Vocational Pathways

Vocational Pathways show how your study is valued in the real world; and can help you move into training and employment.

There are Vocational Pathways in six broad sectors:

• Construction and Infrastructure
• Creative Industries
• Manufacturing and Technology
• Primary Industries
• Service Industries
• Social and Community Services

A Vocational Pathways Award recognises your completion of a particular pathway.  These Awards are calculated automatically, alongside NCEA.

The Awards show how your learning relates to the skills that employers are seeking, and you can receive an award for each pathway you complete.

More information about Vocational Pathways can be found on NZQA' website:  www.nzqa.govt.nz/pathways

Information from NZQA's Guide to NCEA, February 2024