Youth Guarantee

Starts 2012
For one year
FREE
Study full-time
City or Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton or Te Kuiti Campus

Wintec is proud to be selected to be part of the Youth Guarantee scheme, and has 90 places for eligible students in 2012.

Youth Guarantee is aimed at young people who are ready to move beyond school, but who still want to study and learn practical skills. It provides them with an opportunity to participate in a range of vocational programmes, free of charge, at Wintec.

Who is eligible?

In 2012, Youth Guarantee providers will need to apply the following criteria to determine students eligibility:

• Students must be 16 or 17 at the time of study commencement and not turn 18 years of age within three months of starting study under the Youth Guarantee
• New students: students must be new to tertiary education e.g. not previously or currently enrolled in a SAC funded course (Gateway and STAR not included)
• Students must be enrolled full-time
• Students must enrol in a minimum of a full year’s worth of study

What programmes are available?

Wintec has 7 programmes available in 2012, including:

• National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 2)
• Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3)
• Certificate in Rural Technology (Level 3)
• Certificate in Introduction to Trades (Level 2)
• Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
• Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
• Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2)

All Youth Guarantee programmes have literacy and numeracy embedded in their delivery and a range of student support services will be available. Students who are part of the Youth Guarantee scheme will study alongside other mainstream students.

Fees

Tuition is fee free for students studying on the Youth Guarantee scheme.

Loans and Allowances

Because courses are free, students are not eligible for a student loan or a student allowance.

Student Services

As part of their course, each student will complete an Individual Learning Plan and receive career planning advice and support. Staff and Mentors will also work with each Youth Guarantee class.

How do students apply?

• Click here to download an application form.
• Contact us directly on 0800 2 WINTEC

How are Youth Guarantee places allocated?

Applications will be assessed against the programme entry criteria. Due to the limited number of places available, eligible applications will be accepted across all programmes on a first come, first served basis.