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 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
Write formal personal correspondence
Term 3
Write business correspondence for a workplace
Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills
Term 4
Produce a personal targeted CV
Entry Criteria
Students wishing to apply for Future Pathways & Gateway must complete an application form from the Careers Department. This will be followed by an interview.
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Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 31 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 31 credits.
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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.