NCEA Level 2-3 Gateway
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Latch.
Students must request an exemption to take this course. Acceptance into this course is limited. An interview may be required along with parental support throughout the programme.
Gateway is designed for students who wish to explore career options while they are still at school.
This course is available to students in Years 12 and 13.
Should students choose this course in Year 12 they will not be able to complete it again in Year 13, unless given prior permission by Mr Latch. This course works best when a student completes the year and then leaves school to pursue other options.
The expectation is that every student will complete between 10 and 20 days of work in an occupation(s) they are interested in during the year.
In Term One students who choose Gateway will spend time in class exploring career paths they are interested in. Students will make CVs and discuss employment-related issues. Students will also complete the required Health and Safety and First Aid courses that will allow them to legally go onto work sites.
In Terms Two and Three students will work for one day a week in a workplace they are interested in. When in class students will work on unit standards that match this work placement.
For example, a student keen on working in radio/broadcasting will complete standards specifically related to this work.
Some students within this class may also have the opportunity to attend Unitec one day a week for 30 weeks. At Unitec, students study either Automotive or building options, while still being enrolled at Rosmini College. These courses are 70% practical and 30 % theory. Applications for these positions close in Term 4 this year.
Recommended Prior Learning
No specific academic requirements, but students must have good attendance levels and be able to represent the school appropriately while on work placements.
There is a limit as to how many students can take this course. An interview may be required along with parental support throughout the programme.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
No costs, although some work gear may need to be purchased.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
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Plan a career pathway
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
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Produce a plan for own future directions
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Explore career options and their implications
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Apply safe work practices in the workplace
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Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace
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Undertake job safety analysis
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.