Kaiapoi High School

Level 2 Ready for Work

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr C. McAuley.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry for all.

This is a mix of skills and theory-based assessments which aim to build students' confidence and experience regarding employment, work & study skills, social & community skills, self-management, and communication skills.

Students will learn about job seeking, employment processes, workplaces, and the law to increase their knowledge in these areas.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course includes applications, enrolments & job-seeking skills, C.V.s or résumés, self-management skills, social & community skills, and financial skills.

This course will strengthen your literacy. You will practice and improve your ability to follow instructions, access information and explain yourself clearly. This will help you with course and job applications, skills for work and living, and law (your rights and obligations).

Faculties:

Assessment Information

We aim to complete two workbook assessments per term (4 - 6 credits per term), with alternative assessments for those who may have completed these standards in previous years.

Pathway

Level 3 Ready for Work

Career Pathways

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Holiday Park Manager, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Hotel Porter, Health and Safety Adviser, Registered Nurse, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Bank Worker, Flight Attendant, Insurance Claims Officer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Service Station Attendant, Telemarketer, Cook, Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing Manager, Retail Manager, Cafe Worker, Property Manager, Buyer, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Table Games Dealer, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Dietitian, Visual Merchandiser, Importer/Exporter, Midwife, Early Childhood Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will need their own laptops to participate in this course.

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

KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, 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, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.