Marlborough Boys’ College
NCEA L3 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 further about health and safety in the workplace, pathway planning, as well as looking at financial literacy.
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 first.
The Career Development Course has predominantly been designed for students who want to do Gateway and gain some work experience as part of their school program of learning. 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 is not limited to students wanting to do Gateway and can also be for those who have an interest in Diversity, Legal Studies, Travel and Tourism, Consumer Law or Financial Capability.
Course Overview
Term 1
Compulsory work in Workplace Health and Safety and Pathway Planning 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 during a double period of the class.
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 Planning work, before moving onto the Financial Planning 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). For those having completed the Advanced Driver program in Year 12, there will be an opportunity to work on preparation for a Class 2 (Learner Heavy Vehicle Licence).
Term 3
Students will undertake a driving education program if not already done so in Term 2.
Classwork will continue on the 'Financial Planning' 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
Students will be completing standards that they have not finished and relate to their career interest area.
Recommended Prior Learning
No recommended prior learning required, although it is essential to have Numeracy and Literacy, otherwise it is recommended students take a CDV 2 or ESK 1 class
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
If students choose to complete a Health and Safety course offered by an external provider, there will be a part payment for Gateway students. Other students may want to do this course and if they choose this option , the full course fee will be charged.
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 will be by 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 driving hazards and crash risk reduction strategies and responses to driving hazards
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Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while driving
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Apply control in driving a light motor vehicle
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Plan a career pathway
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Apply safe work practices in the workplace
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Drive a light motor vehicle on unsealed road surfaces
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Drive a light motor vehicle in a fuel efficient manner
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Develop a plan to show how a budget contributes to achieving a long-term personal financial goal
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