Polytech Course

Dual Enrolment programmes are a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you’re still at school.

By gaining industry-based skills at Ara, you can move ahead faster into higher-level study, an apprenticeship or employment.

As a dual enrolment student, you'll be enrolled at secondary school and Ara at the same time. For the duration of the school year, you’ll spend one to two days per week at Ara, and the rest of the week at school with your friends doing your normal school activities. You’ll have access to both school and tertiary support services, which helps with a smoother transition into the workplace or education beyond school.

There is a free bus that will take you down to Timaru

https://www.ara.ac.nz/study/youth-pathways/dual-enrolment-programmes/

Courses available in Timaru:

Cookery and Restaurant Service Skills Level 3

Introduction to Beauty Therapy Level 2

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Level 3

Introduction to Agricultural Automotive and Engineering Trades Level 2

Introduction to Automotive One Day 2 Level 2

Introduction to Construction Trades One Day Level 2

To be successful in this course your attendance must be above 85%