12/13GATE

Introduction

This class is for students who want to begin workplace training for a specific career pathway. Work experience will be completed for one day per week for a minimum of one term. An interview with students will be conducted prior to joining this class to ensure a career pathway has been selected.

During class time specific workplace related unit standards will be completed, students must complete these 20 credits during Terms 1, 2 and 3. These unit standards (not usually University Entrance approved) are the most common standards used during Gateway, although relevant Achievement Standards can be included.

Assessments will be completed in the workplace (practical) and the classroom (theory). 

Areas of possible study are: Early Childhood/Primary Teaching, Retail, Hairdressing/Barbering, Hospitality, Automotive, with other courses on request. Credits achieved will vary according to what course the student selects.

Students should work towards finding a placement for themselves of their chosen pathway.

Students must ensure their attendance is at 90% or above to complete a work placement, anything below may result in being removed from placement.

Course Outline 

Credits Available

Internal: 20

External: 0 

Total : 20

Where this course can lead

It depends on your pathway! Work experience in your chosen field can help you gain a permanent job, or inspire you to complete further study. We can discuss this during your year in Gateway.

Prerequisites & Equipment

None - although if you are wanting a work experience placement, come with an idea of the kind of work you are looking for. If you have some contacts in this area, even better.