Course Eligibility Course Eligibility| Training Opportunities for Adults | |
| A person is eligible for Training Opportunities if they can say 'yes' to one of the following: Aged 18-19 years with low qualifications, left school in the last 26 weeks and registered with Work and Income. OR Registered with Work and Income as an unemployed job seeker for at least 26 weeks, with low qualifications. OR Registered with Work and Income (as either an active or inactive job seeker) for fewer than 26 weeks, with low qualifications and assessed by Work and Income as being at risk of long-term unemployment. OR Registered with Work and Income (as either an active or inactive job seeker) for fewer than 26 weeks, with 81 or more credits from the National Qualifications Framework but fewer than 12 credits in literacy achievement standards and/or 12 credits in numeracy achievement standards and assessed by Work and Income as being at risk of long-term unemployment. OR A youth client aged 16-21 registered as a job seeker for more than 13 weeks, with higher qualifications and assessed as lacking foundation skills. OR Aged under 18 with low qualifications, have left or been exempted from school, registered as a job seeker and have approval from the TEC. OR Registered with Work and Income as an unemployed job seeker for at least 26 weeks, with more than two School Certificate passes or more than 81 credits, and assessed by Work and Income as lacking foundation skills. OR Has Refugee status, with higher qualifications and registered with Work and Income. OR Participated in Youth Training in the last three months and granted approval by the TEC to enter Training Opportunities to complete training. Low qualifications are defined as no more than two School Certificate passes and no qualification higher than Sixth Form Certificate: • 1992 examination onwards - no more than 2 C grades or higher • 1986 - 1991 examinations - no more than 2 B2 grades or higher • 1967 - 1985 examinations - no more than 2 C grades or higher • 1945 - 1966 examinations - no more than 2 marks of 50% or higher • No more than 81 credits at Level 1 on the NCEA • Fewer than 12 credits in English and/or Maths. Abel Tasman Educational is contracted by the Tertiary Education Commission to provide Training Opportunities to eligible adults. Training Opportunities courses are fully funded and designed for people who have no or low qualifications and limited skills. The intent is to gain more independence by assisting students to gain further training and or employment and recognised qualifications or credits towards them. Cost: Courses are free to eligible students. Students will continue to receive any benefits they are on, and they may also be eligible for a travel allowance. Students need to cover the cost of their own travel for up to the first two weeks, unless they are travelling by bus, when the cost of the ticket is covered by ATET. ATET’s Expectations: Students are expected to participate fully in all course activities and treat each day as they would if they were in the workforce. We expect full attendance, punctuality and no use of drugs and/or alcohol, These standards are required for learners to be able to gain positive outcomes from the period of fully funded training. Valid absences for sickness are acceptable but students must ring the office by 9.00 am. Students Rights: Students can expect to be treated with respect and work in a safe learning environment where individual differences are valued and acknowledged. One to one learning support is provided by professional tutors who know their industries well. Tutors will also provide assistance with career planning, CVs, reading, writing and maths to ensure success. Labour Market Outcomes: Eight weeks after students are withdrawn from training we are required to make contact to confirm whether they are enrolled with another training provider or in employment. This information is required by the Tertiary Education Commission. Many hours of time and effort are invested into each student, while in training and helping to gain suitable outcomes. Documentation: Prior to any enrolments being accepted you must supply the following documentation. Evidence of your date of birth - either a passport or birth certificate. School leaving certificate if 18 or 19. If you are claiming travel allowance, a deposit slip for your bank account. This must be stamped by the bank Referral letter from Work and Income Work and Income Client Basic Details report Evidence of qualifications if any. Work Experience: Work experience allows the student to put into practice the skills they have learnt, in a work environment. This is considered a vital tool in the success of students securing employment and we expect all students to attend some form of work experience during their course. While students are assisted to find work experience placements we expect students to call in to the workplace to introduce themselves to the manager and confirm hours of work. It is expected that students will work the hours expected by the Manager. Hours Monday, to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm Lunch is from 12 to 12.30 pm each day although this may change depending on the class activity. Holidays – Some longer courses may take a break at school holiday time. |
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| Youth Training for young people under 18 years. | |
| A young person is eligible if they can answer 'yes' to one of the following: Aged under 18 years with low qualifications and left or been exempted from school. Aged 18 or over and left school within the last 26 weeks with low qualifications. OR Aged under 18 years, enrolled with Workbridge and referred after an in-depth interview. OR Aged under 18 years and a refugee who has left the Mangere Refugee Centre, or entered the country within the last year OR Aged under 18 and referred by Work and Income as a Youth client, or registered unemployed for 13 weeks or more, with no tertiary qualifications. OR Aged under 18, left or been exempted from school in 2002 or 2003, with higher qualifications (81 or more credits at level one on the National Qualifications Framework), but with NCEA results that show fewer than 12 credits in English achievement standards and/or fewer than 12 credits in mathematics achievement standards. OR A learner re-entering the programme within 6 months with fewer than 240 credits. Definition of Low Qualifications: Fewer than 80 credits at Level 1 in NCEA and/or NQF (Unit Standards). Or fewer than 12 credits in English and/or maths in NCEA. Abel Tasman Educational Trust is contracted by the Tertiary Education Commission to provide Youth Training to eligible young people. Youth Training is fully funded and designed for young people who have no or low qualifications and limited skills. The intent is to gain more independence by assisting students to gain further training and or employment and recognised qualifications or credits towards them. Cost: Courses are free to eligible students. Some students may continue to receive any benefits they are on, and they may also be eligible for a travel allowance. Students need to cover the cost of their own travel for up to the first two weeks, unless they are travelling by bus, when the cost of the ticket is covered by ATET. ATET’s Expectations: Students are expected to participate fully in all course activities and treat each day as they would if they were in the workforce. We expect full attendance, punctuality, no use of drugs and/or alcohol, These standards are required for learners to be able to gain positive outcomes from the period of fully funded training. Valid absences for sickness are acceptable but students must ring the office by 9.00 am. Students Rights: Students can expect to be treated with respect and work in a safe learning environment where individual differences are valued and acknowledged. One to one learning support is provided by professional tutors who know their industries well. Tutors will also provide assistance with career planning, CVs, reading, writing and maths to ensure success. Labour Market Outcomes: Eight weeks after students are withdrawn from training we are required to make contact to confirm whether they are enrolled with another training provider or in employment. This information is required by the Tertiary Education Commission. Many hours of time and effort are invested into each student, while in training and helping to gain suitable outcomes. Documentation: Prior to any enrolments being accepted you must supply the following documentation. Evidence of your date of birth - either a passport or birth certificate. School leaving certificate. If you are claiming travel allowance a deposit slip for your bank account. This must be stamped by the bank NCEA results. Under 16 year olds. You must provide a Ministry of Education Exemption from school before you can start. Work Experience: Work experience allows the student to put into practice the skills they have learnt, in a work environment. This is considered a vital tool in the success of students securing employment and we expect all students to attend some form of work experience during their course. While students are assisted to find work experience placements we expect students to call in to the workplace to introduce themselves to the manager and confirm hours of work. It is expected that students will work the hours expected by the Manager. Hours Monday, to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm Lunch is from 12 to 12.30 pm each day although this may change depending on the class activity. Holidays – Some longer courses may take a break at school holiday time. |
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| Conservation Corps | |
| Any young person who is under 25 years of age the day they start is eligible to enroll on Conservation Corps so long as they - • are unemployed • are a New Zealand Citizen • have not completed a previous Conservation Corps • if 15 years will be required to hold an exemption from school attendance prior to starting. This training programme includes activities that may include an element of risk. All members are expected to follow all safety regulations in respect of themselves and other members. The management and reduction of risk factors is a high priority on all activities. Cost: Courses are free to eligible young people. Members will continue to receive any benefits they are on, and they may also be eligible for a travel allowance. If they are traveling by bus, the cost of the ticket is covered by ATET. Documentation: Prior to any enrolments being accepted you must supply the following documentation. Evidence of your date of birth - either a passport or birth certificate. Your School leaving certificate. If you are claiming travel allowance a deposit slip for your bank account. This must be stamped by the bank Under 16 year olds. You must provide a Ministry of Education Exemption from school. Work Experience: Work experience allows the student to put into practice the skills they have learned, in a work environment. This is considered a vital tool in the success of members securing employment and we expect all members to attend some form of work experience during their course. ATET’s Expectations: Members are expected to participate fully in all course activities and treat each day as they would if they were in the workforce. We expect full attendance, punctuality and no use of drugs and/or alcohol, These standards are required for participants to be able to gain positive outcomes from the period of fully funded training. Valid absences for sickness are acceptable but members must ring the office by 9.00 am. Members Rights: All participants can expect to be treated with respect and work in a safe learning environment where individual differences are valued and acknowledged. Tutors will also provide assistance with career planning, CVs, reading, writing and maths to ensure success. Labour Market Outcomes: Six months after members are withdrawn from training we are required to make contact to confirm whether they are enrolled with another training provider or in employment. This information is required by the Ministry of Youth Development. Many hours of time and effort are invested into each student, while in training and helping to gain suitable outcomes. Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm Lunch is from 12 to 12.30 pm each day although this may change depending on the group activity. |
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