Marlborough Boys’ College Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L2 Career Development

CDV2
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning. It is recommended that students have Level 1 Literacy. 


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  as well as giving them skills on how to manage their career.

Students will also receive information and gain credits  can on how to drive safely and in a fuel efficient manner.

They can also select courses or Unit Standards from external providers that match their career interests.

The Career Development Course has been designed for students who want to do Gateway. Gateway students have the opportunity to try a career that matches their interest. Students must complete some compulsory papers before they go on placement. 

Placements are made by the Gateway Coordinator in consultation with the student, the student's caregivers and potential employers. 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 Legal Studies, Travel and Tourism and Consumer law and Financial Capability.


 


Course Overview

Term 1
Complusory Unit Standards. Students who want to be involved in the Gateway programme apply during Term 1 and when they have completed the compulsory standards they will be placed as soon as possible.

Term 2
Students who are on Gateway will be advised of their place in one of the two Health and Safety Courses.
Students in Term 2 students select standards that interest them and are relevant to their career interests.
OR

Students will undertake a driving education programme. Students who do not have a licence will be offered a course to get them in a position to gain their Learners Licence. Those with a licence will be offered standards that are required by insurers of fleet vehicles. ( Standards such as drive in a fuel efficient manner).



Term 3
Students will undertake a driving education programme. Students who do not have a licence will be offered a course to get them in a position to gain their Learners Licence. Those with a licence will be offered standards that are required by insurers of fleet vehicles. ( Standards such as drive in a fuel efficient manner).
OR

Students in Term 3 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.

Learning Areas:

Careers and Transition - Ngā Ara Mahi, Year 12 (NCEA Level 2)


Assessment Information

All assessments are Unit Standards.

Pathway

NCEA L3 Career Development

Career Pathways

Automotive Electrician, Agricultural Technician, Beekeeper, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Crop Worker, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Retail Manager, Importer/Exporter, Aquaculture Farmer, Survey Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, Army Soldier, Heavy Truck Driver, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Bus Driver, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Surveyor, Textile Process Operator, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Flooring Installer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Industrial Designer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Visual Merchandiser, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Ranger, Forestry and Logging Worker, Furniture Finisher, Glass Processor, Industrial Spray Painter, Joiner, Locksmith, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Recycler/Dismantler, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Acupuncturist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Marine Biologist, Brewer, Dairy Processing Operator, Dental Assistant, Dental Technician, Crop Farmer/Manager, Diagnostic Radiologist, Oral Health Therapist, Plastics Worker, Forest Manager, Pest Control Technician, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Ship's Master, Plastics Technician, Purchasing/Supply Officer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There are some optional standards that students are expected to make a part payment for.