Level 3 Programmes
See all of our Level 3 Programmes below, and click the rounded image on each Programme to download the full PDF
GRIP Nourish Level 3
Provides experience in cafés, restaurants, and hospitality environments. Builds customer service confidence,
teamwork, and service flow awareness. Ideal for those interested in hospitality or people-focused roles.
GRIP Cafe Inspired Level 3
Warm, community-focused café experience. Learners (ākonga) engage in activities such as greeting guests,
supporting front of house, cabinet prep, and maintaining a welcoming environment. It serves as a gentle,
confidence-building introduction to hospitality.
GRIP Connect Level 3
Focuses on distribution and logistics with hands-on experience in supply chain and warehouse environments.
Learners gain knowledge in systems and teamwork for moving goods across Aotearoa, building confidence in
stock handling, dispatch, organisation, and communication.
GRIP Ventures Level 3
Focuses on tourism, connection, and manaakitanga. Students engage in real tourism and visitor experience
environments, learning about people, storytelling, and hospitality. Emphasis on attractions, visitor centres, and
cultural experiences. Builds confidence, communication, and service skills.
GRIP Staycation Skills Level 3
Focuses on professional guest care and behind-the-scenes service experience. Students learn how
accommodation providers create comfortable guest experiences, including room setup, guest services, teamwork,
and time management.
Retail Elevate Level 3
Designed for learners ready to lead and grow independence at work. Focuses on leadership, communication,
service professionalism, and workplace responsibility. Supports learners in becoming capable contributors.
How GRIP Works for Gateway Teachers
Getting Started
| 1 | Contact your GRIP Regional Pathways Advisor. |
| 2 | Complete a Memorandum of Understanding. |
| 3 | Complete the Student Registration Form. |
| 4 | Identify and refer ākonga who would benefit from workplace learning. |
Term Intakes
GRIP runs intakes each school term with Term 2 and Term 3 being the busiest. Pre booking is encouraged and often essential.
What GRIP Does
GRIP helps kaiako support ākonga to gain real work experience in local businesses. We organise placements, support both ākonga and employers and provide the learning and assessment materials needed to achieve NCEA credits through Gateway.
Regional Pathways Advisor Role
- Meets with ākonga to understand interests and readiness.
- Arranges suitable workplaces.
- Prepares ākonga with expectations, uniform, behaviour and safety.
- Checks in during placement for support.
- Collects employer verification and returns completed results for reporting.
Kaiako Role
- Liaise with your Advisor to organise placements and workshops.
- Ensure the Memorandum of Understanding and Student Registration Forms are complete.
- Identify and refer ākonga suitable for Gateway.
- Confirm scheduling around school subjects, exams and attendance.
- Remain informed of progress through Advisor updates.
- Provide pastoral support in partnership with GRIP.
Placement Structure
Placements are completed over a ten week school term with a minimum of five days for Level 2 and a minimum of eight days for Level 3. School holiday placements may also be available by arrangement.
Support
Ongoing communication between GRIP, kaiako and employers ensures every ākonga feels safe, supported and connected.
Regional Contacts
National Enquiries
| Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| GRIP Office | admin@industrypathways.co.nz | 0800 474 967 |
| Kelly Randle, Managing Director | KellyR@industrypathways.co.nz | 027 491 7987 |
| Doug Pouwhare, Executive Officer | Doug@industrypathways.co.nz | 027 594 9428 |
North Island Regional Pathways Advisors
| Region | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North/West Auckland | Kirsty Mower | KirstyM@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 129 6108 |
| Central/East Auckland | Kirsty Downs | KirstyD@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 619 757 |
| South Auckland | Heamoni Taani-Fahiua | HeamoniTF@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 616 103 |
| Bay of Plenty | Carolyn Vincent | CarolynV@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 616 103 |
| Waikato/Taranaki | Hunter-Lily Randle | Hunter-LilyR@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 242 7046 |
| Gisborne/Hawkes Bay/Taupo | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Wellington/Manawatu | Laura Thompson | LauraT@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 241 7373 |
South Island Regional Pathways Advisors
| Region | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Island | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Regional Pathways Advisor / Operations Lead
| Region | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Lead / Christchurch | Jasmin Vincent | JasminV@industrypathways.co.nz | 021 633 174 |