CAREER EDUCATION / TRANSITION EDUCATION
Teacher in Charge
Mrs L House (HOD) STAR/Polytech
Mrs K Ranchod Careers Adviser
Mrs R Deverall Learning Support
Courses Offered
Transition Forms 5 and 6
(Form 6 is a Sixth Form Certificate subject.)
Career Focus Forms 6 and 7
Communication Studies Form 6
Polytech Alternative Programme Form 7
Pre-requisites:
For 6FC Transition, one C pass in S.C. For other courses, no
pre-requisite.
5th Form Transition.
Course Content:
The students will work on topics and gain unit standards from the
National Qualifications Framework. Topics include: Driver Education: obtain a Learners
Licence; Consumer Studies: consumer transactions, hire purchase, etc. NZ Law: Rights and
responsibilities; Career Development: Work experience, produce a c.v.; Personal
Management: Personal Wellness, Manage stress, anger management, use of time.
6th Form Transition
Pre-requisite:
One Grade C in S.C.
Course Content:
A lifeskills programme. Topics include Decision-making, Healthy Living,
Relating to Others, Rights and Responsibilities, Career Development.
Assessment:
Achievement-based assessment for SFC. Unit Standards where applicable.
Career Focus
Courses which require attendance at polytech classes will, whenever
possible, be timetabled in a 4-hour block (8.30am till 12.30) to ensure that students miss
the minimum of class time. Students may choose to study one or two of the following
courses over a year. (This list may be altered depending on student demand):
Automotive Engineering
Covers a selection of NZQA Units in basic Automotive Industry studies.
Students gain an understanding of industry training requirements.
Students will attend a weekly 4-hour "hands-on" block at HVP,
and will study theory at school as a normal timetabled subject. Cost $75 plus Textbook
(refundable) $20.
National Certificate in Employment Skills A & B
completion of Course A is a pre-requisite for Course B. A mixture of
Unit Standards covering such topics as Interpersonal communications, Employee Rights &
Responsibilities, Problem-solving and Health & Safety issues. Cost Nil.
Early Childhood Education
Several modules of early childhood education, including Learning &
Play, Ethics, Values & Philosophy, and Child Development. Students will attend either
a weekly 4-hour polytech class or work experience as required. Cost $75.
National Certificate in Retailing
This is an employer-recognised qualification for the Retail industry.
It is timetabled as a regular subject. Cost $75.
National Certificate in Tourism A & B
This certificate can be completed in two years. Completion of Course A is a
prerequisite for Course B. Cost $75.
Communication Studies - Form 6
A course of units covering many vital aspects of Communication skills,
in association with Manukau Polytechnic. Option of full Certificate, 4 periods per week or
½ Certificate with 2 periods of recreation.
Polytech Alternative Programme
Polytech Class: A specialist course offering Polytechnic Training and Work. These
places must be applied for and are restricted. Students doing this course will not be
studying any timetabled subjects. |