Pukekohe High School
NCEA Level 2 Future Pathways
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu:
The Future Pathways has devoted time for a practical work experience OR a suitable Trades Academy programme which will be one day during the school week. This can further extend a students real world work exploration, consolidating learning from 1GFPS and prepare students for 3GFPS. As a work experience student, you are contracted to the course and to an employer through Gateway. In addition to classroom learning, you will complete a miniumum of 10 weeks work experience, completing written assessments your teacher and employer will assess on-the-job. Alternatively, if you elect to be a Trades Academy student, you are also contracted to the course and to your tertiary provider which is MIT. In addition to classroom learning and assessment, you will complete a maximum of 33 weeks trade training. This provides an opportunity to acquire a further 20-35 credits at NCEA Level 2.
Practical real world based learning best describes the knowledge learning for a Future Pathways student. From planning your future pathway beyond high school and negotiating a workplace agreement with a real employer, you build self-confidence that can give you the edge in the work place. You learn to understand workplace needs for personal presentation, how to work with customers, take the time needed to explore your potential pathways beyond school, and understand your rights and responsibilities at work. Your employer or Trades Academy tutor trains and assesses your practical studies in this programme. The routine of a Future Pathways student forces you to quickly learn how to manage your school studies with extensive practical learning commitments, to be communicative, organised and thoroughly prepared.
Course Overview
Term 1
Prepare for work experience by “Gotta Get Me A Job”
MITTA courses commence in February.
Describe strategies for managing stress in Unit Standard 12355 v6 (3 credits).
Term 2
Unit Standard 4253 - Searching for a Job
Commence a 10 week Work Experience commences
Unit Standard 10781 - Plan for Own Future Direction
Term 3
Unit Standard 12383 – Explore career options and their implications (3 credits)
U.S. 4261 v6 Identify legal rights and obligations in relation to motor vehicle ownership and operation
Additional GATEWAY coursework and MITTA coursework.
Term 4
Completion of any outstanding work and preparation for NCEA Level 3 Future Pathways
Recommended Prior Learning
School holiday, casual or part-time employment is helpful, but not necessary.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
BYOD is required, as 2GFPS is delivered as a blended course.
Students must have pens and highlighters for each class for written work.
Pathway
Students will have the opportunity to extend their exploration of vocational pathways and to consolidate skills that will be advantageous in the work force.
Students MUST commit to the 10 weeks of contracted work with an employer of their choice OR already have a suitable MITTA Trades Academy course to be accepted into this course. This is mandatory as participating in one of these options is integral to the completion of the course work. Please note that students gain knowledge in Term One on how they will seek and secure their own Work Experience job.
Please note this is NOT a university approved course. It is NOT recommended for students who may wish to attend university upon completion of Year 13. It also requires a satisfactory level of literacy competency to meet the written work requirements for each standard.
Please note that course content is only indicative and may change across the year, according to cohort needs
Assessment Information
Future Pathways students enjoy on-job and off-job assessment through studies conducted in the classroom, tertiary trade training providers and/or with their employer. The course is 17 credits, is completely internally assessed with ample chances to attain additional credit. Students have generous opportunities to acquire the learning and credits needed to progress into meaningful education, training and development or employment beyond high school, or move on to the next step of GATEWAY work experience or Trades Academy at NCEA Level 3.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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