L3GATE

Level 3 Gateway

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr C. Manuel.

Gateway offers Year 12 and 13 students workplace learning across many industries and businesses in our local communities.  Students complete a career research and planning unit in Term 1 and then start their work placement.  Gateway students spend around 10 days at a work placement during the year and have individual learning plans which allow them to gain new skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen career.  

Gateway operates through one block of the timetable, in 2024 there are 38 placements available. Students apply by completing an application form.   Shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed. Forms can be found and returned to Dr. Manuel in the Senior Study room in Tawera. 

There is no course cost, all units offered are unit standards only so no course endorsement is possible and Gateway is not a University entrance subject.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Students complete the core units in the first term and then start their work placement. Gateway students spend approximately 10 days at a work placement during the year and have individual learning programmes which allow them to gain new skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen career.

Students are assessed in the workplace for unit standards that contribute to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), as well as industry-specific qualifications.

Recommended Prior Learning

If interested, please see Mr Manuel, in the Senior Study Room in Tāwera for an application form.  An interview will also be required.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 38 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 38 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 561 v5
NZQA Info
Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1980 v10
NZQA Info
Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4251 v9
NZQA Info
Plan a career pathway
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7127 v8
NZQA Info
Make an informed choice in deciding on a major goods or service purchase
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10781 v7
NZQA Info
Produce a plan for own future directions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12383 v9
NZQA Info
Explore career options and their implications
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17593 v6
NZQA Info
Apply safe work practices in the workplace
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29321 v4
NZQA Info
Provide basic emergency care
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29865 v2
NZQA Info
Describe and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 38
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.