TEP is targeted at students who are starting to disengage or lose interest with school and would prefer to be at work. The programme is ideally suited to individuals who are looking to transition out of school into full time work or an apprenticeship, once they turn 16. The programme combines in school, Unit Standard assessments with a regular work placement in an industry of choice.
TEP requires a student to be physically in school for at least one day a week, work placement days combine to provide a full time learning experience for the students.
Other option subjects can be combined with TEP if there is enough in school time available.
Interviews for prospective TEP students are held in Term 3 or 4 each year.
Work ready skills and attitudes appropriate for gaining employment and/or apprenticeships
Life and self management skills in preparation for finishing compulsory education
Theory work is delivered and assessed in school through learning packages.
Students develop work ready skills and attitudes by attending a work placement for up to four days per week.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and attitude to classes in Year 10
Experienced some sort of part time work
Attended an interview with TEP teaching staff
The programme is an excellent preparation for employment, apprenticeships or tertiary vocational training.
The course is assessed through practical and theoretical learning packages. These packages contain Unit Standard assessments which provide credits at NCEA Level 1 and 2. All credits can be used to pass NCEA Level 1. More details of these packages can be seen in the table below.
The programme is fully funded.