ShiftUp®

ShiftUp offers secondary school students the chance to earn a micro-credential in the road transport industry that is approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA, and a great introduction to the workplace.

Course low-down

Level: Level 2
Duration: 5 months
Fee: $200*

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Qualification

ShiftUp - Road Transport Micro-credential

Eligibility

Secondary school students

Students will learn to

Build good work habits and follow safe work practices in an automotive workplace
Understand the commercial road transport industry and how it operates day to day
Get familiar with key vehicle documents and basic vehicle systems
Recognise common driving hazards and use strategies to reduce crash risks

Credits

18 credits

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Get qualified with MITO

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.

The industry employs over 50,000 New Zealanders and offers a number of career opportunities—including transporting goods, warehousing, distribution, logistics and administration services.

Programme outline

Upon completion of this programme, students will achieve the ShiftUp – Road Transport Micro-credential (Level 2, 18 credits). The micro-credential has been approved by NZQA and will be listed on the student's NZQA Record of Achievement.

ShiftUp can be completed via Gateway.

Training fee

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.

More information

If you want your students to gain a micro-credential in the transport industry, credits towards NCEA, and receive practical, hands-on experience that will look great on their CV, call MITO’s Vocational Careers Advisors on 0800 88 21 21 or complete the enrolment form to get the process underway.

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How does the student access eLearning?

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.

Are you an employer keen to host a ShiftUp® student?

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!

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