Jake Terrell has always wanted to be in the transportation industry, it is in his blood. Now thanks to hard work, taking the initiative and completing MITO’s ShiftUp® micro-credential while at school, he is more than on his way there.
ROAD TRANSPORT PROGRAMME FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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ShiftUp® offers secondary school students the chance to earn a micro-credential in the road transport industry approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA and a great introduction to the workplace. The industry employs over 50,000 New Zealanders and offers a number of career opportunities – including transporting goods, warehousing, distribution, logistics and administration services.
Supported by MITO, in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, ShiftUp® has both theory eLearning and practical workplace learning. Unit standards completed for ShiftUp can be used towards the next step in a MITO traineeship in the road transport industry.
Upon completion of this programme, students will achieve the ShiftUp - Road Transport Micro-credential (Level 2, 18 credits), approved by NZQA and listed on their NZQA Record of Achievement.
ShiftUp® can be completed via Gateway (18 credits).
MORE INFORMATION
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Download the ShiftUp® brochure PDF - 12 MB
Download the Memorandum of Agreement PDF - 301 KB
The fee for ShiftUp® is $200 + GST per student, per year. This covers the eLearning theory and practical assessment (managed by MITO) along with the support the school and students receive from sign-up to completion. The student must have a unique email address and access to an internet-enabled computer, tablet or mobile phone. After enrolment, the student will receive an email with their log-in details to MITO’s learning management system. By becoming a ShiftUp® employer through MITO, you are offering interested and engaged students the opportunity to spend one or two days a week in your industry where they will gain practical, hands-on experience. You may also choose to offer students work in the school holidays, or for those leaving school, you may even find your next employee! To become a ShiftUp® employer please Contact Us!
SIGN ME UP!
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If you want to gain a micro-credential in the road transport industry, credits towards NCEA and receive practical, hands-on experience that will look great on your CV, call MITO’s Vocational Careers Advisor on 0800 88 21 21 or email us to get the enrolment process underway.
get INSPIRED
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The ShiftUp® programme is a great initiative, enabling the connection between schools and industry. There is more to our industry than just driving. MITO have recognised the gap and developed the perfect pathway.
Warwick Wilshier, Managing Director at Williams and Wilshier
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Gisborne Girls’ High School Year 11 students Mellissa Down-Campbell and Trista Bailey were MITO’s first ShiftUp enrolments.
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