GATEWAY

Gateway is a work-based learning programme, which gives opportunities for students to explore the career pathway of their choice, and at the same time work towards gaining their NCEA qualifications. It is an initiative developed and supported by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), and builds on existing partnerships between the school, Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) and employers.

Gateway Students experience the enjoyment and challenges of working within a safe and structured workplace for one day each week. All students are assessed in their workplace and can gain credits towards a National Certificate. Furthermore, the Gateway studies class operates in the school timetable alongside their other school classes. All Gateway students complete and obtain their First Aid Certificate and Health and Safety unit standards before they can go into the workplace.

Staff
Mike Williams, Head of Department
Sarah Sowman, Careers Administrator
Shelley Derecourt, Gateway Manager and Workplace Assessor

Trade Areas
Through our relationships with ITOs and local empolyers, Rongotai students have been able to experience work placements in a range on industry areas, including:

• Automotive
• Web Design
• New Zealand Army
• Spray painting
• Butchery
• Retail
• Auto Electricial
• Bakery
• Painting
• Hairdressing
• Computers & IT Support
• Aircraft Engineering
• Hotel Management
• Motorcycles
• Carpentry
• Hospitality & Cookery
• Electricial
• Sport Coaching
• Heavy Automotive Engineering
• Panel Beating
• Plumbing

Student Achievement
Student achievement in Gateway is measured both by the numer of NCEA credits gained and by our success in helping students either to gain apprenticeships or employment or to continue with tertiary study.

Supporting Tertiary Providers
Rongotai College has forged Gateway partnerships with the following terirary providers:

• Retail ITO
• Competenz
• Natcoll Graphics
• Meat Retail ITO
• Media Design School
• Motor Trade Association ITO
• Building and Construction ITO
• Wellington Institute of Technology
• National Design of Technology
• Electrical Training Company
• G & H Training Company
• Electrical Tec ITO
• Printing and Allied Industries
• Hospitality Standards Institute
• The Welding School
• New Zealand Road Transport and Logistics Industry Training Organisation
• Quinn Workforce
• Fire and Rescue Service
• Painting ITO
• New Zealand Contracting ITO