The Service Industry Internship programme is designed for students who are looking to gain essential employment skills for the transition from school to the world of work.
Students whilst working for a professional service operator will learn about unique local tourism attractions and practice key skills required for the service industry.
Entry Requirements
The Service Industry Internship programme is a work-placement apprenticeship-based programme. Students are required to operate at a high level and be independent in their approach to learning. It is therefore recommended that students can demonstrate the following:
- Completion of a Whenua Iti Outdoors Trades Academy programme or equivalent with a teacher recommendation
- An ability to self-manage
- A high level of interest in developing work-ready skills
Learning Objectives
Students will have the opportunity to achieve academic learning objectives that contribute to their National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) and develop crucial personal and social development skills.
Personal and Social Development Objectives:
Personal and social skills are transferable to any chosen career pathway and are considered essential skills by employers.
- Increasing willingness to learn
- Understanding and assuming personal responsibility
- Developing belief in self and increasing confidence
- Developing a positive attitude
- Recognising and developing potential
- Developing resilience skills (coping with challenge and change)
- Developing positive communication skills
Course Outline & Assessments:
Course outline including academic learning objectives – Service Industry Internship Level 3
For course specific assessments talk to your school Trades Academy coordinator or email info@wio.org.nz
Related Courses & Pathways
Use links below to explore related courses and pathway options:
To view all Whenua Iti Outdoors Trades Academy programmes and a pathway diagram go to further resources section below.
Learning about how the businesses work and getting an insight on what it would be like working in that kind of job. Meeting awesome people and hanging out with the group at camp – Service Industry Internship Student
