Gateway programme
Gateway is an opportunity for students to give the trades a go. It’s a way of figuring out what they want to do out of school, while they’re still in school.
BCITO Gateway
BCITO's Gateway programme involves both theory learning and practical application. Theory is done in the classroom and is reinforced with onsite work experience. We are here to help support you along the way.
BCITO is covering driver’s licence fees for all BCITO Gateway students, setting them up for success in the trades. For full terms and conditions take a look at our Gateway MoU.
BCITO offers the following services:
- signing your Gateway students into a BCITO Gateway Support and Assessment MoU
- providing learning and assessment resources
- assessing unit standards
- assisting you in getting to know your local industry employers
- helping students make career decisions
- introducing students to prospective employers when they leave school
- providing appropriate building and construction information for careers advisors
- assisting you with the consent-to-assess processes.
- covering driver’s licence fees for all BCITO Gateway students
Driver Licence Initiative
BCITO is covering driver’s licence fees for all BCITO Gateway students, setting them up for success in the trades. A valid driver’s licence is essential for securing apprenticeships in the building and construction industry, this initiative will help students get one step closer to their career in the trades.
Become a Gateway employer
Find out how you could be a Gateway programme employer.
More information
Find out more about how we can support you to offer Gateway packages.
Download your 2025 MOU and Gateway Support package here.
For more information about the Gateway programme in general please visit the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
