Excitement from the trades sector for a better pipeline for high school students.  

The Government is looking to phase out NCEA over five years – replaced with a foundation test in Year 11 and certificates in Years 12 and 13.  

It also wants to improve vocational pathways for students entering the workforce.   

Motor Trade Association Advocacy Head James McDowall told Mike Hosking NCEA is an absolute mess.  

He says it isn't effective when students only pick up occasional credits in vocational pathways.  

McDowall also says NCEA has far too much flexibility – saying credits for changing a car's oil doesn't give someone the experience to be an automotive engineer. 

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