13GTY

Level 3 Gateway

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Cornelius.

Level 3 Gateway


A one year course for students looking to leave school, gain an apprenticeship or gain some work experience in a chosen career area. Gateway 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 and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, career path planning, job search skills, health and safety, customer service skills and other life skills. Students will be assessed at school and in their workplace.  

Assessment for this course contains level 3 credits.  Students must be prepared to attempt ALL standards. Students should have, or be working towards, their drivers license before entering this course.



Course Overview

Term 1
Customer service skills
Health and Safety
CV preparation
Career path research and planning
Interview and employability skills

Term 2
Describe from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
Create a long term personal financial investment portfolio
CV update

Term 3
Create a long term personal financial investment portfolio
Examine problem solving models and explain associated techniques

Term 4
CV update
Work ready skills
Job searching, cover letter writing and job application (for those not planning on further studies next year)
Completing applications for further study (if applicable)

Entry Criteria

Students wishing to apply for Gateway must complete an application form from the Careers Department. This will be followed by an interview.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous 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.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 33 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 33 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1980 v10
NZQA Info
Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9695 v8
NZQA Info
Examine problem-solving models and apply a problem-solving model to a problem of some complexity
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10781 v7
NZQA Info
Produce a plan for own future directions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 11097 v6
NZQA Info
Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 11817 v8
NZQA Info
Serve customers face to face in a wide range of contexts
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28100 v4
NZQA Info
Develop a plan to show how a budget contributes to achieving a long-term personal financial goal
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28101 v4
NZQA Info
Evaluate savings and investment options and make a plan to create a long-term personal investment portfolio
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30265 v2
NZQA Info
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 33
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.