Ashburton College
Year 13 Gateway
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: A. Jones.
Content/Skills:
- Provide students with the opportunity to "test drive" their career choices in a real workplace, gaining valuable "real" experiences and learning; and
- Gateway placement one day or part day per week for a sustained period of time - usually one school term.
Students study an individualised learning plan with Industry-based Unit Standards that contribute towards their NZQA Record of Learning. Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has an expectation that students will achieve a minimum of 20 credits.
Places on the Gateway programme are limited.
This course is not a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must not be enrolled in 12TRX, Ara or have done Gateway before.
For entry to this course students must complete an application form and attend a selection interview with the Gateway Coordinator.
Students must be motivated to learn in the workplace, have a strong interest in a particular industry or career direction and be able to manage individualised learning and assessment. Reliability and an excellent attendance record are also required.
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.
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