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The Common Room is also used a teaching space and contains computers. Please ensurethat you:• Keep the Common Room tidy.• Respect classes in session. You must wait until the room is not in class use to use the areafor break/lunch purposes.• Respect your fellow students who may be studying and keep noise to appropriate levels.• Do not eat and drink whilst seated near computers.• Comply with the WelTec computer use policy.AIMSHV4477 Certificate in Vocational Training (Trades Academy) (Levels 2-3)To inspire and engage secondary school students in the greater Wellington region to:1. Achieve NCEA Level 2 and equip them for further study2. Gain skills in trades and technology which will staircase them to further training at higherlevels3. Gain literacy and numeracy skills relevant to their industry, and for further study4. Gain skills to prepare for employment in the New Zealand workforce.The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2) is designed to:• acknowledge achievement across a range of learning fields, particularly those identified inthe New Zealand Curriculum;• act as a learning goal and;• attest to the ability to participate in, and benefit from, further study thereby promotinglifelong learning.Strand:NC0268 National Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)GRADUATE PROFILESSHV4477 Certificate in Vocational Training (Trades Academy) (Levels 2-3)The NCEA (Level 2) is designed to enable access to the foundation skills required foremployment. People certificated at level 2 have typically shown themselves able to integrateknowledge and skills to solve familiar problems; access and use available sources ofinformation; and work in directed activity. The qualification also provides a foundation forfurther study and knowledge.The NCEA (Level 2) can lead to NCEA (Level 3) or to other specialised qualifications athigher levels.A graduate of the Certificate in Vocational Study (Trades Academy) (Level 2) will beproficient in the following areas:• Health and Safety• provide first aid and resuscitation• work safely in their discipline• Communication• understand technological language and textsWellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4477 Programme Handbook July 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 11