Deciding and Acting
TPHS students need to be able to make and adjust their plans, to manage change and transition, and to take appropriate action.
TPHS Careers assist students to:
make life- and career- enhancing decisions
make and review learning and career plans
act appropriately to manage their own careers
Students need to understand the importance and the likely consequences of the choices they make, now and in the future. They should understand the processes they apply when they make decisions in all aspects of their lives and become aware that they will be managing change and transition throughout their lives.
Career education and guidance raises students' competence in planning and decision making. Students learn to be prepared to take risks, to follow up on opportunities, to be flexible and responsive to change, and to find alternatives when faced with setbacks.
Career education and guidance needs to take account of the different ways students and their families and whānau make decisions. It is important for students, family, and whānau that they are all involved in decisions about learning and career pathways at the right times and in ways that are right for them.
Make life- and career- enhancing decisions
This career competency is mainly about:
understanding that our career path reflects a series of choices
being able to explore alternatives in decision-making situations
demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to assess life, learning, and work opportunities
being aware of what might make it hard to attain our goals and developing strategies to overcome problems
being able to evaluate the impact of our decisions on ourselves and others.
Make and review learning and career plans
This career competencies is mainly about:
understanding the importance of setting goals
being able to set ambitious but realistic career goals
being able to develop and implement short-term plans
being able to revisit career plans on a regular basis
Act appropriately to manage their careers
This career competency is mainly about:
understanding how positive attitudes are important to our career-building process
knowing how to apply coping strategies during transitions periods
applying for and securing places in chosen learning or work situations
communicating effectively in portfolios, applications, CVs, and face-to-face interactions