Marlborough Boys’ College
NCEA L3 English - Communication A
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. van der Velden
This course offers students the opportunity to gain University Entrance Literacy through a range of internal Achievement Standards. These include responding to texts, writing portfolio and information literacy. This course is designed to allow students to work through these assessments at their own pace with the option to add unit standards in the second semester.
Choice around topics and areas of interest is a core focus.
This course is recommended for those students with a genuine desire to achieve their literacy requirements. It is a student-driven course that rewards motivated and engaged students.
Course Overview
Semester A
Primary focus on working through three Achievement standards that offer key skills relevant to any workplace or university course. Students will work through at their own pace, utilising texts across standards where possible.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry.
Career Pathways
Sales Representative Kanohi Hokohoko
$44K-$100K per year
Accountant Kaikaute Pūtea
$67K-$196K per year
Auditor Kaitātari Kaute
$45K-$54K per year
Accounts Officer Kaituhi Kaute
$44K-$82K per year
Diversional Therapist Kaihaumanu Rēhia
$23-$26 per hour
Actor Kaitapere
Actuary Kaitauwhiro Pūtea
$45K-$100K per year
Acupuncturist Kaiwero Ngira Hauora
$44K-$100K per year
Office Administrator Āpiha Whakahaere Mahi
$51K-$57K per year
Finance Manager Kaiwhakahaere Pūtea
$82K-$163K per year
Receptionist Kaiwhakatau Manuhiri
$44K-$55K per year
Advertising Specialist Ngaio Pānui Toko
$44K-$150K per year
Copywriter Kaituhi Pānui
$60K-$70K per year
Collision Repair Technician Kaihangarau Tinana Waka
$21-$35 per hour
Sales and Marketing Manager Kaiwhakahaere Hokohoko
$100K-$200K per year
Survey Technician Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua
$45K-$55K per year
Aeronautical Engineer Mataaro Whakahaere Pūkaha Rererangi
$100K per year
Archivist Kaitiaki Pūranga
$44K-$60K per year
Historian Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua
$44K-$120K per year
Barrister Rōia Kōti
$53K-$58K per year
Auctioneer Māngai Hokohoko
Author Kaituhi Pukapuka
Bank Worker Kaimahi Whare Pūtea
$44K-$63K per year
Hotel/Motel Manager Kaiwhakahaere Hōtera/Mōtera
$44K-$200K per year
Cafe Worker Kaimahi Toa Kawhe
$21-$22 per hour
Wall and Floor Tiler Kaiwhakatakoto Taera Pakitara, Taera Papa
$21-$25 per hour
Courier/Delivery Agent Kaikawe Karere/Utanga
$45K-$130K per year
Debt Collector Kaikohi Nama
$44K-$65K per year
Chemical Engineer Mataaro Matū
$100K per year
Metal Worker Kaimahi Maitai
$21-$29 per hour
Brick and Blocklayer Ringa Tiri Pereki/Ringa Tiri Poraka
$21-$25 per hour
Phlebotomist Kaitiki Toto
$44K-$50K per year
Fabrication Engineer Mataaro Piharoa
$44K-$52K per year
Print Finisher Kaiwhakatau Tānga
$44K-$45K per year
Deckhand Ringa Paparahi
$44K-$55K per year
Building Contractor Kaihanga Whare
Building and Construction Labourer Kaimahi Whaihanga
$21-$40 per hour
Mechanical Engineer Mataaro Pūkaha
$90K per year
Building and Construction Manager Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare
$92K-$224K per year
Earthmoving Machine Operator Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone
$20-$35 per hour
Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor Kaiārahi o Waho/Kaiwhakaako o Waho
$44K-$58K per year
Buyer Kaihoko
$42K-$60K per year
Taxi Driver/Chauffeur Kaitaraiwa Waka Pāhihi
$21-$25 per hour
Flight Attendant Tūmau Waka Rererangi
$44K-$45K per year
Cabinet Maker Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
$44K-$60K per year
Line Mechanic Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
$44K-$60K per year
Surveyor Kairūri
$50K-$60K per year
Waiter/Waitress Kaitiaki Tēpu Kai
$21-$22 per hour
Film/Television Camera Operator Kaitango Whakaahua Whitiāhua/Pouaka Whakaata
$30-$50 per hour
Motor Vehicle Salesperson Kaihoko Waka Huarahi
$44K-$50K per year
Clinical Physiologist Kaimātai Hinengaro Tiaki Tūroro
$43K-$62K per year
Physician Rata
$72K-$182K per year
Counsellor Kaitohutohu
$51K-$72K per year
Carpenter Kaihanga Whare
$21-$23 per hour
Flooring Installer Kaiwhakauru Uhi
$21-$22 per hour
Midwife Tapuhi ā-Whare
$65K-$84K per year
Table Games Dealer Kaimahi Wharepeti
$21-$22 per hour
Farm Assistant Kaimahi Pāmu
$42K-$53K per year
Dental Assistant Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho
$44K-$46K per year
Minister of Religion Amorangi
Retail Sales Assistant Kaiāwhina Hokohoko
$44K-$48K per year
Chemical Production Operator Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū
$21-$28 per hour
Ship's Officer Āpiha Kaipuke
$60K-$130K per year
Delivery Driver Kaitaraiwa Waka Whakarato
$21-$25 per hour
Podiatrist Rata Waewae
$50K-$70K per year
Elected Government Representative Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
$160K-$300K per year
Civil Engineer Mataaro Metarahi
$100K per year
Insurance Claims Officer Āpiha Tono Rīanga
$45K-$75K per year
Cleaner Kaihoroi Whare
$21-$24 per hour
Meteorologist Matapae Huarere
$45K-$60K per year
Clinical Coder Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora
$44K-$63K per year
Psychologist Kaimātai Hinengaro
$56K-$59K per year
Watchmaker and Repairer Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā
$44K-$55K per year
Coachbuilder/Trimmer Kaihanga Pahi/Kaiwhakarākei Waka
$21-$23 per hour
Journalist Kairīpoata Pepa
$42K-$85K per year
Graphic Designer Kaihoahoa Whakairoiro
$54K-$100K per year
Communications Professional Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
$44K-$85K per year
Telecommunications Engineer Mataaro Whitiwhiti Kōrero
$60K-$65K per year
Interpreter Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha
$35-$80 per hour
Community Karitāne Karitāne – Hapori Whānui
$22-$27 per hour
Pharmacy Technician Kaihangarau Rongoā
$46K-$70K per year
Community Development Worker Kaiāwhina Whakawhanake Hapori
$44K-$75K per year
Musician Kaiwhakatangitangi
Industrial Designer Kaitātai Ahumahi
$42K-$50K per year
Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo
$55K-$71K per year
Hotel Porter Kaikawe Tueke
$21-$22 per hour
Concrete Worker Kaimahi Raima
$21-$30 per hour
Event Manager Kaiwhakahaere Tauwhāinga
$44K-$50K per year
Conservator Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
$55K-$70K per year
Stonemason Pouwhakanao Kōhatu
$21-$40 per hour
Quantity Surveyor Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare
$45K-$97K per year
Crane Operator Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
$21-$35 per hour
Jeweller Kaihanga Taonga Rei
$44K–$60K per year
Technical Writer Kaitito Hangarau
$50K-$60K per year
Storeperson Tangata Whakaputu
$21-$22 per hour
Editor Ētita/Kaiwhakatika
$44K-$60K per year
Solicitor Rōia
$53K-$58K per year
Judge Kaiwhakawā
$358K-$525K per year
Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist Kaiwhakauru Raraunga/Kaipatopato Kōrero
$44K-$50K per year
Curator Kaitiaki Taonga
$55K-$65K per year
Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder Kaiwhakawhiti Taupare/Utanga
$42K-$90K per year
Customs Officer Āpiha Taupare
$48K-$67K per year
Systems Administrator Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha
$80K-$120K per year
Demonstrator Kaiwhakaatu
$21-$26 per hour
Dentist Ngaio Niho
$114K-$254K per year
Graphic Pre-press Worker Kaimahi Whakairoiro (Mua Perehi)
$44K-$50K per year
Medical Imaging Technologist Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora
$57K-$80K per year
Diagnostic Radiologist Kaimātai Tātari Hihi Irirangi
$81K-$197K per year
Foreign Policy Officer Āpiha Take Tāwāhi
$63K-$69K per year
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Kaitohu (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Radio Presenter Māngai Reo Irirangi
$44K-$70K per year
Dispensing Optician Ngaio Mōhiti
$44K-$60K per year
Workplace Relations Adviser Kaitohutohu Takawaenga Mahi
$92K-$122K per year
Sports Coach/Official Pouako/Kātipa Hākinakina
$44K per year
Forensic Scientist Kaipūtaiao Taihara
$50K-$76K per year
General Practitioner Rata Hauora
$145K-$210K per year
Gynaecologist/Obstetrician Kaimātai Take Wahine/Whakawhānau Tamaiti
$70K-$175K per year
Psychiatrist Rata Mate Hinengaro
$74K-$182K per year
Dog Trainer Kaiako Kurī
$44K-$50K per year
Electronics Trades Worker Ringarehe Tāhiko
$42K-$80K per year
Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer Kaiwhakarerewai, Kaiwhakarerekorohū, Kaiwhakatakoto Paipa Wai
$21-$41 per hour
Driving Instructor Kaiwhakaako Taraiwa Waka
$44K-$80K per year
Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner Kaimahi Horoi Kākahu/Kaiwhakamohani Kākahu
$21-$30 per hour
Personal Assistant Kaiāwhina Whaiaro
$48K-$75K per year
Geologist Kaimātai Aro Whenua
$65K-$75K per year
Economist Ngaio Ōhanga
$44K-$65K per year
Electrician Kaimahi Hiko
$33 per hour
Lift Technician Kaihangarau Waka Kawe
$55K-$75K per year
Human Resources Adviser Kaitohutohu Pūmanawa Tangata
$65K-$75K per year
Energy and Chemical Plant Operator Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
$70K-$80K per year
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)
$48K-$80K per year
Information Technology Architect Kaihoahoa Hangarau Pārongo
$120K-$200K per year
Environmental Engineer Mataaro Taiao
$45K-$75K per year
Plasterer Kaiwhakapiri Uhi
$21-$22 per hour
Welder Kaihonohono Maitai
$44K-$70K per year
Fencer Kaihanga Taiapa
$21-$30 per hour
Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Kaiāwhina Whakarite (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Financial Adviser Kaiwhakatakoto Kaupapa Pūtea
$70K-$120K per year
Fishery Officer Āpiha Hao Ika
$61K-$100K per year
Florist Kaihoko Putiputi
$21-$22 per hour
Flying Instructor Kaiwhakaako Waka Rererangi
$44K-$70K per year
Food and Beverage Factory Worker Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu
$21-$25 per hour
Professional Sportsperson Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Service Station Attendant Kaihoko Penehini/Hinu
$21 per hour
Forest Manager Kaimahi Ngahere
$55K-$95K per year
Forestry and Logging Worker Kaimahi Waonui/Tope Rākau
$44K-$65K per year
Forestry Scientist Kaipūtaiao Ngahere
$55K-$98K per year
Forklift Operator Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta
$21-$22 per hour
Furniture Finisher Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau
$44K-$60K per year
Pest Control Technician Kaihangarau Patu Orotā
$22-$34 per hour
Funeral Director/Embalmer Kaihautū/Kaiwhakapaipai Tūpāpaku
$50K-$60K per year
Hunter/Trapper Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Upholsterer Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
$44K-$50K per year
Lighting Technician Kaihangarau Rama
$21-$27 per hour
Landscaper Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua
$21-$23 per hour
Health and Safety Inspector Kaimātai Hauora-Haumaru
$61K-$66K per year
Geophysicist Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
$65K-$75K per year
Glass Processor Kaiwhakarite Karaehe
$21-$23 per hour
Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
$55K-$90K per year
Groundsperson Kaimanaaki Papa
$44K-$60K per year
Hairdresser/Barber Kaikutikuti Makawe
$44K-$65K per year
Health and Safety Adviser Kaitohutohu Hauora-Haumaru
$50K-$90K per year
Health Services Manager Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Hauora
$65K-$125K per year
Helicopter Pilot Kaiwhakarere Toparere
$42K-$45K per year
Health Care Assistant Kaiāwhina Haumanu Hauora/Kaimahi Atawhai
$21-$25 per hour
Naturopath Kaihaumanu Hauora Aro Tini
$44K-$120K per year
Immigration Officer Āpiha Whakahaere Manene
$45K-$55K per year
Industrial Spray Painter Kairehu Ahumahi
$44K-$62K per year
Insurance Adviser Kaitohutohu Inihua
$60K-$100K per year
Joiner Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare
$21-$25 per hour
Librarian Kaitiaki Pātaka Pukapuka
$50K-$75K per year
Translator Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi
Library Assistant Kaiāwhina Tiaki Pukapuka
$44K-$55K per year
Locksmith Kaimahi Raka
$21-$25 per hour
Train Driver Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
$23-$36 per hour
Mail and Parcel Sorter Kaimāhiti Reta/Pūhera
$21-$22 per hour
Market Research Analyst Kaitātari Rangahau Hokohoko
$44K-$70K per year
Survey Interviewer Kaiuiui Rangahautanga
$21-$40 per hour
Ship's Master Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke
$44K-$70K per year
Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
$44K-$46K per year
Medical Laboratory Technician Kaihangarau Taiwhanga Rongoā
$44K-$50K per year
Radiation Therapist Kaihaumanu Pūhihi
$51K-$80K per year
Mortgage Broker Kaitakawaenga Pūtea Taurewa
$70K-$100K per year
Navy Sailor Kaumoana Tauā Moana
$44K per year
Navy Officer Āpiha Tauā Moana
$44K-$52K per year
Office Manager Kaiwhakahaere Tari
$50K-$80K per year
Optometrist Kaimātai Whatu
$60K-$80K per year
Osteopath Kaiwhakamaimoa Kōiwi
$44K-$60K per year
Payroll Officer Āpiha Utu Kaimahi
$45K-$60K per year
Photographer Kaitango Whakaahua
$21-$35 per hour
Policy Analyst Kaitātari Kaupapa
$68K-$116K per year
Printer Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā
$44K-$50K per year
Private Teacher/Tutor Kaiako Whaiaro
$28-$39 per hour
Purchasing/Supply Officer Āpiha Hoko
$42K-$110K per year
Production Manager Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa
$65K-$100K per year
Recreation Co-ordinator Kaiwhakarite Hākinakina
$44K-$57K per year
Project Manager Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa
$65K-$170K per year
Quarantine Officer Āpiha Ārai Mate Hōrapa
$57K-$59K per year
Radiation Oncologist Kaimātai Mate Pukupuku
$70K-$175K per year
Recruitment Consultant Kaitohutohu Whiwhi Kaimahi
$44K-$90K per year
Roading Construction Worker Kaimahi Hanga Rori
$21-$24 per hour
Roadmarker Ringa Tohu Papa
$21-$40 per hour
Scaffolder Kaihanga Rangitupu
$24-$37 per hour
Secondary School Teacher Kaiako Kura Tuarua
$52K-$57K per year
Signmaker Kaihanga Tohu
$44K-$70K per year
Social Worker Kaimahi Toko i te Ora
$53K-$102K per year
Teacher Aide Kaiāwhina Kaiako
$21-$35 per hour
Speech-Language Therapist Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha
$52K-$73K per year
Sterilising Technician Kaihangarau Whakahoromata
$44K-$56K per year
Stevedore Kaimahi Taunga Waka
$44K-$80K per year
Telemarketer Kaihoko ā-Waea
$21-$25 per hour
Television Presenter Kaipānui Pouaka Whakaata
Tour Guide Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere
$44K-$60K per year
Tow Truck Operator Kaitaraiwa Taraka
$21-$25 per hour
Travel Agent/Adviser Māngai Whakarite Haerenga/Kaitohutohu Whakarite Haerenga
$44K-$55K per year
Tyre Technician Kaiwhakamau Taea
$22-$26 per hour
Valuer Kaiwhakatau Wāriu
$44K-$55K per year
Intelligence Officer Āpiha Matataua
$44K-$50K per year
Management Consultant Kaitohutohu Whakahaere
$50K-$100K per year
Test Analyst Kaitātari Whakamātautau
$80K-$200K per year
Network Administrator Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga
$80K-$140K per year
Court Registry Officer Āpiha Whakarite Kōti/Ture
$43K-$58K per year
Marketing Specialist Ngaio Whakatairanga
$44K-$80K per year
Geospatial Specialist Ngaio Papa Whenua
$45K-$65K per year
Psychotherapist Kaihaumanu Hinengaro
$53K-$71K per year
Case Manager Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi
$47K-$65K per year
Career Consultant Kaitohutohu Umanga
$47K-$77K per year
Security Analyst Kaitātari Whakamarumaru
$120K-$160K per year
Penetration Tester Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere
$100K-$160K per year
Security Consultant Kaitohutohu Whakamarumaru
$120K-$400K per year
Data Analyst Kaitātari Raraunga
$80K-$130K per year
Scrum Master Kaitakawaenga Kakari
$120K-$200K per year
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
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Construction & Infrastructure
Study focused on the Construction and Infrastructure pathway could lead to the following types of roles.
Construction:
Labouring, building, demolition, electrical, excavation, concreting, landscape architect, interior designer, carpentry, plastering, painting, decorating, joinery, flooring, scaffolding, roofing, tiling, glazing, glass processing, brick-laying, plumbing, gas fitting, drain laying, drafting plans, quantity surveying, engineering, installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, providing products or services to the industry.
Infrastructure:
Laying pipes, laying drains, road building and repair, building dams, wharves, airport runways, building and maintaining telecommunication and electricity networks.
Manufacturing & Technology
Find out what type of work you could do, and what roles you could end up in if you took the Manufacturing and Technology pathway.
Manufacturing:
Assembler, appliance servicing, butcher, baker, designer, electrician, electrotechnology, engineer, supporting the engineering industry, industrial measurement or control, fixing machines, fabrication, fitter, inventory, logistics, machine operator, making, erecting, and rigging steel, meat inspection, packing, processing, production planner, production manager, purchaser, quality control, shipping and receiving, testing, warehouse stock controller.
Technology:
Biotechnologist, designer, food technologist, telecommunications technician, production technologist, medical technologist.
Primary Industries
What industries could I work in?
Growing and production:
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, seafood, seed industry. Processing: Meat, dairy, and food processing, solid wood processing, wood product manufacturing, pulp and paper, furniture making, seafood processing.
Primary industry servicing:
Agent/advisory/consultancy, animal care, customer services, environmental services, equine (horses and racing) government, machinery and equipment, research and science, sports turf management, supply chain and export, veterinary services.
Services Industries
Courses that are aimed towards this Industry may lead to the follow types or careers:
Hospitality:
Bartender, barista, chef, cook, housekeeper, kitchen hand, laundry, maintenance, hotel/motel manager, resort manager, receptionist, waiter/waitress, maître d’, event or conference manager.
Travel and tourism:
Travel agent, tour bus operator, tour guide, ski instructor, administrator, marketer, salesperson, flight attendant, receptionist, customer services/customer relations, customs and border control officer.
Hair and beauty:
Beautician, spa or massage therapist, hairdresser, barber, nail technician.
Retail:
Retail assistant, supermarket assistant, retail store manager, window dresser.
Sport and recreation:
Gym manager, personal trainer, fitness instructor.
Other service industries:
Event organiser, writer, journalist, news producer, member of the armed forces (air force, army, navy), advertising copy writer, customer representative, funeral director, printer, film making support, financial services support, legal services support, data entry operator/transcriptionist.
Social & Community Services
Are you a helping type of person, then maybe these might for your profile;
Community services:
Careers adviser, community worker, counsellor, psychologist (clinical, criminal justice, educational), funeral director/embalmer, home aide, life coach, early childhood educator, social worker, teacher, support worker, therapist (art, music, occupational therapy, psychotherapy).
Defence:
Combat/warfare specialist, communications operator, driver, engineering officer, fire-fighter, gunner/ rifleman, medic, mapmaker, pilot, steward, technician/specialist (aircraft, avionics, electronics, hydrographic, ICT, logistics, supply and others).
Emergency services and protection:
Ambulance officer/paramedic, animal control officer, border protection/bio-security officer, corrections officer, criminologist, customs officer, conservation worker/manager, emergency management officer, environmental health officer, fire-fighter, fisheries officer, health and safety inspector, immigration officer, loss prevention officer, parking warden, personal protection officer, police officer/detective, private investigator, probation officer.
Health and health care services:
Nurse (community, district, hospital, mental health, plunket, practice, public health), nurse aide, midwife, health and safety officer, health care assistant, health promoter/educator, caregiver, rest home manager.
Creative Industries
In the Creative Industries, some employment is available through arts organisations that develop and provide regular or one-off events, seasons of work, tours, and festivals.
You may be self employed with several jobs on the go at the same time. Along with your own creative activities, these make up your income. On the other hand, you could be working in a small business as an employee, or on a short term contract.
Examples of jobs include:
actor, musician, singer, dancer, film maker, photographer, technician ,writer, composer, editor, stylist ,curator, exhibition manager ,designer, including graphic, animation, and CGI, computer gaming, architecture, costume, stage and set, lighting and sound, advertising and branding, industrial, interior, and fashion ,technician, including sound, lighting, props, stage and set, makeup ,visual artist, sculptor ,ngā toi and pasifika practitioner, kaiako, kaiāwhina ,director, producer, content manager, publisher, event co-ordinator, arts business manager (kaiwhakahaere), arts leader, cultural advisor, organiser.
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