12 Gateway 4
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Tina Jerabek.
Gateway is designed for students who wish to explore future career pathways and gain practical, hands on work experience while still at school. Students will learn more about their interests and career options in order to strengthen their pathway to work or vocational study. The course covers unit standards in employment and life skills, including career planning, First Aid, CV writing and workplace health and safety. Lessons include guest speakers, community programmes, and collaborative work.
All students complete a structured 10 week work or training placement to further explore an area of their interest. This takes place one full day a week, usually a Wednesday. Work experience placements often lead to future job opportunities.
Due to the work experience component of this course, Gateway requires students to have a positive and mature attitude and be able to work independently. Teachers support students to complete work at their own pace, but all students must be able to manage their time effectively and catch up on missed work from other subjects. Students and whānau will need to show a commitment to attendance in this course.
Students cannot choose 12Gateway with 12LIFT and/or 12MAGNET. Please choose one.
This subject can lead you into further education within a chosen industry. This usually occurs through the polytechnic or private training providers who provide specialised training and education in a specific pathway.
Prerequisites
Entry requirements for the Gateway programme:
- 80% attendance record
- Level 1 MCEA
- The ability to work on specific individual learning programmes that help future proof your vocational pathway from skilled work and knowledge offered outside the school curriculum
- Individual cases can be considered by appointment with the Careers Head of Faculty and Gateway Co-ordinator.
- Must be able to work independently, be able to be flexible, reliable and show commitment to the work placements.
- Students and their parent(s)/caregiver must attend an interview at school as part of the Gateway programme application process. This will happen in Term 4 2024.
(If you don’t quite meet all these criteria, please come and talk to the Careers team about options)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12GW4* - Supplementary costs: Approx $20
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
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Be interviewed in a formal interview
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Be assertive in a range of specified situations
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Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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Identify legal rights and obligations in relation to motor vehicle ownership and operation
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Complete a work experience placement
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Produce a plan for own future directions
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Describe strategies for managing stress
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Apply safe work practices in the workplace
Pathway Tags
Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Butcher, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Engineer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Furniture Finisher, Gardener, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Joiner, Locksmith, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Roofer, Scaffolder, Signmaker, Travel Agent/Adviser, Network Administrator, Orchard Farmer/Manager,