MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP 2018

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1 MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP 2018

2 PURPOSE To support a female trainee to undertake a level 3 trade qualification through Manukau Institute (MIT) of Technology in preparation for an apprenticeship in industry. REGULATIONS Three scholarships will be granted for study in Semester 2, Applications must be received by Friday 6 July Criteria for this award: a) female; b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents; c) Enrolled in full time study in 2018, in a Level 3 trade qualification at Manukau Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Trades. d) Are not eligible for the Labour Government First Year Free funding, Youth Guarantee (YG) funding or Maori Pasifika Trades Training scholarships (MPTT). SELECTION PROCESS In making this award, the selection committee will consider: a) the applicant s ability to complete the course; b) the applicant s availability to undertake work experience in industry during days not at Manukau Institute of Technology and during semester breaks; c) the applicant s desire and suitability to work in the trades industry. SCHOLARSHIP PROVISIONS 1. The MIT Women in Trades (WIT) Training Scholarship is for the reimbursement of course fees on the successful completion of your course and the provision of PPE (personal protection equipment) gear and basic tools required for your trade study. 2. The reimbursement of course fees will be paid in instalments as the qualification is undertaken. A minimum of 85% attendance is required as well as successful completion of course required work. 3. The recipient will (with support from MIT) actively seek and undertake work experience in industry during their days off from study and semester breaks from MIT to supplement their studies. 4. At the successful completion of their qualification the recipient, will be supported to attain a fulltime apprenticeship in their chosen field of study. PROCESS Each applicant for this award must complete and return the application form, together with: 1. evidence of acceptance or enrolment to an MIT L3 trades course; 2. a certified copy* of academic results from current courses and any previous study; 3. a brief outline of future career aspirations; 4. contact information for 2 referees or two written references from referees. 5. a certified copy* of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident (not Driver Licence) * Certified copy means a copy of the original certified as true by an appropriate authority (for example, Academic Registrar, Head of Department, Solicitor, or Justice of the Peace). WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 2

3 APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete and return the application form and supporting documents by Friday 6 July MIT will review completed applications and shortlist applications by Friday 20 July Short listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview, and potentially a site visit, with the MIT team in the week starting Monday 16 July Scholarship recipients will be informed by phone and in the week of 20 July ENQUIRIES To request an application form or any enquiries about the scholarships please contact: Santi Soumphonphakdy Communications Advisor santi.soumphonphakdy@manukau.ac.nz Completed applications to santi.soumphonphakdy@manukau.ac.nz before or on the closing date, Friday 6 July Download the application form: WIT Training Scholarship 2018 WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 3

4 MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (All information provided is confidential) PERSONAL DETAILS FULL NAME: MOBILE: HOME PHONE: ADDRESS: (not a PO Box number) Do have a NZ Driver s Licence Yes Learners Yes Restricted Yes Full No Are you a New Zealand Citizen Yes No Are you a Permanent Resident Yes No Please supply a certified copy of one of the following: a New Zealand birth certificate, citizenship certificate or relevant passport pages WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 4

5 PROGRAMME OF STUDY I am applying for a training scholarship in the following programme of study (please tick): School of Automotive and Vehicle Technology Trades New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) School of Building and Civil Construction Trades New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strand in Carpentry New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) with strands in Allied Trades (Scaffolding, Trowel Trades(Brick and Block Laying), Paint and Plaster and Roofing) School of Electrical Trades New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) School of General Engineering Trades New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) National Certificate in Welding (Level 3) School of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing and Gasfitting (Level 3) School of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trades Assistant) (Level 3) STUDY GOALS What is your current year or level of study? Give a brief outline of your previous education: WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 5

6 Why have you chosen to study for this qualification? Describe why you wish to work in the trades industry. What are your long term career and life goals? WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 6

7 Please provide any special circumstances (family, personal or financial) that you would like to be considered as part of your application. REFEREES Name Referee 1 Phone Relationship to applicant Name Referee 2 Phone Relationship to applicant WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 7

8 FINAL CHECK: Please tick each statement after confirming you have met all requirements. I have read the purpose and agree to terms and conditions of this scholarship I commit to fulltime study in my programme of study I have completed every section of the application form I have provided all the supporting documents required, proof of identity, proof of acceptance onto course and proof of residency Manukau Institute of Technology will NOT consider applications that do not contain the required information. Please keep a copy of your application. I.. confirm that all information and documentation provided in this application is true and correct. Your signature:... Date:... Please this application to: santi.soumphonphakdy@manukau.ac.nz Or post to: FREEPOST Manukau Institute of Technology C/ Faculty of Engineering and Trades WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING scholarship Private Bag Manukau, Auckland 2241 Attn. Santi Soumphonphakdy, Communications Advisor Or deliver by hand (between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday) to: Manukau Institute of Technology Faculty of Engineering & Trades Gate 8, P Block, South Campus Otara Road, Otara, Auckland ATTN. Santi Soumphonphakdy, Communications Advisor Closing date: Friday 6 July 2018 All applications must be received by this date to be considered WOMEN IN TRADES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Page 8