Secondary-Tertiary Pathways

Start building skills, credits, and confidence

Secondary-Tertiary Pathways brings together SIT’s tertiary study options for a range of students, from secondary school and home-schooled. Explore online or on-campus learning, build practical skills, experience tertiary study, and earn credits towards NCEA while completing your secondary education.
These programmes are delivered with schools and are designed to help you explore what comes next, whether that is further study, work, an apprenticeship, or a pathway you have not considered yet.

Download our programme guides: Invercargill/Gore, Online Pathways, Telford Online.

Female student in trades using a saw with safety gear on

How to Get Started

Find a secondary to tertiary option that matches your interests, learning style, and future plans.

Talk to your school: Ask your teacher, careers advisor or school coordinator what SIT Secondary Connect options are available to you.
Choose a course: Pick an option that matches your interests, goals and school timetable.
Get enrolled through your school: Your school will submit your enrolment and complete any required approvals with SIT.

Tertiary Academy continues to hit the mark with secondary school students - Featured

Choose your pathway

Pathways tailored to different ages, year levels, and goals.

Murihuku Tertiary Academy (MTA)

Year 11-13

Build practical skills while completing NCEA Level 2 or 3 credits. Learn in industry-standard facilities and gain experience in a tertiary environment.

Students completing practical carpentry work in the SIT construction workshop as part of the STAR programme.

Career Start (STAR on-site)

Year 11-12

Try tertiary study while still at school and explore future career options. Gain credits, experience practical learning, and discover subjects that interest you.

Students working on computers in a computer lab, with programming and coding displayed on screen.

SIT Online Secondary-Tertiary Pathways

All ages

Explore pathways into further study, gain valuable credits, and discover new subjects and career opportunities while still at school.

Student using laptop outdoors beside a covered plant-growing area at Telford

Telford Online Secondary-Tertiary Pathways

All ages

Study agriculture or horticulture online from anywhere in New Zealand. Build practical industry knowledge with flexible learning designed to fit around work and other commitments.

Students driving farm machinery during a haybale taster activity at SIT Telford.

Telford Taster Camps

All ages

Experience agriculture and rural learning hands-on or online. Explore farming, animals, horticulture and other land-based career pathways.

Secondary Students At Work

From workshops and industry visits to specialist facilities, students can explore potential career paths in a supportive learning environment.

Successful Start to SIT - Secondary School Trades Pilot - Featured — Joinery Workshop

Students taking part in a practical workshop activity during Girls’ Trades Day at SIT, with tools and equipment visible in the learning space. — Girls' Trades Day

Group of students in workshop overalls during a minibike training programme at MTA Gore. — MTA Minibikes

Learner working with dairy cows in a milking facility during practical dairy farming training at SIT Telford. — Telford Workshop

Discover your interests, build practical skills, and take the first step towards your future while still at school.

Not in secondary school?

Looking for another pathway?

Left school before completing NCEA Level 2 or 3? There are still plenty of pathways available. SIT offers foundation and introductory programmes designed to help you build confidence, gain entry requirements, and prepare for further study or employment.

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The Electrical MTA allowed me to explore a new trade where I got to learn hands-on, with the support of tutors who wanted to see me succeed. The MTA course boosted my confidence and made me realise I wanted to become an electrician.

Amber R.

MTA Electrotechnology | 2026

Secondary Pathways Start Ahead with SIT

Interested in studying with SIT while you’re still at school? Talk to your school about what’s available and how to get started. View our programme guides below.

Invercargill/Gore

Online Pathways

Telford Online

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