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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.

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