Year 12 Careers

Level 2 Careers Academy will give ākonga (students) further insight to the world of work and valuable life skills.  Work Experience is a required part of this course. This course is designed to support ākonga (students) who are on the Gateway Work Experience Programme.

This course will build work ready skills and equip ākonga (students) for employment or vocational education.  Ākonga (students) may have the opportunity to achieve credits related to their specific industry experience.

Ākonga (students) will develop the ability to be self-regulating, skilled learners who grow in confidence and the understanding of what the characteristics are of a great employee.  Ākonga (students) will have the opportunity to gain real life experience through a variety of activities such as:

• Employee Speed Meet

• Work Ready Passport

• Gateway Work Experience Programme

Your work will be assessed through both open and closed book internal unit standards.

• Standard US1294 - Be interviewed in a formal interview (internal)

• Standard US3462 - Demonstrate knowledge of traffic law for the purpose of safe driving (internal)

• Standard US4252 - Produce a personal targeted CV (internal)

• Standard US4253 - Job search skills (internal)

• Standard US4261 - Identify legal rights and obligations in relation to motor vehicle ownership and operation (internal)

• Standard US10780 - Work experience placement (internal)

• Standard US10781 - Produce a plan for future directions (internal)

• Standard US12383  - Explore career options and their implications (internal)

Optional Standards

• Standard US525 - Recognise sexual harassment and describe ways of responding (internal)

• Standard US7123 - Apply a problem solving method  (internal)

• Standard US12349 - Demonstrate knowledge of time management (internal)

• Standard US24699 - Make an informed decision relating to personal income and explain its impact (internal)

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