Full Time Programmes
We know that not everyone learns the same way and that is why the Y have developed real, practical, work-based learning to complete your NCEA Level studies with us. Our courses will not only support you to achieve NCEA qualifications, but you will also get an idea of the career you want to develop.
Our staff are experienced in supporting learners from all walks of life. Our facilities are diverse, providing a huge range of opportunities to engage with other students and wider community through our health and fitness centre, stadium, climbing, outdoor education and recreation centre, A&P Association learning site as well as our dedicated learning spaces.
We believe in your potential to achieve, and we are here to enable you to progress to higher levels of study, training or employment.
16-19 years old? Enrol into our FREE Youth-Guarantee funded programmes and gain Level 1 and 2 NZQA Qualifications. Our programmes can support eligible learners into further study, apprenticeships and employment. Check out our courses below for more information.
Dag a sheep, bag a career! National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 Vocational Pathway Award; Primary Industries [VP3]
Our NCEA Level 2 Primary Industries programme is unique, equipping you to look after yourself as you look after the farm. This programme is hands on, spending 4 days a week on a local sheep station.
Love an adventure? This is for you! National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 Vocational Pathway Award; Service Industries/ Sport & Recreation [VP4]
Camping, tramping, climbing, abseiling, cycling, navigating, kayaking… the list goes on. These are all the things you’ll learn to do safely and with great processes to set you up as an outdoor educator or propel you into a career in adventure!
Programme information: https://ymca.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Programme-Info-Sheet-VPOutdoors-v3-national-vsn-2020.pdf
Want a career working with people? National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 Vocational Pathway Award; Social and Community [VP5]
This course is a hands-on programme in real work environments that help you get on your way. You will get opportunities for health and wellbeing experiences, youth work, front of house and childcare. A great chance to experience a wide range of potential careers if you are unsure of exactly what direction you want to go but you know that you love working with people.
YMCA South Educational programmes are delivered under sub-contracted agreement with the National Council of YMCA’s of New Zealand [NZQA Registered PTE]
