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ATC Military Prep
NZ Defence Force Pathway (Level 2)
Duration
26 weeks including holidays
Campus
Manukau, Hamilton
Credits
80
Delivery
In class
Work placement
30 hours
Programme overview
Are you ready to rise-up and develop leadership skills such as assessing situations, making decisions and pursuing a career path be it military or defence? Enrol in our Vocational Pathways in Social and Community Service Sector (Level 2) and join a whānau-like environment where your success and wellbeing are fostered. With guidance from experienced tutors and with the friendships you develop, you’ll be prepared for the next step in your journey, whether that’s the NZ Army, Navy, Air Force or other service-oriented roles.
Start Date by Campus
Start Date
End Date
- 24/06/2024
- 26/08/2024
- 20/12/2024
- 21/03/2025
Start Date
End Date
- 11/03/2024
- 1/04/2024
- 18/11/2024
- 9/08/2024
- 27/09/2024
- 13/06/2025
What you study
This programme focuses on your pathways to NZ Armed Forces and beyond. You’ll gain an understanding of how these organisations operate along with valuable skills other employers are looking for. You will:
- Gain literacy and numeracy credits
- Learn Civil Defense practices
- Participate in physical training and foot drills
- Learn of the New Zealand Cadet Forces and their activities
- Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills
- Safely handle firearms
Gain the fundamental literacy, numeracy and physical skills to prepare for starting a career in military and defense.
Career opportunities
- Defence forces
- New Zealand Police
- Fire and Emergency Service
- Civil defense
- Trades
Entry requirements
- Be proficient in the English language (both written and spoken)
- Not hold NCEA or similar qualifications
- Enrolment is subject to an interview process
- Age 16 years old and above
- This programme is not available for international students.
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