Vocational Pathway - Manufacturing and Technology Sector (Longveld) (Level 2)

About the programme

Wintec has teamed up with Hamilton-based manufacturer Longveld a leading Engineering and Stainless Steel Manufacturing business in Hamilton, to offer a unique training course for young women interested in a career in fabrication and engineering.

It will see young women at Year 11 and 12 levels from Waikato Trades Academy Partnership schools attend one day a week at our Wintec trades and engineering workshops, where they will build a project gaining knowledge in a variety of skills relating to automotive, electrical, and mechanical engineering. This hands-on practical course provides entry-level skills that can take students to the next level of study or work in manufacturing and technology.

You will gain entry-level skills by completing 16 weeks of electrical and automotive modules where you dismantle large and small engines, with a further 16 weeks in mechanical engineering, where you will build a project. Personal protective gear will be provided.

Vocational pathway: Manufacturing and technology

Programme code: YP1503

Duration of programme: 32 weeks

Entry criteria: Year 11 or 12 female students studying at a Waikato Trades Academy Partnership school.

Personal protective gear will be provided. More detailed information on what you would learn, as well as timetables, can be seen here.

About Longveld

Operating internationally from Hamilton for 22 years, Longveld places a strong importance on forming partnerships in the community and providing equal employment opportunities, says Managing Director Pam Roa.

"We are committed to providing work experience for young people in the engineering trades. We want to help them make choices that suit their skills and aptitude. However, women are under-represented in our sector and we are working hard to address this. Gender diversity benefits workplace culture and therefore long term sustainability. We have had up to five female trade staff in our workshop at any one time and currently, 40% of our managers are women, and we want to build on this."

Click here for more information on Longveld.

The Waikato Trades Academy

The Waikato Trades Academy is a Government-led initiative, free to students, which sees Wintec partner with 31 Waikato secondary schools to encourage students to stay in school for longer by engaging them in hands-on learning.

Click here for more information on the Waikato Trades Academy.

Are you interested?

If you are interested, please contact your school's careers advisor for more information.

Programme content

Unit Standard	Title	Version	Level	Credits	Wintec code
	Automotive
229	Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components	11	2	4	TC00229
940	Inspect and rectify governor faults on a small engine	6	2	2	TC00940
21688	Demonstrate knowledge of disassembling and reassembling a four stroke multi-cylinder engine	4	2	3	TC21688
21718	Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor and related industries	2	2	2	TE21718
30514	Carry out minor servicing tasks on an ignition system	1	2	2	TC30514
	Engineering
02395	Select, use, and care for, engineering hand tools	9	2	4	TE02395B
21911	Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites	3	2	2	T21911
29730	Apply good work practices when performing basic fabrication operations under supervision	2	2	6	TC29730
	Electrical
15849	Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work	6	2	2	TE15849
5922	Use cutting tools and machines in the performance of electrical installation and maintenance	7	2	2	TC5922
	Total NZQA Credits			29