Marlborough Boys’ College
NCEA L2 Career Development
Course Description
This is a Unit Standard course developed to assist students to develop a career interest. Students will undertake work that informs them about health and safety in the workplace, employee rights and responsibilities, pathway exploration, as well as giving them skills on how to manage their career.
Students will also receive information and can gain credits through a series of driver education lessons.
They can also select courses or Unit Standards from external providers that match their career interests, however this is dependent on their ability to complete the core work.
The Career Development Course has predominantly been designed for students who want to do Gateway. Gateway students have the opportunity to try a career that matches their interests, but must complete some compulsory papers before they go on placement.
Placements are made by the Gateway Liaison in consultation with the student, the student's caregivers, potential employers and the Gateway Coordinator. Gateway students are expected to gain 20 credits that relate to their work placement.
This course can also be for students who have an interest in Diversity in the Workplace, Legal Studies, Travel and Tourism, Consumer Law or Financial Capability.
Course Overview
Term 1
Compulsory Unit Standards in Health and Safety and Pathway Exploration will be mostly completed by the end of the Term. Students who want to be involved in the Gateway program will ideally apply during Term 1 and will be placed as they complete the necessary class work and are showing that they consistently meet our school values.
Students will also be involved in at least one class field trip which will will involve a local worksite visit.
Term 2
Students who are on Gateway will be advised of their place in one of the two Health and Safety Courses.
Students will continue their Pathway Exploration work, before moving onto the Budgeting Standard.
Some classes will undertake a 'Driving Education' program, while the other classes will complete there's in Term 3. Students who do not have a licence will be offered a course of work to get them in a position to gain their Learners Licence. Those with a licence will be supported through a range of unit standards, many of which are required by insurers of fleet vehicles. (Standards such as driving vehicle in a fuel efficient manner and on unsealed roads are included).
Term 3
Students will undertake a driving education program if not already done so in Term 2.
Classwork will continue on the 'Budgeting' standard before moving on to the job application process and working to produce a 'Targeted CV'.
Accelerated students in Term 3 will be able to select those standards that interest them and are relevant to their career interests.
Term 4
Student will work on standards that match their career interest.
Recommended Prior Learning
There is no recommended prior learning. It is recommended that students have Level 1 Literacy, otherwise it is likely they will need to complete the Year 11 Employment Skills course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There are some optional standards that students are expected to make a part payment for.
Pathway
This course can be selected for both students wishing to pursue a vocational pathway or those looking at going on to tertiary study.
Assessment Information
All assessments are Unit Standards.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Describe employment agreements
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Describe dynamics, and techniques for managing dynamics, of light motor vehicles
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Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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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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Carry out a pre-start vehicle check on a vehicle or machine, and start and shut down the vehicle or machine
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe night driving
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Produce a household budget, set a financial goal and review and adjust the budget to achieve the goal
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