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

About the programme

Wintec has teamed up with Hamilton-based manufacturer Longveld 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 the Wintec Trades & Engineering workshops where they will build a fuel-powered mini-bike while gaining credits towards their NCEA Level 2; with potential school holiday work experience at Longveld, a leading Engineering & Stainless Steel Manufacturing business in Hamilton.

Vocational pathway: Manufacturing and Technology

Programme code: YP1503

Duration of programme: 32 weeks

More detailed information on what you would learn as well as timetables can be seen on the following pages:

Entry criteria: Female studying year 11 or 12 while studying at a Waikato Trades Academy Partnership school.

Please note this programme is pending external approval.

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

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
229	Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components	10	2	4	TC00229
02387	Assemble mechanical components under supervision	7	2	2	TC02387
02395	Select, use, and care for, engineering hand tools	9	2	4	TE02395B
15849	Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work	6	2	2	TE15849
18243	Construct simple electronic products from supplied circuit schematics	7	2	6	TE18243
21671	Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry	2	2	4	TE21671B
21679	Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry	2	2	2	TE21679
29674	DKO mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering	1	2	3	TC29674
21718	Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor and related industries	2	2	2	TE21718
21722	Balance wheels off a vehicle in the motor industry	1	2	2	TE21722
21911	Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites	3	2	2	T21911
	Total NZQA Credits			33