St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Year 12 JC Pathway

12JCP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Tester.

Once students have completed two years of the JC/Gateway transition programme - gaining a variety of Core Skills and Industry related NCEA credits - and having also completed a 10 week work placement, students should now be ready to move onto industry related tertiary study, an apprenticeship or full-time employment.

The Level 2 Job Creation Course consists of 5 compulsory subjects; English, Maths, Religious Education, Physical Education & Health and Gateway. Students choose an additional 2 options.

English
The focus is on the development of careers and work related literacy skills within an English context. Students will sit Unit Standards that focus on a variety of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Mathematics
The 12JC mathematics course provides students with the opportunity to get Level 2 credits in a highly valued subject. All standards are internally assessed.

Gateway & Lifeskills
Students will gain a variety of Core Skills and Industry related credits. A compulsory part of the course is a work experience placement (1 day per week for 10 weeks). By the end of the course students should be ready to move onto industry related tertiary study, an apprenticeship of full-time employment


Faculties:

JC Pathway



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Mathematics - A fee of $15 is charged for workbooks