Level 2 Future Pathways & Gateway
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Cornelius.
Level 2 Future Pathways & Gateway
A one year course for students looking to gain some work experience in a chosen career area. It offers students the opportunity to experience and undertake learning and assessment in the workplace and at school.
Students attend a workplace related to their career choice one day a week, usually in Terms 2 and 3 for 5-10 weeks. Priority will be given to students with a good attitude and attendance as well as completion of course work. The year also includes CV preparation, interview techniques, career path planning, job search skills, workplace first aid, and other life skills. Students will be assessed at school and in some cases, in their workplace.
Assessment for this course contains level 2 credits. Students must be prepared to attempt ALL standards. Students should be working towards gaining their drivers license during this course, if they have not already gained it.
This course leads on to 13 Gateway.
Course Overview
Term 1
Explore career options and their implications
CV preparation
Workplace First Aid
Health and Safety
Interview and employability skills
Term 2
Describe employment relationships and agreements
Personal savings and assessments
Term 3
Write formal personal correspondence
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
Term 4
Produce a personal targeted CV
Entry Criteria
Students wishing to apply for Future Pathways & Gateway must select their 6 subjects and then request an exemption. They must then complete an application form, which will then be followed by an interview.
This subject is on a vocational pathway that does not lead to a University Approved subject in Year 13 and there are restrictions on the number of non-UE pathway courses a student can take.
This is a limited entry course.
Limited Entry Courses: While Westlake endevours to provide all students with their first choices, in some courses there are limits for specialist staffing and/or rooming and equipment reasons. When student numbers exceed these limits students places will be determined by ballot. When students have selected more than one limited entry course, we will aim to place students in at least one of these courses. Students who have taken the subject in the previous year will have priority entry.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is an advantage for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Describe employment agreements
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Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
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Write formal personal correspondence
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Demonstrate knowledge of time management
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Explore career options and their implications
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Apply safe work practices in the workplace
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Explain personal financial savings and investment options
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Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.