Open Access School
Ako Tu’uloa
Ako Tu’uloa, also known as the Open Access School, provides flexible educational pathways for students who wish to complete their formal secondary education or begin an entry-level pathway into other academic and vocational programmes offered by Tonga National University.
Ako Tu’uloa’s programmes may vary from one year to another as they respond to the educational needs of students. The school supports students who wish to complete formal secondary education, start entry-level pathways into other TNU academic and vocational programmes, or undertake National Certificate qualifications offered by TNQAB as part of their university preparatory programme.
Programmes Offered
Click each programme below to view the programme statement, course structure, and entry requirements.
1. National Certificate for Sustainable Energy Level 1 and 2
Program Statement: This programme provides trainees with knowledge about sustainable energy and its applications in Tonga. It introduces learners to basic sustainable energy concepts and supports entry-level preparation for further study, vocational pathways, and practical understanding of energy use in the local context.
Course Structure: The National Certificate for Sustainable Energy includes Level 1 and Level 2 units covering workplace skills, safety, teamwork, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
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| National Certificate for Sustainable Energy Level 1 | 1 | NS039-01 | Fundamental workplace communication skills This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic communication skills in the workplace. It applies to individuals working under direct supervision who are developing basic skills and knowledge of workplace communication in preparation for working in a broad range of work in the energy/sustainable energy sector. |
| NS040-01 | Apply basic workplace health and safety procedures for SE This unit standard is for persons who work, or intend to work, in the energy/sustainable energy sector. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work |
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| NS041-02 | Participate in a team towards an objective This unit covers competency in working with others and making a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team in a community and/or work environment when predominantly under direct supervision. Limited responsibility towards others is required. This unit standard is appropriate for people who are currently in the workforce or intend to engage in employment |
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| NS042-02 | Collect, present and apply workplace information This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, present and apply information from a range of sources in a workplace. It applies to individuals working under direct supervision who are developing basic skills and knowledge of workplace information and communication systems which are applicable to working in a broad range of settings relevant to working in the energy sector |
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| 2 | NS043-01 | Basic tools, equipment and materials used in Renewable energy technology (RET) and Energy efficiency (EE) This unit standard is for a person who works, or may intend to work in the energy sector or energy related fields. |
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| NS044-01 | Describe and Explain Energy Sources This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work in Energy and Energy related fields. |
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| NS045-01 | Promoting Sustainable Energy Practices in the Pacific Island Communities This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work in Energy and Energy related fields |
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| NS046-01 | Perform Workplace Calculations for the Energy Sector This unit standard is appropriate for people who are currently in the workforce or intend to engage in employment in the field of energy/sustainable energy. In this unit, standard calculators may be used to assist in calculations. |
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| Sustainable Energy Level 2 | NS041-02 | Participate in a team towards an objective This unit covers competency in working with others and making a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team in a community and/or work environment when predominantly under direct supervision. Limited responsibility towards others is required. This unit standard is appropriate for people who are currently in the workforce or intend to engage in employment. |
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| NS042-02 | Collect, present and apply workplace information This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, present and apply information from a range of sources in a workplace. It applies to individuals working under direct supervision who are developing basic skills and knowledge of workplace information and communication systems which are applicable to working in a broad range of settings relevant to working in the energy sector. |
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| NS047-02 | Identify and use appropriate cultural protocols for Tonga This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop awareness of, and apply the protocols of culture in the Pacific Island region, including the need to identify the appropriate persons when approaching a community and communicate according to protocols and also for persons who work, or intend to work, in the Energy/Sustainable Energy sector. |
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| NS048-02 | Describe and explain basic Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) and energy saving practices This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work in the Energy sector |
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| NS 049-02 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential, commercial and industrial premises This unit must be demonstrated in relation to providing basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential, commercial and industrial premises |
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| NS 050-02 | Apply tools, equipment, materials relevant to tasks in RETs and Energy Efficiency practices This unit standard is for a person who work, or may intend to work in the energy sector or energy related sectors |
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| NS 051-03 | Promote and contribute to energy efficiency This unit standard is for persons who work, or intend to work, in the energy and sustainable energy sector. It describes the outcomes required to maintain energy efficient work practices and contribute to systems improvement with regard to energy efficiency (EE). |
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Ako Tu’uloa supports students to continue their education, prepare for further study, and build entry-level knowledge for academic and vocational opportunities at TNU.
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