NCEA L2 Career Development
CDV2 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningThere 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.
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.
Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Careers and Transition - Ngā Ara Mahi
Assessment Information
All assessments are Unit Standards.
This course can be selected for both students wishing to pursue a vocational pathway or those looking at going on to tertiary study.
Career PathwaysAutomotive 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/StationeryThere are some optional standards that students are expected to make a part payment for.