Level 3 Gateway
13GTY Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Cornelius.
Entry CriteriaStudents wishing to apply for Gateway must complete an application form from the Careers Department. This will be followed by an interview.
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)
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.