Level 2 Future Pathways & Gateway
12FPG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Cornelius.
Entry CriteriaStudents wishing to apply for Future Pathways & Gateway must complete an application form from the Careers Department. This will be followed by an interview.
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
Pathway Career Pathways
Chemist, Barrister, Automotive Technician, Electrical Engineer, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental Engineer, Fishery Officer, Food Technologist, Gardener, Policy Analyst