Gateway

Careers

Gateway Years 12/13 Structured Workplace Learning	Enquiries: Mrs B Gardiner
Prerequisites
Selection into the programme will be based on: * Previous academic achievement * Ability to work independently * Student/parent enthusiasm * Some career direction evident All interested students will be required for an interview to assess sustainability.

This course is assessed using:		This course is:
	Achievement Standards		Internally assessed

	Unit Standards		Externally assessed

Course Information

This programme is intended to assist students to make a start on their vocational pathway while still at school. It gives students the opportunity to gain qualifications in a career they are motivated to pursue for the future.

Workplace learning will be a minimum of four hours and up to one full day per week. There will be an opportunity to gain informed insight into a specific career area and gain some NCEA qualifications.

Students will work and learn new skills in the workplace and be assessed by an accredited assessor in the field they are exploring. Mentoring through quality employers, Industry Training Providers and Apprenticeship Providers is positive in ensuring appropriate career pathways are chosen.

As part of the subject option selection interested Year 12/13 students are asked to apply for Gateway by recording this as one of their subject choices.

Course Description
Prior to students starting work placement the following will be covered:
* Health and Safety Requirements
* Setting up the Learning Plan
* Goal Setting
* Identifying Career Pathways
* Understanding Basic Employment Rights
* Effective Work Practice
* Specific Employer Expectations

During the work placement students will met with the Gateway Coordinator to discuss issues arising from: work, their Learning Plan and Workplace study.

Possible areas of learning:

Animal Care	Aviation	Building
Baking	Business Administration	Computing
Education	Contracting
Electrical	Food Processing	Joinery
Hairdressing	Horticulture	Hospitality
Media	Motor Engineering	Plumbing
Printing and Design	Retail	Sport and Recreation
Sports Turf	Tourism

Course Cost

As applicable

Standard	Title	Credits	Int/Ext

	As relevant to the individual student

Maximum Credits Available

NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. There is an expectation that students will achieve a minimum of 10 credits through the industry provider. This combined with workplace learning/experience is equivalent to a full subject.

Why this course?

Gateway will assist the student to succeed in obtaining entry either in their chosen areas of employment or set them up for further study leading to employment.