Level 2 Gateway
12GAT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Quinnell.
This is an internally assessed course, using a combination of Generic and Industry Related Unit Standards as appropriate to each student’s preferred future career. Students are required to complete a 10 week work placement (one day per week) - arranged in conjunction with the Gateway Coordinator - with the opportunity to achieve at least 20 industry related NCEA credits in class, which will be done via unit standard workbooks and courses, such as First Aid and Health and Safety. Motivation, maturity, and a 'work ready' attitude are vital to ensure success on the Gateway transition programme. The programme of unit standards for each Gateway student may be adjusted from what is shown depending on each student's pathway.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students begin the year by working on unit standards relating to researching and planning their future pathways. They will also meet with our Gateway Co-ordinator to explore their potential work placement options. This term and next term, Gateway students will also complete a First Aid course, and a Health and Safety course.
Term 2
Students will continue working through unit standards related to employment and their future pathways, including completing a targeted CV. A number of students will also complete their work placement one day each week this term.
Term 3
Students will begin looking at unit standards related to financial literacy and life skills, including flatting and budgeting. A number of students will also complete their work placement one day each week this term.
Term 4
Term 4 will be used to complete their unit standard programme.
Pathway
Level 3 Personal Development & Employability
Due to the employment skills and work placement aspects of this course, it is useful for a wide variety of career pathways, as each student will be able to explore their own job interests through the unit standards we do.