Te Pae Tawhiti, Waihanga Ara Rau Assurance’s newsletter, keeps you updated on everything happening with Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) unit standards in schools.

Welcome back

Ngā mihi o te tau hau! We hope you had a great break, and we’re looking forward to 2024.

Creating avenues for aspiring technology teachers

As an avid learner, Marcus Ahsin‘s journey from student to teacher began and continues today at Tokoroa High School, thanks to his teacher, Mr Erick Hamman. Here's what Marcus has to say.

Help for students keen on trades

Attention technology teachers, career counsellors and others supporting students in training and employment!

Check out the tips on what people need to get started in the trades at TradeCareers®. They cover the positives of working in the trades, how to get an apprenticeship, what people are likely to earn, and the first steps. You’ll find them useful for supporting anyone considering the trades as a great career option.

Get in touch

As always, the Waihanga Ara Rau Assurance Team are here to help with any queries at moderation@waihangaararau.nz. Let us know if there’s anything in particular you would like included in upcoming issues of Te Pae Tawhiti.

Ngā mihi nui