondary school students to provide a transition between school and tertiary education.