The National Trade Academy provides New Zealand and international students with the practical skills and knowledge required to start a career in New Zealand's largest export sector, the Primary industry, and more recently the Trade sectors.
Located at 50 Corsair Drive, Wigram Airbase in Christchurch, New Zealand, our training courses are designed for all types of people including School leavers, and those looking at changing their career.
All our tutors are motivated and committed to helping their students gain a nationally recognised qualification and to assist them into employment with supportive employers.
Facilities:
The National Trade Academy Ltd Training Centre is based at 50 Corsair Drive in Wigram Airbase. Maps are available on request. Plenty of parking is available. Students have an abundance of space for recreation, with Hornby Mall only 5 minutes drive, as is the local swimming pool. The Academy is close to a regular bus route.
The National Trade Academy Ltd Training Farm at McLeans Island on the outskirts of Christchurch has 34 hectares of land that has been developed into a dry stock farm. All Agriculture students are involved in the development and management of the livestock and the farm.
Equine Courses
Training for the Equine Courses is located at our Arion Equestrian Centre at McLeans Island and equine businesses on the outskirts and within Christchurch. Students are also involved in the operation of our Riding Centre.
Equipment and Resources
All training equipment is provided by either the Academy or the employer, including safety equipment.
This includes ATV, motorbike, fencing tools, trailer, knapsack sprayers, helmets, gloves, overalls, gumboots, resource manuals, books, videos, cattle, horses, saddles, riding equipment, sulkies, tractor, stockyards, and more.
Language courses offered to international students
» Closest Airport: Christchurch International Airport
» Airport pick-up service? No
» Airport return service? No
» Certificates Offered? Yes
» Teacher qualifications:
100 % hold a recognized language teaching qualification
» Main nationalities of attending students at NATIONAL TRADE ACADEMY:
Chilean and others from South America
» Extracurricular excursions offered? Yes
» Weekly activities offered? Yes
» Maximum number of students per class? 10
» Average number of students per class? 8
» Minimum age of students? 18 Years old
» Minimum required age for children/pupil courses (if offered)? 18 Years old
» Average age of students in summer? 20 Years old
» Average age of students for the rest of year? 20 Years old
» Average number of course levels offered in the summer? 4
» Average number of course levels offered for the rest of year? 4
» Language lab? Yes
» Library? No
» Access to a computer and to the Internet? Yes
» Cafeteria? No
Christchurch / Canterbury
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. Situated in the Canterbury region, it is at the heart of the agriculture industry. Christchurch is within one hours drive of the famous Southern Alps (for recreation, skiing and hiking), as well as being located on the coast with great beaches for surfing. The South Island is very scenic and popular with tourists.
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Country: New Zealand
Zip/Postal Code: 8443
Telephone: 64 03 3434901
Fax: 64 03 3434958
Foundation Year: 2001
Number of Centers: 1
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Languages Offered: English
Note
We have the ability to provide international students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in New Zealand's Agriculture or Equine industries while developing and practicing their English language skills.
The provision of a learning environment that provides:
-low class numbers
-interactive classroom discussion
-an Agriculture training farm and Equestrian Centre
-work experience
-practical skills
-industry knowledge
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