What are Vocational Pathways?
The Vocational Pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 and develop pathways that progress to further study, training and employment. Achieving NCEA Level 2 is the foundation for success in further education and the world of work. Level 3 builds upon this through shared opportunities across school, tertiary, and industry training. The Vocational Pathways provide a framework for students to show how their learning and achievement is valued in the workplace by aligning learning to the skills needed for industry.
The six Vocational Pathways are:
Primary Industries
Services Industries
Social and Community Services
Manufacturing and Technology
Construction and Infrastructure
Creative Industries
Benefits of using the Vocational Pathways
THE VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO:
find out the standards, skills and competencies that are valued by employers in particular sectors
find out the job or career options that are available in each sector
identify current and future programmes of study that support their career pathways
undertake a relevant and coherent study programme that will enable them to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3
demonstrate a vocational profile to tertiary providers and employers.
Vocational Pathways Profile and Award
Vocational pathways provide more options for students to complete NCEA Level 2.
By having more choices, ways and places to achieve NCEA Level 2 you will have more pathways into further learning and work.
When you complete a vocational pathway you will receive a Vocational Pathways Award on top of receiving NCEA Level 2. This award is a way of showing employers that you have the knowledge and skills they are looking for.
If you would like to view your own personal vocational pathway, you may may do so by either logging in to your NZQA account, or using the MyPortal on the school website to view your results, or visiting Career Central (the schools career management tool).