Gateway Courses and Transistion

Programme Description :. Gateway provides students with the opportunity of workplace learning across a wide range of industries and businesses while continuing to study at school, this strengthens the pathways for students to progress from school to work or further Tertiary study.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

By completing structured workplace work experience, students will have a real understanding of what is required in the workplace, they will have gained some skill and knowledge in helping them decide on future pathways. Placements can be of varied lengths and are not guaranteed. An opportunity exists for students to participate in short courses that also provide industry certification e.g. Health & Safety Certificate.

Skills and Capabilities:

Build skills for employment and working in real workplaces.

Punctuality - being on time for work placements.

Taking responsibility for your attitude and your energy in a workplace.

Completing assessment materials independently and meeting deadlines.

Possibly Links to: All areas of the MBAS curriculum will link with Gateway as we are working across all vocational pathways. Mathematics, Science, Hospitality, Horticulture, Tourism, History, Heath, Physical Education, Computing, Arts & Music.

Possibly leads to : Part time or full employment, apprenticeships

Assessment Opportunities:.Students will be able to achieve NCEA credits that align with career interest or vocational pathways. Gateway programs of Industry standards are provided by Workforce development councils, Industry Training organisations, The NZ Institute of Skills and Technology along with private training organisations. Some assessments may be completed in the workplace.

Contact: Marie Relph relphm@mbas.ac.nz 0274651064

Programme Description : Equine Studies is for the student who loves everything about horses. Students will learn about the health & welfare of horses, along with horse anatomy,horse feeds, safe working practices around horses, horse travel, stables and paddock requirements, plants and grasess that are poisonous to horses, along with prepping horses for exercise and showing.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Students will be able to select equine standards in conjunction with the Equine Tutor who will guide and facilitate the assessment learning, this will include an afternoon a week at Adventures with Four Feet in Coroglen, where the theory learning is put into practise with the horses. The learning outcomes will help prepare students to be confident in entry level jobs in the Equine industry.

Skills and Capabilities:

Gain skills in animal welfare and management of horses.

Gain confidence working in a group or team.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Possibly Links to: Agriculture, Horticulture, Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Pyschology

Possibly leads to : Entry level employment in the Equestrian Industry, Agriculture Farm work, Stud Stables, NZ harness Racing Stables, Sporthorse, Tourism roles Horse trekking, Saddlery.

Assessment Opportunities: Assessments are industry based and can make up part of the National certificate in Equine Level 2 and 3. Practical assessments are signed off by our Equine Tutor Shannon Gregory at Adventures with Four Feet. Theory assessments are sent to NZ Equine Education Trust for marking.

Contact: Marie Relph relphm@mbas.ac.nz 0274651064

Staff to contact: M Wilkinson

The Marine Academy course provides both Y12 and Y13 students with the knowledge and skills

required to safely enjoy scuba diving. Experienced professional dive instructors located at Dive Zone, Whitianga, provide all necessary equipment and training. Students follow the widely recognised PADI system of diver education gaining both PADI certification and NCEA credits. Diving theory will take place in the classroom using a variety of teaching resources including textbooks, DVD and PowerPoint presentations. Practical work begins in the swimming pool and progresses to shore dives quickly

followed by boat dives. A range of experiences including a dive expedition and specialised diving techniques are available as students gain confidence and advance their skills. Through progressive training students will follow courses on night diving, deep diving and rescue diving. There will also be opportunities to learn about the marine environment as students identify fish species and carry out basic underwater research tasks using still and video cameras.

Career Opportunities & General Life Skills:

PADI Instructor, Commercial Diver (e.g. Aquaculture Diver) and an appropriate background for marine biology, eco-tourism and the fisheries industry. Students will develop respect and trust in others and will learn to work collaboratively and safely in a marine environment. Students will also be expected to take on responsibility and meet the challenges of learning new technical skills.

Year 1 Marine Academy NCEA Level 3/4

This programme is open to both Y12 and Y13 students who have little or no diving experience.

PADI qualifications include:

• PADI Open Water Diver

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Prerequisite: A satisfactory pre-dive training medical to be completed by your GP. Applications must be approved by Deputy Principal, Mr. Wilkinson.

There is a cost for this course, charged by DiveZone.

Year 2 Marine Academy NCEA Level 3/4

This programme is open to Y13 students who have successfully completed Year 1 of the Marine Academy. Alternatively, Y12 and Y13 students who have not completed Year 1 but who already hold the PADI Advanced Open Water certificate and have logged at least 10 dives will also be considered following interview. PADI qualifications include:

• PADI Rescue Diver

• PADI Master Scuba Diver

Prerequisite: As Year 2 is a more demanding course students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of fitness for performing diver rescues and will have also shown commitment, responsibility and aptitude to further advance their knowledge and skills.

Co-requisite: Y13 students who wish to take Marine Academy at either Year 1 or Year 2 must gain approval from both his/her dean and the school principal. Some students choose not to follow the programme for a full academic year and may gain a PADI qualification with associated NZQA credits in one or two terms only. This option reduces the cost. Speak to Mr Wilkinson for further details.

There is a cost for this course, charged by DiveZone.

Distance Learning

We use two main distance learning providers; Te Kura and the Volcanics Online Learning Community, to allow students to study in areas that the school is unable to offer. Please consult their websites for a list of possible courses.

Te Kura (formally The Correspondence School) http://www.tekura.school.nz/subjects-and-courses/

Volcanics Online Learning Community http://www.volcanics.school.nz/

Students should consult their Dean and/or Mr Wilkinson (DP - Senior Years) prior to submitting their 2021 Course application. If they are interested in completing a Distance Learning Course, enrolments need to be completed early in the 2021 to ensure a place.

Prerequisites: Students need to have demonstrated independent learning and self monitoring skills. Some courses may have specific entry requirements and costs.