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MITO helps thousands of learners gain the knowledge and skills they need to accelerate their careers with on-the-job training and apprenticeships. This can start at school with our secondary school micro-credential programmes for students in Years 11, 12 and 13.
Smaller than a qualification, micro-credentials certify achievement of a specific set of skills and knowledge and are approved by NZQA. Supported by MITO, in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, these micro-credentials include both eLearning and practical workplace learning, and can be used towards the next step in a MITO training programme.
MICRO-CREDENTIALS APPROVED BY NZQA
Our secondary school programmes offer students the chance to earn micro-credentials approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA, and a great introduction to the workplace in the automotive, road transport, mining and quarrying, and ports and stevedoring industries.
StartUp

STARTUP
StartUp® offers Year 11 to 13 students the chance to earn micro-credentials in the automotive industry approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA Levels 2 and 3 and a great introduction to the working environment. Supported by MITO in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, StartUp has both theory eLearning and practical learning in a workshop – it’s just like a mini-apprenticeship!
ShiftUp

SHIFTUP
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.
RockUp

ROCKUP
RockUp® offers secondary school students the chance to earn a micro-credential approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA, and a great introduction to the surface mining and quarrying industry. Supported by MITO, in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, RockUp has both eLearning and practical workplace learning. Completed unit standards can be used towards the next step in the MITO traineeship in the surface mining and quarrying industry.
LoadUp

LOADUP
LoadUp® offers secondary school students the chance to earn a micro-credential in the Ports and Stevedoring industry approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA and a great introduction to the workplace. The industry offers a number of career opportunities – including port administration, cargo handling, and heavy machine operation.