Trades Taster Day
| Entry level | Year 11 (15 years old and over*) |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 8.45am–3pm |
| Location | Rotokauri Campus, G block |
| Total cost | $60 (GST inc) |
| Dates | 19 March 2021 - Fully booked. Please email to go on our waitlist. 14 May 2021 - Fully booked. Please email to go on our waitlist. 27 August 2021 - Fully booked. Please email to go on our waitlist. |
What is it all about?
Are you interested in learning about a trade? Come and join our Wintec trade tutors for a one day experience to see what it might be like as an automotive technician or construction builder.
Automotive:
Using our late model vehicles, our automotive tutors will lead you through some basic vehicle inspections and activities including such things as:
- How to check for tyre wear
- How to read the tyre sidewall information
- How to safely remove and install a tyre
- How to check for brake wear for both disk and drum brakes
- How to check the various vehicle fluids
- How to change a cambelt
Carpentry:
The building industry is booming and learning the fundamental skills to begin a career in the carpentry trade is a great step for anyone wanting the opportunity to complete a huge variety of building work. This can include:
- Building a dream home
- Renovating existing buildings
- Working on multi-storey complexes
Develop your carpentry hand skills and decide for yourself if a career in the building industry is the right choice for you.
What to bring/wear?
- Enclosed footwear - no open footwear
- Comfortable clothing
- Morning tea, lunch and a drink
Are you ready to book?
Students - please talk to your careers advisor as you need to book through your school.
Careers advisors, please go to the Booking Form to book.